Zurich & Northern SwitzerlandCity map Zurich and Road map Northern Switzerland. Switzerland is a lovely country to visit, albeit rather expensive, and is conveniently located in the heart of western Europe. Zurich, as a city, is not only commercially important but is a lovely city to visit and enjoy. The Old Town is a walking paradise, with stores intermingled with squares and churches, and the hilly nature of the city brings photographic images to the forefront with each turn of