The city of Zurich is situated in the heart of Europe and forms the cultural and economic center of Switzerland.

Situated on the shores of Lake Zurich and overlooking the Swiss Alps, Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, with a population of over 450,000. Known as the capital of Swiss cinema, two-thirds of all Swiss film companies are based here. Zurich is an excellent setting for a film festival. In a city with the highest density of movie theaters in Europe, the Zurich Film Festival presents film premieres from around the world over the course of eleven days, giving visitors the opportunity to interact directly with filmmakers. Not only is Zurich a popular production location, it is also highly regarded by visitors for its cultural and culinary diversity as well as its countless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

We recommend taking public transportation to and from the festival venues. You can find all connections and transit networks here: Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV).