Zurich, Switzerland was named the best place to live in Europe by Forbes. The list ranks the ten best places to live based on a few quality of life factors. The following countries held the top spots:
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2. Vienna, Austria (Tie)
2. Geneva, Switzerland (Tie)
4. Dusseldorf, Germany
5. Munich Germany (Tie)
5. Frankfurt, Germany (Tie)
7. Bern, Switzerland
8. Copenhagen, Denmark
9. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
10. Brussels, Belgium.
Zurich © Gennaro Salamone
As you can see, the group of countries that dominate the list are part of one region in Europe. That said, it’s tough to argue about the quality of life in these cities. Zurich specifically has a lot to offer the traveler. The immaculately clean city has historic churches, trendy restaurants, and a beautiful lake for boating or swimming (the locals love to take a dip in the chilly waters).
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sima
I’d go with Spain – any Spanish city. Spain has diverse climate, great people, amazing food and wine. Did I mention tons of holidays?
AnnaE
Whoever put that list together probably never lived in ANY of those places.
I kind of agree with Amsterdam, Munich and Brussels, but Zurich? Unless you want to be bored out of your mind maybe. The place has all the personality of a dead rat (but one preserved in a high-security bank vault).
I agree with Sima – Spain should have been on the list. But then again, that list was put together by Forbes. LOL!
Gennaro
@ sima; AnnaE
No doubt that Spain is a wonderful place.
Zurich has cleaner streets than the floors and walls at hospital 🙂