Ellen-Aleksandra Svorjova

Zurich

Spotter since 2024

My spots (15)

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Seefeld – The cosmopolitan paradise on lake Zürich

Seefeld, to which The Opera House serves as a gatekeeper, will please urban souls with a mix of neoclassical and functionalism aesthetics, oak-shadowed streets, and an excess showcase of small local boutiques.

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Art & culture

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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Sonnenberg – A micro-vineyard with a view

The view opens up from a terrace, which overlooks a tiny vineyard, the lake, and the city. In addition to this, you can explore the entire silhouette of Zürich’s very own mountain - Uetliberg.

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Relaxing

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Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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Jelmoli Food Market – A Foodie’s Dream

What brings the shopping experience to a truly next level, is the mini-restaurants scattered throughout the store. You will find a tea room, premium sushi, a grill at the butchers, and gourmet pasta.

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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Succulent Collection – The Cactus Jungle in Zürich

It harbors almost half of all known species and serves an educational purpose for casual visitors and specialists alike. Get lost in the lush cactus “jungles” and between giant palms.

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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Hochschulen – Explore the Campus Life of Zürich

My personal highlight is a modern geological exhibition Focus Terra, with a stunning design by Holzer Kobler Architekturen as well as The Library of a Law School, renovated according to Santiago Calatrava’s project.

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Art & culture

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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Hardbrücke – The Hip Area of Zürich

Hardbrücke is a former industrial area left behind by a manufacturer of turbines and other industrial equipment called Escher Wyss. The area is landmarked by the arched railway bridge from the nineteenth century - The Viaduct.

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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Europaallee – The futuristic shopping neighbourhood

If you get tired of the conservative landscape of the city center, Europaallee is your next stop. The allee, shadowed by the modern glossy giants, is reserved exclusively for pedestrians and offers plenty of opportunities for shopping and relaxing.

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Shopping

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024
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District 4 – Legendary, anarchic, fun

You are about to embark on a journey through the most controversial and fun districts of Zürich - Kreis 4 or District 4. Since the 2000s, it has developed a significant nightlife scene, with plenty of popular bars and clubs.

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Ellen-Aleksandra

Svorjova

Oct 17, 2024

About me

About me
My name is Alex and I am that friend who just came back from another trip, has been to all the obscure corners of the city, and has visited all of the latest events in the area. Actually, most of my time I devote to academic research, where with fellow scientists I try to save the world from the upcoming antibiotic resistance crisis. When I need a break from saving the world, I head outside. This is when I need a new environment as much as I need breathing. The unknown inspires and recharges my brain unlike anything else. Ecological concerns and a busy schedule do not allow me to be constantly on a road, but luckily, I found a way to experience travel excitement as a resident and I do it by exploring every corner of the city. I am happy to be sharing my best finds with you!

Why Zürich?
I love Zürich because it is a mix of everything. It is intense and outgoing, but other times laid-back. It is a city where high-fashion boutiques can exist in harmony with farms and the traditional culture of the people in the mountains. It is nested on a breathtaking hilly landscape, right on a crystal clear lake, yet it harbors the seediest areas of Switzerland and has a heartbreaking history of drug abuse. It is a home for many world-famous corporations and yet, it has an unprecedented amount of small businesses and citizen initiatives. It is probably the most international city in Switzerland, but it retains its Swiss soul. I keep getting amazed at all the different facets of this Swiss gem.

Where can you find me online?
When I am not exploring the city, I hit the mountains and share my experiences on Instagram

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