Zurich, Switzerland, was named the best place to live in Europe. 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, Switzerland
As you can see, the group of countries dominating the list is part of a single European region. Nevertheless, it’s tough to deny the high quality of life in these cities. Zurich, specifically, has a lot to offer the travelers. The immaculately clean city boasts historic churches, trendy restaurants, and a beautiful lake for boating or swimming, where locals love to take a dip in the chilly waters.
(Locations were named in 2008)
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