India, June 23 -- With its clean rivers, scenery, and vibrant cultural program, Zurich is a stimulating summer destination. The city perks up in the warmer season, attracting residents and tourists alike to its many outdoor activities - from lounging on lake front "Badis" (bathing areas) to sipping cocktails at outdoor bars.

If you are visiting from June to August, this is your guide to witnessing Zurich in all its summertime splendor - with insider facts, local lore, and best-kept tips to show you the city the way locals live it.

Summer heat in Zurich reaches the high 20s and low 30s (degC), and the natives head straight for the water. Zurich's legendary "Badis" - open-air swimming baths along the Limmat River and Lake Zurich - are an ...