Zürich (Kreis 11), Switzerland

Capital City

With a population of 9,104, Kreis 11 is a bustling, affluent area north of the city center. The tax burden is heavy, and bureaucracy is a persistent headache, but the area's scenic wooded hills and proximity to the Glatt Valley offer respite from the urban grind. This is a city for the well-heeled and well-connected, where the high quality of life comes at a premium.