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Switzerland
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Switzerland
- Tour Operators
- Switzerland Map
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Regions
- Bernese Oberland
- Luzern
- Swiss Alps
Resorts
- Interlaken
Ski Resorts
- Crans-Montana
- Davos
- Grindelwald
- Gstaad
- Klosters
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What to see in Switzerland
Switzerland Attractions
Sightseeing in Switzerland is feast for the senses, with gorgeous, soul-stirring scenery and picture-perfect cities and villages to experience. Switzerland is a country that exudes wealth of both the material and natural kind - after all, this tiny nation has more millionaires and mountains per capita than anywhere else on earth. Its many riches made the country one of the very first global tourist destinations, and as a result, modern-day Switzerland is extremely well prepared for foreign visitors.
Getting to Switzerland's many attractions is effortless, if rather expensive. The rail network is clean and efficient, with other public transport filling the gaps in between. Alternatively, with impeccably maintained and signposted roads, renting a car is an attractive option, especially for travellers who value their independence while abroad.
With cold winters perfect for skiing and mountain viewing, and glorious summers to enjoy the exciting cities of Geneva and Zurich and the charming Alpine villages, Switzerland is truly a year-round destination. An obligatory stop on any grand tour of the continent, Switzerland is a sure bet for travellers looking to experience the best of what Europe has to offer.
Barbier-Mueller Museum
Featuring a comprehensive collection of 7,000 artworks and artefacts from civilisations around the world, the Barbier-Mueller…
Bern
According to legend, Bern was named when its founder, Berchtold, was advised to go on a hunt and to name the town after…
Château de Chillon
One of the best-maintained medieval castles in Europe, the 13th-century Château de Chillon is the most visited…
Fraumünster Church
Of the church spires that characterise Zurich’s skyline, the thin blue spire of Fraumünster is the most graceful.…
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
One of the most creative and thought provoking museums in Europe, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum…
Jet d'Eau
The tallest fountain in the world, the Jet d'Eau is a Geneva attraction that cannot be missed. Projecting 460 feet (140m)…
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
The largest lake in central Europe that is shared by both Switzerland and France, Lake Geneva (Lac Léman to its…
Lausanne
Picturesquely located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the youthful and energetic city of Lausanne is built above the lake…
Niederdorf
Situated in the old town, across from central station, the narrow lanes of Niederdorf wind through towering 14th century…
Polybahn and Rigiblick Funiculars
Trains, buses, trams and bikes are common ways of getting around Zurich. To get above the bustling streets and cobbled…
Public Parks
Public parks cover over one quarter of Geneva providing the populous with a quiet haven of rolling lawns and tree lined…
Rhine Falls
An excellent day trip from Zurich and close to the town of Schaffhausen, the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) is the largest and…
Swiss Alps
The Alps contain some of Switzerland's most dramatic landscapes, in a country already well endowed with spectacular scenery…
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