Places to Visit in Switzerland

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Switzerland otherwise called the 'roof of the world' is a land-locked country in central Europe. Bordering five countries: Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Lichtenstein, it is a true paradise. Known for its lakes, towns, fields, mountains, villages, cities, culture there is almost everything a tourist wants to find.

Top 5 Cities to Visit

Zurich

Largest city & financial center of Switzerland.

Cafés, traditional shops, famous art galleries & museums are in abundance.

You can take a strolling walk to enjoy Lake Zurich.

Train ride is available to Uetliberg Mountains that gives a panoramic view of the city & country side.

Geneva

Lies on western shore of Lake Geneva.

Snow-capped mountains cover the city (awesome view).

Walk; rent a bike or public transport, all at your convenience.

Top locations include farmed water fountain, Reformation Wall, Place Bourg du Four, St. Peter's Cathedral & the birthplace of UN.

Lausanne

International Olympic Committee's residence

A scenic city and inspirational destination for sports fans.

Do not miss the Olympic Museum & Lausanne cathedral.

It's just 40 minutes from Geneva.

Bern

A medieval iconic city & official Switzerland capital.

Most famous for Zytglogge, an antique clock tower.

The old-world charm makes it a UNESCO world heritage site.

Has the longest shopping boardwalk in Europe.

Attractions: bear park, rose garden, fine arts museum, national history museum, Federal Palace, Cathedral of Bern, and Town Hall.

Basel

Located near River Rhine.

Industrial & pharmaceutical hub.

Highest number of museums, a culture-centric city.

Attractions: Zoo, toy museum, paper mill museum, Basel minster, Art museum, Rathaus & Marktplatz etc.

There are plenty of other locations that offer scenic beauty, adventure & fun in Switzerland. They are small yet lovely all year round. Some of them are -

Lucerne - a dense city in central Switzerland, you can visit Mt. Pilatus, lake Lucerne, Chapel Bridge, Mt. Rigi, transport museum etc.

Interlaken- popular as a tourist resort, it possesses three mountains- Eiger, Jungfrau & Monch. Camping activities are available at the nearest Bernese Oberland Alps.

Zermatt - the small town is famous for skiing & mountaineering due to Matterhorn Mountains. Walking is a favorite here as gasoline driven vehicles are not permitted.

Montreaux - located at the heart of Swiss Riviera, the town has an 11th-century castle "Chillon", which has courtyards, tower, frescoes, dungeons, house weaponry, & furniture.

St. Moritz - an expensive & rich people's hub, the city is a winter resort offering summer & winter sports.

Rhine Falls - the largest waterfall in Europe where you can see, feel & hear the pounding waters, visit castles & see the Rhine Falls basin.

Other Points of Interest

Switzerland Tourism also offers other locations that give you a true experience of leisure with their heart-warming appeal.

The Jungfrau region

Swiss national park, Zernez

Swiss Alps

Vineyards

Ticino region

Gotthard pass

Bernina & Glacier Express (trains)

Jungfraujoch (Europe's top)

Ruinaulta

Some beautiful lakes in the country: Lake Thun, Maggiore, Constance, Como, Hallwil, Sils and Lake Lugano.

Some green, clean & perfect villages: Saas-Fee, Pontresina, Murren, Village Grindelwald, Appenzell, Wengen, Murten and Locarno.

Want to see Switzerland? The Swiss Holidays Group specializes in tours of Switzerland. Check all our packages here: http://www.theswissholidays.com/

By Sharon Grogan


	Home Travel The World Switzerland German - History of the language and why you should learn it Learn the little things of the German language The Schilthorn, summit in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland Places to Visit in Switzerland Places to Visit in Switzerland Travel The World Switzerland otherwise called the 'roof of the world' is a land-locked country in central Europe. Bordering five countries: Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Lichtenstein, it is a true paradise. Known for its lakes, towns, fields, mountains, villages, cities, culture there is almost everything a tourist wants to find. Top 5 Cities to Visit Zurich Largest city & financial center of Switzerland. Cafés, traditional shops, famous art galleries & museums are in abundance. You can take a strolling walk to enjoy Lake Zurich. Train ride is available to Uetliberg Mountains that gives a panoramic view of the city & country side. Geneva Lies on western shore of Lake Geneva. Snow-capped mountains cover the city (awesome view). Walk; rent a bike or public transport, all at your convenience. Top locations include farmed water fountain, Reformation Wall, Place Bourg du Four, St. Peter's Cathedral & the birthplace of UN. Lausanne International Olympic Committee's residence A scenic city and inspirational destination for sports fans. Do not miss the Olympic Museum & Lausanne cathedral. It's just 40 minutes from Geneva. Bern A medieval iconic city & official Switzerland capital. Most famous for Zytglogge, an antique clock tower. The old-world charm makes it a UNESCO world heritage site. Has the longest shopping boardwalk in Europe. Attractions: bear park, rose garden, fine arts museum, national history museum, Federal Palace, Cathedral of Bern, and Town Hall. Basel Located near River Rhine. Industrial & pharmaceutical hub. Highest number of museums, a culture-centric city. Attractions: Zoo, toy museum, paper mill museum, Basel minster, Art museum, Rathaus & Marktplatz etc. There are plenty of other locations that offer scenic beauty, adventure & fun in Switzerland. They are small yet lovely all year round. Some of them are - Lucerne - a dense city in central Switzerland, you can visit Mt. Pilatus, lake Lucerne, Chapel Bridge, Mt. Rigi, transport museum etc. Interlaken- popular as a tourist resort, it possesses three mountains- Eiger, Jungfrau & Monch. Camping activities are available at the nearest Bernese Oberland Alps. Zermatt - the small town is famous for skiing & mountaineering due to Matterhorn Mountains. Walking is a favorite here as gasoline driven vehicles are not permitted. Montreaux - located at the heart of Swiss Riviera, the town has an 11th-century castle "Chillon", which has courtyards, tower, frescoes, dungeons, house weaponry, & furniture. St. Moritz - an expensive & rich people's hub, the city is a winter resort offering summer & winter sports. Rhine Falls - the largest waterfall in Europe where you can see, feel & hear the pounding waters, visit castles & see the Rhine Falls basin. Other Points of Interest Switzerland Tourism also offers other locations that give you a true experience of leisure with their heart-warming appeal. The Jungfrau region Swiss national park, Zernez Swiss Alps Vineyards Ticino region Gotthard pass Bernina & Glacier Express (trains) Jungfraujoch (Europe's top) Ruinaulta Some beautiful lakes in the country: Lake Thun, Maggiore, Constance, Como, Hallwil, Sils and Lake Lugano. Some green, clean & perfect villages: Saas-Fee, Pontresina, Murren, Village Grindelwald, Appenzell, Wengen, Murten and Locarno. Want to see Switzerland? The Swiss Holidays Group specializes in tours of Switzerland. Check all our packages here: http://www.theswissholidays.com/ By Sharon Grogan