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Switzerland is located right in the middle of Europe, and yet it's not a member of the European Union. The people of Switzerland are proud to be Swiss and yet Switzerland has 4 national languages, French, German, Italian, and Romansh. It has the most corrupt banking system in the world and yet its population is among the richest.
A country of contrasts, simple but breathtaking, cold and yet, warmly welcoming.
Here are the 8 Best Places to Visit in Switzerland.
1 Zermatt.
This romantic town is in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. The entire town is a combustion engine-free zone, Only construction or emergency vehicles are permitted to be powered by combustion engines but most of these are now also electric vehicles. In the old part of town, you'll find beautiful Larch timber houses, some over 500 years old. You can hike one of many trails of the 38 4,000meter peaks around the village, ski or snowboard, go and see the 5 lakes, or enjoy a Michelin starred dining experience.
2 Jungfrau Region.
The Jungfrau region is also full of contrasts, 5 different resorts, small villages, close together and yet miles apart. You can play golf in Grindelwald, take a ride on the steepest open funicular railway in Europe in Haslital Valley, go on themed walks where the kids can explore the world of dwarves or you can go on a Sherlock Holmes themed walk and visit the Reichenbach Falls where Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty fell to their deaths.
3 Lausanne.
Part of the Swiss Riviera, Lausanne is the Olympic Capital and is located in the french-speaking part of Switzerland. Museums, wine tastings and harvest festivals, luxury shopping and fine dining, ice skating, swimming, or a relaxing day at the spa, all set in the beautiful area around Lake Geneva with the snowy alps as a backdrop, Lausanne really does have it all.
4 Zurich.
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and one of the most important financial centers in the world. Sat on the shores of Lake Zurich and with the river Limmat cutting through its center, Zurich contrasts a well-preserved Old Town with a hectic compact modern city. Over 1200 fountains offer crisp alpine mineral water to quench your thirst as you explore Zurich's parks and squares, visit some of its 50 museums and 100 art galleries or stroll down the pedestrianized Old Town with its Renaissance architecture, traditional restaurants, quaint cafes, bars, and shops.
5 Lucerne.
Situated on Lake Lucerne in the German-speaking portion of the country, Lucerne is ranked amongst the world's prettiest cities, and, like the rest of the country, is a city of contrasts. The oldest covered bridge in Europe, dating back to the 14th-century links trendy modern neighborhoods with Old Town squares all surrounded by lush meadows and alpine mountains. Visit the Musegg wall and its 9 towers, the needle dam, the lion monument or head up to Mount Pilatus on the World's Steepest cogwheel railway.
6 Bern.
Bern's Old City has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983 and this Medieval city has a lot to offer both in summer and winter, Whether it's cross country skiing or rafting on the river Aare, winter sledding or summer tobogganing, swimming in Gantrisch rope park or hiking through cool forests, there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied as well as nearly 4 miles of shopping arcade, full of boutique shops, delicatessens, and of course, chocolatiers!
7 Interlaken.
Literally meaning "Inbetween lakes" Interlaken sits on 2.5 mile stretch of land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. When it comes to activities we are once again spoilt for choice with options ranging from alpine activities to watersports to sightseeing, and the sites aren't just man-made. visit the St. Beatus caves and waterfalls, take the Funicular railway up mount Harder Kulm to admire the spectacular scenery from the "Two-lakes-bridge" cantilevered viewing platform, or enjoy a romantic dinner for two on a historic paddle steamer on Lake Thum.
8 Geneva.
Known as "The Peace Capital" and "The Global City" Geneva is a worldwide center for diplomacy. While this may make it seem thoroughly boring, just remember, Switzerland is a country of contrasts. Mountains, Modern Art Museums, Lakes, Vineyards, and the World's Largest Hadron Collider. Geneva combines Politics, Science, Art, and Nature with motor shows, watchmaking courses, chocolate tasting, and drinks at one of its rooftop bars. Historically modern, artfully scientific, and festively relaxing, In Geneva, and Switzerland in general, you never quite know what you're going to get next!
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Switzerland is located right in the middle of Europe, and yet it's not a member of the European Union. The people of Switzerland are proud to be Swiss and yet Switzerland has 4 national languages, French, German, Italian, and Romansh. It has the most corrupt banking system in the world and yet its population is among the richest.
A country of contrasts, simple but breathtaking, cold and yet, warmly welcoming.
Here are the 8 Best Places to Visit in Switzerland.
1 Zermatt.
This romantic town is in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. The entire town is a combustion engine-free zone, Only construction or emergency vehicles are permitted to be powered by combustion engines but most of these are now also electric vehicles. In the old part of town, you'll find beautiful Larch timber houses, some over 500 years old. You can hike one of many trails of the 38 4,000meter peaks around the village, ski or snowboard, go and see the 5 lakes, or enjoy a Michelin starred dining experience.
2 Jungfrau Region.
The Jungfrau region is also full of contrasts, 5 different resorts, small villages, close together and yet miles apart. You can play golf in Grindelwald, take a ride on the steepest open funicular railway in Europe in Haslital Valley, go on themed walks where the kids can explore the world of dwarves or you can go on a Sherlock Holmes themed walk and visit the Reichenbach Falls where Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty fell to their deaths.
3 Lausanne.
Part of the Swiss Riviera, Lausanne is the Olympic Capital and is located in the french-speaking part of Switzerland. Museums, wine tastings and harvest festivals, luxury shopping and fine dining, ice skating, swimming, or a relaxing day at the spa, all set in the beautiful area around Lake Geneva with the snowy alps as a backdrop, Lausanne really does have it all.
4 Zurich.
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and one of the most important financial centers in the world. Sat on the shores of Lake Zurich and with the river Limmat cutting through its center, Zurich contrasts a well-preserved Old Town with a hectic compact modern city. Over 1200 fountains offer crisp alpine mineral water to quench your thirst as you explore Zurich's parks and squares, visit some of its 50 museums and 100 art galleries or stroll down the pedestrianized Old Town with its Renaissance architecture, traditional restaurants, quaint cafes, bars, and shops.
5 Lucerne.
Situated on Lake Lucerne in the German-speaking portion of the country, Lucerne is ranked amongst the world's prettiest cities, and, like the rest of the country, is a city of contrasts. The oldest covered bridge in Europe, dating back to the 14th-century links trendy modern neighborhoods with Old Town squares all surrounded by lush meadows and alpine mountains. Visit the Musegg wall and its 9 towers, the needle dam, the lion monument or head up to Mount Pilatus on the World's Steepest cogwheel railway.
6 Bern.
Bern's Old City has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983 and this Medieval city has a lot to offer both in summer and winter, Whether it's cross country skiing or rafting on the river Aare, winter sledding or summer tobogganing, swimming in Gantrisch rope park or hiking through cool forests, there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied as well as nearly 4 miles of shopping arcade, full of boutique shops, delicatessens, and of course, chocolatiers!
7 Interlaken.
Literally meaning "Inbetween lakes" Interlaken sits on 2.5 mile stretch of land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. When it comes to activities we are once again spoilt for choice with options ranging from alpine activities to watersports to sightseeing, and the sites aren't just man-made. visit the St. Beatus caves and waterfalls, take the Funicular railway up mount Harder Kulm to admire the spectacular scenery from the "Two-lakes-bridge" cantilevered viewing platform, or enjoy a romantic dinner for two on a historic paddle steamer on Lake Thum.
8 Geneva.
Known as "The Peace Capital" and "The Global City" Geneva is a worldwide center for diplomacy. While this may make it seem thoroughly boring, just remember, Switzerland is a country of contrasts. Mountains, Modern Art Museums, Lakes, Vineyards, and the World's Largest Hadron Collider. Geneva combines Politics, Science, Art, and Nature with motor shows, watchmaking courses, chocolate tasting, and drinks at one of its rooftop bars. Historically modern, artfully scientific, and festively relaxing, In Geneva, and Switzerland in general, you never quite know what you're going to get next!
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