Places to Visit in Switzerland

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.

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