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Small, mountainous and wealthy, Switzerland is known worldwide for its neutrality, financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolate, luxurious watches and fairytale views. From stylish resort towns like Zermatt and glitzy St Moritz, to the ancient capital of Berne, from the cosmopolitan cities of Zurich and Lucerne to the majestic snow capped Alps set against a backdrop of blue skies, Switzerland is a melting pot of amazing nature and fascinating culture. Other Cities of Interest With four official languages each region has a distinct culture and atmosphere that reflects its closest neighbouring country making Switzerland a diverse destination with many surprising faces. Bordering on both France and Germany is Basel, which not only reflects the culture of the region of Basel but also that of Alsace in France and Baden-Württenberg in Germany. A city full of surprises and offers a unique range of culture and art. This city possesses one of Europe’s most attractive and best-preserved Old Towns. The Swiss capital is at Berne. Possessing old sandstone buildings, fountains and its most famous sight the Zytglogge, an elaborate clock tower with moving puppets, makes Berne one of the finest examples of medieval civic architecture in Europe. Just south of Berne is the resort town of Interlaken. At the meeting point of two lakes and surrounded by the Swiss Alps, Interlaken is frequently visited by adventure-seekers enjoying sports from sky-diving and paragliding to skiing. For those not-so-adventurous, the picturesque town provides a base to explore the surrounding alpine areas. The French-speaking region Lausanne is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, a picturesque hillside city. With vistas of blue water, white capped Alps and stylish cobblestone shopping streets this former fishing village is now a charming and elegant, cosmopolitan city. Best known for its annual jazz festival, Montreux offers an exclusive retreat with a stunning location on Lake Geneva. Nearby is the Chateau de Chillon (3.5km), made famous by Lord Byron in his poem Prisoner of Chillon, a highlight not to be missed! St Moritz is set in a spectacular setting in the Southern Alps. This stylish and fashionable village is often dubbed the playground for the rich and famous. Enjoy a ride on the Glacier Express from extravagant St Moritz to the stylish resort town Zermatt and the famous Matterhorn.
Small, mountainous and wealthy, Switzerland is known worldwide for its neutrality, financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolate, luxurious watches and fairytale views. From stylish resort towns like Zermatt and glitzy St Moritz, to the ancient capital of Berne, from the cosmopolitan cities of Zurich and Lucerne to the majestic snow capped Alps set against a backdrop of blue skies, Switzerland is a melting pot of amazing nature and fascinating culture.
Other Cities of Interest
With four official languages each region has a distinct culture and atmosphere that reflects its closest neighbouring country making Switzerland a diverse destination with many surprising faces. Bordering on both France and Germany is Basel, which not only reflects the culture of the region of Basel but also that of Alsace in France and Baden-Württenberg in Germany. A city full of surprises and offers a unique range of culture and art. This city possesses one of Europe’s most attractive and best-preserved Old Towns.
The Swiss capital is at Berne. Possessing old sandstone buildings, fountains and its most famous sight the Zytglogge, an elaborate clock tower with moving puppets, makes Berne one of the finest examples of medieval civic architecture in Europe.
Just south of Berne is the resort town of Interlaken. At the meeting point of two lakes and surrounded by the Swiss Alps, Interlaken is frequently visited by adventure-seekers enjoying sports from sky-diving and paragliding to skiing. For those not-so-adventurous, the picturesque town provides a base to explore the surrounding alpine areas.
The French-speaking region Lausanne is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, a picturesque hillside city. With vistas of blue water, white capped Alps and stylish cobblestone shopping streets this former fishing village is now a charming and elegant, cosmopolitan city.
Best known for its annual jazz festival, Montreux offers an exclusive retreat with a stunning location on Lake Geneva. Nearby is the Chateau de Chillon (3.5km), made famous by Lord Byron in his poem Prisoner of Chillon, a highlight not to be missed!
St Moritz is set in a spectacular setting in the Southern Alps. This stylish and fashionable village is often dubbed the playground for the rich and famous. Enjoy a ride on the Glacier Express from extravagant St Moritz to the stylish resort town Zermatt and the famous Matterhorn.