Switzerland
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Travel, Vacations, Tours and Tourism information for Switzerland. Our topics inlcude Restaurants, Overviews, Attractions, Common events, Recreation, Tipical weather, Activities and more.

Famed for spectacular snowcapped mountains, sumptuous chocolates and sophisticated cities, Switzerland is like a fine-tuned watch with impeccable standards and striking beauty.

Geneva and Zurich are immaculate against glorious alpine scenery. Visit the European offices of the United Nations in Geneva or watch as the Jet d'Eau spouts water 400 feet in the air. Zurich is a cultural city with a variety of museums including a delightful toy museum.

Picturesque Lucerne is Switzerland's most scenic city. An aerial train ride up Mount Pilatus reveals breathtaking views of the city and Lake Lucerne.

High in the Alps is the famous landmark, the Matterhorn. Hike there from the town of Zermatt, which lies in its shadow. Zermatt also features the highest glacier skiing in Europe and aerial rides that provide awe-inspiring vistas.

The gorgeous scenery and delightful people of Switzerland will create lasting memories. You're sure to have the time of your life in Switzerland.

Destinations in Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

When you think of Switzerland, the Alps' towering images probably strike you first, followed by offshore bank accounts of the swanky and high living. At some point Geneva might pop into your head. Mostly, it exists in the mind as the headquarters of the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization, and is rife with politics. Forgotten is the exquisite vacation destination this important city encompasses. Extravagance is not limited here, well illustrated by the regal architecture, tree-lined promenades, and fashionable boutiques. Gastronomy reaches new heights in Geneva's restaurants, and the presentation of the patrons is as notable as the food.

Zurich, Switzerland

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Zurich, Switzerland's largest city is surely among the most beautiful in Europe, large enough to offer a cosmopolitan escape to its visitors and small enough to discover on foot. Founded in 15BC as a Roman customs post on the site of what is now Lindenhof, it didn't acquire town status until the 10th century. The year 1519 saw the beginning of the Reformation, the influence of which is still strong; Zurich is a staunchly Protestant - some say Puritan - city. During the 19th century, Zurich became the trade and business center that defines it still. It retains much of its 19th -century charm and is a clean, polished place free from pollution because the factories run on electricity.

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