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From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

The air is clean, the water is fresh and those who spend time here welcome the relaxing environment. Travel a short distance and you’ll be back in the city.

Fossils, meteorites, mammals, precious stones and the earliest human ancestors inspire and delight science enthusiasts inside this free museum.

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Romantic and charming are apt descriptions of this part of picturesque Zurich. Stroll through this section any time of day, as it never sleeps.

Romantic and charming are apt descriptions of this part of picturesque Zurich. Stroll through this section any time of day, as it never sleeps.

Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

Stunning alpine scenery, two castles and a historic old center await you at this charming town on the shore of Lake Thun.

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.

Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

Fossils, meteorites, mammals, precious stones and the earliest human ancestors inspire and delight science enthusiasts inside this free museum.

Romantic and charming are apt descriptions of this part of picturesque Zurich. Stroll through this section any time of day, as it never sleeps.

Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Sit back with a coffee and a chocolate from a world famous confectioner and watch the passing parade pass in Zurich’s prestigious financial center.

Relax on the shores of a sparkling lake surrounded by scenic mountains. Visit the historic center to learn about this Swiss-Italian city.

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

The air is clean, the water is fresh and those who spend time here welcome the relaxing environment. Travel a short distance and you’ll be back in the city.

The air is clean, the water is fresh and those who spend time here welcome the relaxing environment. Travel a short distance and you’ll be back in the city.

Romantic and charming are apt descriptions of this part of picturesque Zurich. Stroll through this section any time of day, as it never sleeps.

The air is clean, the water is fresh and those who spend time here welcome the relaxing environment. Travel a short distance and you’ll be back in the city.

Visit the upscale ski resorts, trek across the snow-capped mountains and learn about the mixtures of cultures in this eclectic region.

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.