| Because Switzerland is a just a small country, its | | | | restaurants here. For those with a turn towards |
| attractions are near each other and can be reached | | | | alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be missed. |
| quite easily. Mountain resorts, lakes, forests, castles, | | | | 6.) The Matterhorn, Zermatt |
| museums, and ancient and modern architecture make | | | | The most famous peak in the Alps, the Matterhorn in |
| this federal republic an excellent tourist destination. With | | | | Zermatt stands 4,478 meters high. Mountaineers flock |
| its low crime rate, it is also very safe for tourists. | | | | to this town to conquer this technically difficult peak, |
| 1.) The Jungfrau Region | | | | and Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. |
| The Jungfrau Region offers spectacular scenery to | | | | There are also non-skiing activities, best restaurants |
| bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three towering | | | | and lots of energetic nightlife for visitors to enjoy. |
| mountains-the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger-contrast with | | | | 7.) St. Moritz |
| the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine | | | | A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a |
| wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting | | | | winter resort which offers skiing and a variety of |
| this place. | | | | summer and winter sports as well as mud and mineral |
| 2.) Chateau de Chillon, Montreux | | | | baths and mud therapies. Savor caviar and truffles in |
| The town of Montreux is located in the heart of the | | | | some of the resorts' fine restaurants or spa treatment |
| Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walk by | | | | at the Health Spa Centre. This town is also known for |
| the lakeside and explore the Chillon Castle, or take a | | | | its active and expensive nightlife. |
| tour of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of | | | | 8.) Mt. Pilatus |
| this eleventh-century castle, the most frequently visited | | | | Near the lakeside city of Lucerne stands Mt. Pilatus, a |
| historical building in Switzerland where its numerous | | | | 2,120-meter-tall mountain. Tourists can take a cable car |
| rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture. The | | | | to reach its top and enjoy the thrilling view. It is also a |
| castle can be reached by walking along the lakefront | | | | great venue for walking with numerous trails, and the |
| or taking the train or trolley bus. | | | | visitors here can witness the spectacular scenery of |
| 3.) Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel | | | | the Swiss Alps. |
| Be sure to visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city | | | | 9.) St. Gallen |
| for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous | | | | An Irish monk founded St. Gallen in 612 AD. What was |
| three-day carnival features participants in colorful | | | | once a medieval center has now grown into the |
| costumes and masks parading in the streets. The | | | | seventh largest city in Switzerland, and this old town |
| carnival starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, | | | | has a lot of picturesque buildings, with carved |
| and cafes and bars are open all night as confetti, | | | | balconies, colorful murals, and relief statues. The large |
| sweets, and flowers are thrown to the crowd. | | | | twin-towered cathedral has remarkable ceiling |
| 4.) Swiss National Park, Zernez | | | | frescoes and stucco designs. |
| The Swiss Natural Park is 169 square kilometers of | | | | 10.) The Rhine Falls |
| mountains and woodland. It is home to a variety of | | | | Situated near the town of Schaffhausen, Europe's |
| wildlife such as large red deer, chamois, ibexes, and | | | | largest waterfalls, is a magnificent natural wonder. Near |
| marmots. Walk around its trails and admire its | | | | the falls is the medieval castle, Schoss Laufen, which |
| breathtaking views. | | | | houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On |
| 5.) Geneva | | | | Swiss National Day, August 1, the Rhine Falls is host to |
| Hugging the shores of lovely Lake Geneva, this city is | | | | fantastic display of fireworks which attracts thousands |
| the third biggest in the country. You can find the | | | | of tourists. |
| world's tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fine | | | | |