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