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