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