Centrally located in Europe, Switzerland is a gladly and often toured country. As an alpine country, Switzerland possesses many massifs, valleys, waterfalls, rivers and lakes. A big part of the country is forested and offers not only habitat for countless animal species, but is also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers and bikers, that will find beautiful and well signposted trails. Switzerland is also an attractive country for other alpine and winter sports; the best example is the famous ski resort St. Moritz. For visitors interested in culture, the country offers many theatres, castles, palaces, cloisters and churches, as well as buildings from the Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque. The Swiss cuisine is coined by German, French and Italian influences and well-known for its delicious chocolate and the many cheese and cereal sorts. A city tour in Switzerland offers lots of sight for both young and old. Zurich possesses countless museums, the old town hall, the Lindenhof and the shopping area Bahnhofstraße. Geneva does not lend itself for a stroll around the lake, but also for a visit of the Palais des Nations and of the Jardin Anglais. The zoo and the rosegarden of Bern are also very inviting for a walk and worth seeing. Georgeous and impressing old towns can also be found in Lausanne and Basel. The amusement park near Morschach provides lots of fun for the whole family, whereas vacationers that are looking for recreation will find a quiet and relaxing atmosphere in one of the spas.
The airports of Switzerland are located in Zurich and Geneva.
The journey takes place with the car or a rental.
Bernese Oberland
Wallis
