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Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

Visit the upscale ski resorts, trek across the snow-capped mountains and learn about the mixtures of cultures in this eclectic region.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Venture inside a mountain to be captivated by the fascinating sights and sounds of 10 glacial waterfalls. See how the water has created unusual rock formations.

Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.

Thrill to year-round outdoor pursuits and enjoy views of six countries when you reach the top of this mountain in northeastern Switzerland.

Visit an elegant art museum where you will see a vast collection of international art spanning numerous centuries, cultures and countries.

Follow the journey of human achievement in this grand old institution that houses artworks and artefacts from across the ages.

Follow the journey of human achievement in this grand old institution that houses artworks and artefacts from across the ages.

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.

Getting across Fribourg’s river is an experience and a lesson in history. Drive or walk from shore to shore on this structure that has survived time. 

Spot works from the 15th century onward and pieces by Matisse, Picasso and Rembrandt, among other greats at one of Switzerland’s most significant art museums.

Thrill to year-round outdoor pursuits and enjoy views of six countries when you reach the top of this mountain in northeastern Switzerland.

Learn about the fascinating history of this elegant Swiss castle by taking a guided tour, admire its beautiful architecture and gaze out over its medieval rooftop with many peaks.

Follow the journey of human achievement in this grand old institution that houses artworks and artefacts from across the ages.

Follow the journey of human achievement in this grand old institution that houses artworks and artefacts from across the ages.

Spot works from the 15th century onward and pieces by Matisse, Picasso and Rembrandt, among other greats at one of Switzerland’s most significant art museums.

Spot works from the 15th century onward and pieces by Matisse, Picasso and Rembrandt, among other greats at one of Switzerland’s most significant art museums.

Thrill to year-round outdoor pursuits and enjoy views of six countries when you reach the top of this mountain in northeastern Switzerland.

Feel as though you are traveling to all the world’s countries when you visit this fascinating collection in a modern building in Geneva.

Follow the journey of human achievement in this grand old institution that houses artworks and artefacts from across the ages.