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Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Carve out a bit of time in Fribourg to climb the tower and view the centuries-old paintings and sculptures of this ancient cathedral.

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

Ride the quaint railway along this serene and picturesque mountain pass and trek along the winding trails with enchanting vistas.

The cathedral and library of this 8th-century monastery complex are widely considered to be Switzerland’s greatest works of baroque architecture.

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

Carve out a bit of time in Fribourg to climb the tower and view the centuries-old paintings and sculptures of this ancient cathedral.

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern\'s Gothic cathedral.

Trek through scenic Alpine meadows and climb up the Mountain of Mountains, which is among Europe’s tallest rock formations, looming over the resort of Zermatt.

Ride the quaint railway along this serene and picturesque mountain pass and trek along the winding trails with enchanting vistas.

Carve out a bit of time in Fribourg to climb the tower and view the centuries-old paintings and sculptures of this ancient cathedral.

Carve out a bit of time in Fribourg to climb the tower and view the centuries-old paintings and sculptures of this ancient cathedral.

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern\'s Gothic cathedral.

The cathedral and library of this 8th-century monastery complex are widely considered to be Switzerland’s greatest works of baroque architecture.

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern\'s Gothic cathedral.

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