Switzerland Autumn + Historic buildings pictures

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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.

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

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

This medieval timepiece, which once stood before a prison, has an extraordinary astronomical clock and a mechanical show every hour on the hour.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Between powerful waterfalls, charming alpine villages and towering mountain peaks, everything about this Swiss valley in the Bernese Alps is unforgettable.

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.

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

This medieval timepiece, which once stood before a prison, has an extraordinary astronomical clock and a mechanical show every hour on the hour.

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.

Admire the picturesque Lake Geneva and walk sophisticated streets lined with international headquarters, excellent museums, and art galleries.

Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.

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.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

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.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.