Switzerland may be neutral but it is certainly not flavorless. The fusion of German, French and Italian ingredients has formed a robust national culture, and the country’s alpine landscapes have enough zing to reinvigorate the most jaded traveler.
Goethe summed up Switzerland succinctly as a combination of ‘the colossal and the well-ordered’. You can be sure that your trains and letters will be on time. The tidy, just-so precision of Swiss towns is tempered by the lofty splendor of the landscapes that surround them.
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Geneva
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland after Zurich and the most international city in Europe with over 40 percent of its population coming from outside Switzerland. Some of their main industries are banking, technology and tourism. Geneva prides itself as being one of the most beautiful and cultured cities in the world, combining the splendours of nature with a rich palette of historic and architectural offerings. Geneva is a major gateway to the Alps for outdoor enthusiasts year round.
Main Attractions
- The Lake
- The Old Town
- St. Peter's Cathedral
- Carouge
- The United Nations Building and Red Cross Museum
- Rue de Rive and Rue du Rhone
- Bastions Park and Place Neuve
- The Saleve
- Plainpalais Flea Market
- Paquis and Les Grottes
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Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city and a financial centre of international scale. The largest gold trading centre worldwide, Zurich’s main industries are banking, insurance, tourism, trading and commerce.
Main Attractions
- River Limmat
- Lake Zürich
- The Rathaus (The Town Hall)
- St. Peters Church
- Bahnhofstrasse
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Lausanne
Lausanne is a city in western Switzerland, and is the capital of Vaud Canton, on Lake Geneva, near Geneva. Lausanne is considered as an important rail junction and lake port, the city is the trading and commercial centre of a rich agricultural region and is also an important resort city.
Main Attractions
- The Old Town and Cathedral
- The Olympic Museum
- Lake Ouchy
- Foundation de l'Hermitage
- Train des vignes
- Musee de l’Art Brut
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Montreux
Montreux is a municipality in the district of Vevey in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Geneva and has a population of 22,897. The lovely little towns of Montreux and Vevey are nestled on the waterfront of a pristine lake. Enjoy the 15 kilometres of lakeside where steamships ply up and down, the snowcapped mountains, the charming hotels and their many international celebrities. The vine cultivation is a serious business in this region. The pleasant climate also makes Montreux and Vevey a very well-suited resort for a relaxing break or for weekend trips.
Main Attractions
- Chateau de Chillon
- Chateau La Tour de Peilz
- Chateau de Chatelard
- St. Saphorin
- Gruyeres
- The Wine Train
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Lugano
Lugano is one of the largest financial centres in Switzerland. Business and banking are both big aspects of life in Lugano, and both industries significantly contribute to the city's economy. But beauty and nature, architecture and heritage are also very much part of the city. Lugano perfectly fuses a blend of a world city and a small town, a place where business and pleasure, efficiency and work go hand in hand. The city is considered as a cultural centre on account of the exhibitions organised here in the museums and the surrounding suburbs. The city presents a perfect blend of the Italian ambience and Swiss efficiency. The captivating features of the city include the sunny climate, towering mountains, shimmering lakes, tall buildings in the Lombardic style and the historic city centre.
Main Attractions
- Parco Civico
- Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
- Lake Lugano