Famous for chocolate, watches, cuckoo clocks and yodelling, and – of course – its spectacular Alpine landscape, Switzerland offers rural beauty, glamourous ski resorts, medieval treasures such as Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Cathedral or Bellinzona’s three castles, and the contemporary, hip city of Zurich. It is the country of the great outdoors, with some of the most scenic railroutes in Europe, superior mountaineering, hiking and wintersports opportunities, and charming historical gems for history buffs and culture vultures.
Chillon Castle
Enjoying a spectacular location on the eastern edge of Lake Geneva and an impressive backdrop with Dents du Midi mountain, Switzerland's most famous castle began life as a Roman outpost guarding the Alp's strategic passes. During the Wars of Religion it was used by the Dukes of Savoy to house prisoners, most famously François de Bonivard.
Glacier Express
One of Europe's most scenic rail routes, take the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St Moritz and enjoy spectacular scenery from your window of imposing mountains, pine forests, quaint villages as you travel through the heart of Switzerland over arching viaducts and through the Rhine gorge
Ski and wintersports resorts
Switzerland has long been one of the most popular destinations for skiing and wintersports, whether it's the famous peaks of Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger in the beautiful Berner Oberland region, Zermatt or the glamourous St Moritz
Gruyères
The home of the most famous Swiss cheese, head to Gruyères to explore its various cheese factories and its castle, Château de Gruyères, before taking a nearby barge to discover medieval ruins on the Isle of Ogoz
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