Top Tourist Attractions in Switzerland
Switzerland is a wonderful country in the middle of the continent with many different cultures. Switzerland is recognized for its cuckoo clocks, chocolate, and yodeling. It also has a mix of cultures and the most naturally beautiful landscapes in the world.
Switzerland is always lovely, whether you want to snowshoe or cross-country ski in the winter or trek on routes with stunning views in the summer. Switzerland is a wonderful destination for travelers at any time, but its cities, which are stylish and full of history, are especially worth seeing. Don’t forget that you can get into these cities and others with a Swiss Travel Pass.
Basel
Basel, a small Swiss city from the Middle Ages, is as sweet as a chocolate box. It is a place where art, culture, and architecture all mix. Visit the Old Town to witness ancient sites, including the St. Elizabeth church, Rathaus town hall, and Basel Münster cathedral. You could also walk down to the Rhine and take a boat ride.
You can also take a 40-minute train ride from Basel to Freiburg, Germany, which is on the German side of the border. Freiburg is the entrance to the Black Forest, which has many lovely places to see. Don’t miss the international art fair at Art Basel, which happens every June.
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Bern
Bern is different from every other capital city due to its location on both sides of the Aare River. This laid-back capital is best known for its cobbled Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a huge network of medieval arcades, colorful fountains, and limestone buildings.
Bern is among the most beautiful cities in Europe in terms of flowers. It is also where Toblerone and Einstein’s theory of relativity was created. Bern has history and beauty around every corner. It’s also the place where journeys to the Swiss Alps begin. Interlaken and Grindelwald can be reached by train in less than 2 hours.
Geneva
It is smooth and stylish and was the first place chocolate and sees were made. Though it looks perfect on the outside, it has a bunch of alternative art and culture. Walk around the post-industrial Quartier des Paquis and the Rhône, where there are many cool bars and cafes with a counterculture vibe.
Early in the summer, wine lovers looking to understand more about Swiss wine can go to caves ouvertes at vineyards in the countryside. Geneva is close to the border with France, so it takes a little over 3 hours to get there by train from Paris.
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Interlaken
Interlaken is in the Bernese Oberland, between the lakes of Thun and Brienz. As the name suggests, it is between these two lakes. Interlaken is known as one of the most exciting places in the world because tall Alpine peaks like Jungfrau, Eiger, and Monch surround it. Obey the Panoramaweg, a low-impact hiking trail, a two-hour, to see the sights more relaxedly.
The best place to take in the Eiger North Face is from Grindelwald First (2,166m), where many hiking trails start. To reach there, take a 25-minute train ride from Interlaken to Grindelwald, then a cable car the remainder of the way up. Keep in mind that Grindelwald First is only open from April to October.
Lucerne
The city of Lucerne is in the middle of Switzerland, on the edge of the lake with the same name. In the 19th century, when the city was very popular, Queen Victoria, Wagner, and Goethe enjoyed the city and its beautiful views. This city is fun to walk around because of its medieval Altstadt (Old Town), lakeside promenades, sunny plazas, and candy-colored houses in Weinmarkt Square.
Mark Twain named the city’s shopping “souvenir-type gimcrack,” which is still an accurate description. This “city of lights” shines because it is a mix of old and new. From Paris to Lucerne by train takes 4 hours and 43 minutes.
Lausanne
Lake Geneva is next to Lausanne, which is spread over three hills. On its sides, there are vineyards. Since 1914, Lausanne has been home to the International Olympic Committee. This makes sense, given that the city is built on hills. You can attain the city’s Gothic old town and Switzerland’s biggest cathedral by climbing the Escaliers du Marché.
Go to the trendy lakeside neighborhoods of Flon and Ouchy, where old warehouses have been turned into bars, diners, clubs, shops, and art galleries, to see the cool side of Lausanne. From Geneva to Lausanne, it takes 36 minutes by train.
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Zermatt
Car-free Since a long time ago, Zermatt has been known as one of the most expensive places to stay in Switzerland. Seeing the Matterhorn in all its glory is the best part of any trip to Zermatt. This famous pointy peak is 4,478 meters high, higher than the roofs of Zermatt. You can take in the views around Zermatt in many ways, but strolling is the best. The area has nearly 400 km of labeled hiking and mountain trails with different difficulty levels.
Zurich
At the base of the Alps, where the River Limmat meets Lake Zurich, there is a beautiful city called Zurich. In 1916, Tristan Tzara & Hans Arp launched the Dada art movement in the Cabaret Voltaire, located on Spiegelgasse. Don’t forget a trip to Lake Zurich, where you can walk along beautiful parks and promenades.
