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10 Best Places to Visit in Switzerland

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Switzerland best places to visit

Switzerland is a small European country located in the middle of the Alps. Places with vast landscapes where any person finds himself.

Why people prefer Switzerland places to visit and why people visit Switzerland honeymoon and Entertainment.

A number of lakes are also included in the natural landscape look of this country. Its most famous citizens would have been the imaginary Heidi.

From banks to biological alpine meadows, all of this happens in Switzerland.

Switzerland Capital is Berne. Switzerland language (Switzerland official language) : French, German, Italian and Romansh.

Switzerland Currency is Swiss France and it is denoted as CHF.

witzerland population is 8.5 million (85.7 lakhs) according to 2019. Switzerland Currency is Swiss Franc.

Switzerland country code is +41. Switzerland food is Cheese fondue, Raclette, Älplermagronen, Rösti, Birchermüesli, Swiss chocolate, Swiss cheese etc.

Breathtaking Switzerland is inviting you to a wonderful summer in Switzerland. Switzerland is famous for its mountains (the Alps to the south, Jura to the northwest)

It also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. This country is amazing!

Take a look of Switzerland places to visit:

1. Interlaken

Interlaken Switzerland

Earlier Interlaken was famous for a watch-making center, but now a days it is more popular as a tourist's favorite place to visit. 

Tourists started visiting Interlaken in the early 18th century for mountain air and spa treatments. Its popularity grew from there.

It gives immense views of the three famous Swiss mountains Jungfrau, Eiger, and Mönch.

The city is also a popular base camp for outdoor activities in the nearby Bernice Oberland Alps.

Hungry tourists may want to try the raclette, a classic Swiss dish made of cheese.

2. Lausanne.

Athletes with Olympic aspirations can enjoy a visit to Lausanne, a beautiful city, the second-largest city in Lake Geneva.

It is home to the International Olympic Committee. Lausanne is also the gateway to some of the world's famous and best ski slopes.

Lausanne has the fame to have been popular with writers and philosophers for centuries, including Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway, and P.B. Shellys.

It is located in the French-dominated region of Switzerland. Lausanne boasts for an impressive cathedral and wonderful outdoor market.

3. Geneva.

Geneva city

Geneva is a city with an influence of international supremacy. Geneva is Head Quarter of the International Red Cross Committee and the European Headquarters of the United Nations.

It is also the Head office of 20 other international organizations. Environmental and ecological travelers will enjoy the fact that Geneva is called a "green" city. Its 20% of its land devoted to parks, which gives it the nickname "City of Parks".

The top locations include St. Pierre's Cathedral where John Calvin a French theologian and protestant reformation gave the famous sermon and United Nations Headquarters.

Geneva is also a good city to explore the bike or the rest of the tired legs by taking a boat ride on Lake Geneva.

4. Zurich.

Zürich is claimed to have the largest city in Switzerland. It attracts travelers who are interested in culture and heritage.

It has over 50 museums and over 100 art galleries. When visitors are tired of shopping for an internationally famous Swiss branded products.

They can enjoy by taking a boat ride on Lake Zurich or have a walk in the nearby mountains.

The city has a number of high standard night clubs for travelers who enjoy going out at night.

You should miss the Swiss National Museum, located in a fairytale palace. It is dedicated to the cultural history of Switzerland.

5. Zermatt.

cable car Switzerland

Being a small city in Switzerland but it is famous for skating and mount climbing due to its proximity to the Matterhorn, one of Switzerland's highest mountains.

Cable cars make skiers for the surrounding mountains in winter and for pedestrians in summer. Zermatt is a good city to visit various sites as gasoline-powered vehicles are not allowed

Any vehicle within the city limits must be battery powered. Fortunately, for visitors, walking between sites takes 30 minutes or less.

The city is accessible through beautiful train routes that connect it to the outside world.

6. Jungfrau Regions.

The Jungfrau Region is one of the most visited landscapes in Switzerland, both in summer and winter.

Before the 1800s, this Alps region was only visited by hard-core adventurers loving people and mountaineers. Who generally visited ski or climb through the mountains.

Now, due to an extensive network of railways and well-maintained foot and bike paths, the area is easily accessible to many types of travelers.

The Jungfrau Region consists of four picturesque towns - 1. Grindelwald, Murren, 2. Lauterbrunnen, 3.Wengen, and 4. three imposing mountains: Eiger, Jungfrauand Mönch.

7. Lugano.

Lugano is called the “Monte Carlo of Switzerland. It was because of its growing popularity with many celebrities.

The city is located on Lake Lugano, which is the Italian speaking region of this country. Lugano is famous for its warm summers.

The city has the fame to have a large number of Swiss heritage sites. It includes three cathedrals and several museums.

It is the center of numerous financial institutions. Famous music consort the Lugano Festival is organized in the summer.

8. Lake Geneva.

Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is considered one of the largest lakes in European regions. It is located in the course of the Rhone River on the border between France and Switzerland.

In addition to the city, most of the destinations in the Geneva Lake Geneva region are either in the Swiss canton of Wood or in the French department of Haute Savoie.

The geography is diverse, with the Jura Mountains to the north, a mountainous plain in the center, and the Alps to the southwest.

The main attractions here are the beautiful cities and towns around the lake, both mountain ranges have skiing and hiking opportunities, and of course the lake itself.

9. Lucerne

This city is located in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. This is a city that has it all: city life, a lake, and a mountain.

According to visitors, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Lucerne is most famous for its 14th-century build Chapel Bridge and Water Tower.

It is claimed to have been the most photographed monument in Switzerland. Another famous monument of this city is the Dying Lion.

It was carved out of the rock beautifully to honor the Swiss mercenaries, who fought for the country and died in France in 1792.

Tourists also want to taste Luzerner Chügelipastete, a local specialty dish made from puff pastry, veal and mushrooms in cream sauce.

10. Bern.

Bern is a picturesque medieval city with a history that belongs to the 12th century.

However, it did not become part of the Swiss Confederacy until the 16th century. Its most famous tourist attraction is an ancient clock tower with moving puppets.

It is said to have once served as the city's western gate. Other popular landmarks in Bern include Munster, a Gothic cathedral that rises from the old town and its town hall.

The bear is a symbol of the barn, with many being kept in the open air.

Buyers will appreciate the old city which is four miles, making it one of the longest covered shopping areas in Europe.