Top 10 tourist spots in Switzerland
1. The Jungfrau Region: The white peaks of three towering mountains – the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger – contrast with the green valleys and meadows creating a spectacular scenery.
2. Chateau de Chillon, Montreux: explore the Chillon Castle which is the most frequently visited historical building in Switzerland, where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture.
3. Swiss National Park, Zernez: It is home to a variety of wildlife such as large red deer, chamois, ibexes, and marmots.
4. Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel: Visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and masks parading in the streets.
5. Geneva: Hugging the shores of lovely Lake Geneva, this city is the third biggest in the country. You can find the world's tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fine restaurants here. For those with a turn towards alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be missed.
6. The Matterhorn, Zermatt: Mountaineers flock to this town to conquer this technically difficult peak, and Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. There are also non-skiing activities, good restaurants and lots of energetic nightlife for visitors to enjoy.
7. St. Moritz: A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a winter resort which offers skiing and a variety of summer and winter sports, as well as mud and mineral baths and mud therapies. Savour caviar and truffles in some of the resorts' fine restaurants, or take a spa treatment at the Health Spa Centre. This town is also known for its active and expensive nightlife.
8. Mt. Pilatus: Near the lakeside city of Lucerne stands Mt. Pilatus, a 2,120-metre-tall mountain. Tourists can take a cable car to reach its top and enjoy the thrilling view. It offers a spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps.
9. St. Gallen: This old town has a lot of picturesque buildings, with carved balconies, colourful murals, and relief statues. The large twin-towered cathedral has remarkable ceiling frescoes and stucco designs.
10. The Rhine Falls: This is Europe's largest waterfall. Near the falls is the medieval castle, Schoss Laufen, which houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On Swiss National Day, 1 August, the Rhine Falls is host to fantastic display of fireworks which attracts thousands of tourists.
1. The Jungfrau Region: The white peaks of three towering mountains – the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger – contrast with the green valleys and meadows creating a spectacular scenery.
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| The Jungfrau Region |
2. Chateau de Chillon, Montreux: explore the Chillon Castle which is the most frequently visited historical building in Switzerland, where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture.
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| Chateau de Chillon, Montreux |
3. Swiss National Park, Zernez: It is home to a variety of wildlife such as large red deer, chamois, ibexes, and marmots.
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| Swiss National Park, Zernez |
4. Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel: Visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and masks parading in the streets.
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| Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel |
5. Geneva: Hugging the shores of lovely Lake Geneva, this city is the third biggest in the country. You can find the world's tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fine restaurants here. For those with a turn towards alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be missed.
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| Geneva |
6. The Matterhorn, Zermatt: Mountaineers flock to this town to conquer this technically difficult peak, and Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. There are also non-skiing activities, good restaurants and lots of energetic nightlife for visitors to enjoy.
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| The Matterhorn, Zermatt |
7. St. Moritz: A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a winter resort which offers skiing and a variety of summer and winter sports, as well as mud and mineral baths and mud therapies. Savour caviar and truffles in some of the resorts' fine restaurants, or take a spa treatment at the Health Spa Centre. This town is also known for its active and expensive nightlife.
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| St. Moritz |
8. Mt. Pilatus: Near the lakeside city of Lucerne stands Mt. Pilatus, a 2,120-metre-tall mountain. Tourists can take a cable car to reach its top and enjoy the thrilling view. It offers a spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps.
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| Mt. Pilatus |
9. St. Gallen: This old town has a lot of picturesque buildings, with carved balconies, colourful murals, and relief statues. The large twin-towered cathedral has remarkable ceiling frescoes and stucco designs.
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| Mt. Pilatus |
10. The Rhine Falls: This is Europe's largest waterfall. Near the falls is the medieval castle, Schoss Laufen, which houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On Swiss National Day, 1 August, the Rhine Falls is host to fantastic display of fireworks which attracts thousands of tourists.
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| The Rhine Falls |
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