8 Best Places to Visit in Switzerland

1. 5. Geneva

1.1. Geneva is a city where international influences reign supreme

1.2. It is home to the International Red Cross Committee

1.2.1. and the European headquarters of the United Nations

1.3. Geneva is a “green” city

1.3.1. with 20 percent of its land devoted to parks

1.3.1.1. earning it the nickname of “city of parks”

1.4. Top sights include

1.4.1. the Cathedral of St. Pierre

1.4.1.1. where John Calvin gave famous sermons

1.4.2. and the United Nations headquarters

1.5. Geneva also is a good city

1.5.1. explore by bike or rest weary feet

1.5.1.1. by taking a boat ride on Lake Geneva.

2. 6. Bern

2.1. Its most famous attraction is the Zytglogge

2.1.1. an ancient clock tower with moving puppets

2.2. Other popular sites in Bern include the Munster

2.2.1. a Gothic cathedral that rises from the old town

2.2.1.1. and its town hall

2.3. The bear is the symbol of Bern

2.3.1. with several being kept in an open-air pit

2.4. Shoppers will appreciate the old town that boasts four miles of arcades

2.4.1. making it one of the longest covered shopping areas in Europe.

3. 7. Lake Geneva

3.1. Lake Geneva lies on the course of the Rhone river

3.1.1. on the frontier between France and Switzerland

3.2. Aside from the city Geneva most destinations

3.2.1. in the Lake Geneva region

3.2.1.1. are in either the Swiss canton of Vaud

3.2.1.2. or the French department of Haute Savoie

3.3. The geography is varied

3.3.1. with the Jura mountains in the north

3.3.2. a hilly plain in the center

3.3.3. and in the southwest the Alps

3.4. The main attractions here are the elegant cities

3.4.1. and towns surrounding the lake

4. 8. Zermatt

4.1. Zermatt is a small town that is famous for skiing and mountaineering

4.1.1. due to its proximity to the Matterhorn

4.2. Cable cars whisk skiers up surrounding mountains

4.2.1. in the winter and hikers in the summer

4.3. Zermatt is a good town for walking to various sites

4.3.1. since gasoline-driven vehicles are not permitted

4.3.2. any vehicles within the city limits must be battery-operated

4.4. The town is accessible via scenic train routes

4.4.1. that connect it with the outside world

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6. 1. Lugano

6.1. Lugano has been nicknamed the “Monte Carlo of Switzerland"

6.1.1. because of its growing popularity with celebrities

6.2. The city is located on Lake Lugano

6.2.1. in the Italian speaking section of this alpine country

6.3. Lugano is home to a large number of Swiss heritage sites, including

6.3.1. three cathedrals

6.3.2. two libraries

6.3.3. and several museums

6.4. Home to numerous financial institutions

6.4.1. the city also hosts an annual classical music festival

6.4.1.1. the Lugano Festival

7. 2. Zurich

7.1. Zurich, will appeal to travelers with an interest in culture

7.1.1. since it boasts more than 50 museums and over 100 art galleries

7.2. When visitors get tired of shopping Swiss brand-name goods

7.2.1. they can take a boat ride on Lake Zurich

7.2.2. or go hiking in the nearby mountains

7.3. The city also boasts an impressive number of clubs

7.3.1. for travelers who enjoy going out at night

7.4. Not to be missed is the Swiss National Museum

7.4.1. located in a fairytale castle

8. 3. Lucerne

8.1. located in the German-speaking section of Switzerland

8.1.1. is a city that has it all

8.1.1.1. city life

8.1.1.2. a lake

8.1.1.3. and mountains

8.2. Lucerne is most famous for its 14th century

8.2.1. Chapel Bridge

8.2.2. and Water Tower

8.3. Another famous monument is the Dying Lion

8.3.1. which was carved out of rock to honor Swiss mercenaries

8.3.1.1. who died in France in 1792

8.4. Hungry visitors may want to try Luzerner Chügelipastete

8.4.1. a local specialty made from puff pastry, veal and mushrooms doused in a cream sauce.

9. 4. Lausanne

9.1. a scenic city that is the second largest on Lake Geneva

9.2. Lausanne also is the gateway to some of the world’s best ski slopes

9.3. A part of the Swiss Riviera, Lausanne has been popular

9.3.1. with writers over the centuries, include

9.3.1.1. Lord Byron

9.3.1.2. the Shelleys

9.3.1.3. and Ernest Hemingway

9.4. Located in the French-speaking sector of Switzerland

9.4.1. Lausanne boasts an impressive cathedral

9.4.1.1. and wonderful outdoor markets.