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Switzerland

The Alps at their most postcard-perfect — glacier peaks, mirror lakes, and trains that run to the minute. Expensive, but unmatched for mountain scenery.

— · — — °C Best: Jun–Sep (hiking) · Dec–Mar (skiing)
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The Matterhorn above Zermatt
The Matterhorn above Zermatt
The Bernina Express, Landwasser Viaduct
The Bernina Express, Landwasser Viaduct
Château de Chillon, Lake Geneva
Château de Chillon, Lake Geneva
Capital
Bern
Language
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Currency
CHF (Swiss Franc)
Power
230 V · plug type C, J
Best time
Jun–Sep (hiking) · Dec–Mar (skiing)
Now in Bern
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What makes Switzerland, Switzerland

The Matterhorn
Mountain railway
Edelweiss
Cheese & fondue
Swiss timepiece
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Get to Switzerland & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Switzerland

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Where to go

Notable places in Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen valley & Staubbach Falls
Lauterbrunnen valley & Staubbach Falls
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Interlaken & Jungfrau

Adventure-sports hub between two lakes, gateway to the Jungfraujoch — the “Top of Europe” glacier station.

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The Matterhorn above Zermatt
The Matterhorn above Zermatt
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Zermatt & the Matterhorn

Car-free Alpine village beneath the iconic pyramid peak; world-class skiing and the Gornergrat railway.

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The Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
The Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
03

Lucerne

Medieval Chapel Bridge, a glassy lake ringed by peaks, and Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel railway.

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Zurich's old town & the Limmat
Zurich's old town & the Limmat
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Zurich

Lakeside financial capital with a charming old town, top museums, and the gateway airport.

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Scenes of Switzerland

From the Matterhorn to the Aletsch glacier

The Matterhorn at sunset
The Matterhorn at sunset
Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen
Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen
The Aletsch glacier, Jungfraujoch
The Aletsch glacier, Jungfraujoch
The Water Tower, Lucerne
The Water Tower, Lucerne
The big picture

About Switzerland

The Alps at their most postcard-perfect — glacier peaks, mirror lakes, and trains that run to the minute. Expensive, but unmatched for mountain scenery.

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Bern old town & the Münster spire
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Visa info

Switzerland visa: Switzerland is in the Schengen Area despite not being in the EU — 90-day visa-free entry for many nationalities. ETIAS may apply from 2025.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of Switzerland for your nationality before booking flights.
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