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Switzerland Switzerland Last Updated: 12/11/2023 |
| Switzerland is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central and Southern Europe. It had a population of 8,636,896 in 2020. The country is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern. Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. | |
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Lake Brienz Place » Outdoors Lake Brienz, with its turquoise waters, is a jewel nestled amidst the majestic mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland. Explore charming lakeside villages like Brienz and Bönigen. Enjoy a steamboat ride to Giessbach Falls. Or experience a nostalgic steam locomotive ride to Brienzer Rothorn. 23 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Lake Thun Place » Outdoors Lake Thun is located in western Switzerland, in the Bernese Oberland region. The city of Thun, numerous attractions, and boat tours make Lake Thun a top destination for tourists. Ancient castles, romantic lakeside towns, and the majestic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains will inspire you. Combine the boat trip with a visit to the St. Beatus caves, Niederhorn mountain, or the city of Thun. 24 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Mount Pilatus Place » Outdoors Mount Pilatus is a mountain massif overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It is composed of several peaks, of which the highest (2,128.5 m [6,983 ft]) is named Tomlishorn. Excursions and memorable moments that make your heart beat faster. Unforgettable mountain experiences combined with pleasure, adventure, sport, togetherness, romance and lots of enthusiasm. 102 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Geneva Place » City Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zurich) and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Its population was 1,053,436 in 2021. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, and a centre for international diplomacy. 150 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Bern Place » City Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 144,000 (as of 2020), Bern is the fourth-most populous city in Switzerland. Bern is diverse and unique. Whether you’re looking for nature, cultural activities, or great food, this is the place for you. 245 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Zurich Place » City Zürich is Switzerland's largest city and a major global financial hub, known for its beautiful lakeside setting, rich history, vibrant culture, and high quality of life. Located in the northern part of Switzerland, Zürich seamlessly blends its medieval old town charm with modern cosmopolitan flair. 146 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Swiss National Park Place » Outdoors The Swiss National Park encompasses a particularly impressive piece of Alpine landscape with a wealth of flora and fauna. Within its boundaries nature is left to develop freely. Founded in 1914, it is the oldest national park in the Alps and central Europe. Together with the Regional Nature Park Biosfera Val Müstair, the Swiss National Park now forms a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. 217 views 💖 1 👍 07530 Zernez, Switzerland |
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Sphinx Observatory Place » Museum The Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory is one of the highest observatories in the world, located in the Swiss Alps. It perched on the Jungfraujoch, a saddle between the Mönch and Jungfrau peaks in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland and approximately 3,571 meters (11,716 feet) above sea level. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Bernese Oberland and beyond, including sights like the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. 188 views 💖 1 👍 0Eigergletscher-Jungfraujoch, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland |
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Swiss Alps Place » Outdoors The Swiss Alps are a stunning mountain range located in Switzerland, renowned for their picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and world-class skiing and mountaineering opportunities. The Swiss Alps are home to some of the most iconic peaks in the Alps, including the Matterhorn, the Eiger, and the Jungfrau. 320 views 💖 1 👍 0Switzerland |
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Chillon Castle Place » Historical Place Chillon Castle is a jewel of global and Swiss architectural heritage. The building, which is internationally renowned and holds significant patrimonial and cultural value, doubles as a highly popular tourist attraction. 287 views 💖 1 👍 0Av. de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland |