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Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

Board a scenic funicular or embark on a hike to reach this church overlooking the Swiss city of Locarno. 

Whether seen from nearby parks, around the harbour or at night when it is illuminated, this iconic fountain is a constant reminder of Geneva’s exceptional beauty.

Whether seen from nearby parks, around the harbour or at night when it is illuminated, this iconic fountain is a constant reminder of Geneva’s exceptional beauty.

Stunning alpine scenery, two castles and a historic old center await you at this charming town on the shore of Lake Thun.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Walk the historic streets and shady parks of Geneva, a city whose art, museums and culture have been enhanced by its status as a global meeting place.

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

The cathedral and library of this 8th-century monastery complex are widely considered to be Switzerland’s greatest works of baroque architecture.

Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge.

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge.

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

Whether seen from nearby parks, around the harbour or at night when it is illuminated, this iconic fountain is a constant reminder of Geneva’s exceptional beauty.