Switzerland

With the River Rhine curving through it, Basel is a beautiful historic city. One of the most cultural centres in Switzerland, the city is also the most linguistically diverse, thanks in part to its position on the border of France and Germany. Explore the historic...

Surrounded by the forested mountains of the Saint Gotthard Massif and dominated by three medieval hilltop castles, Bellinzona is a stunning city with an Italian flavour. The capital of the Ticino canton in Switzerland, the city boasts an Alpine backdrop and great...

One of Europe’s prettiest and most understated capital cities, Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage gem. Often overlooked by visitors to Switzerland in favour of the country’s more renowned cities, Bern’s relaxed pace of life makes it a great city to visit. Its four...

Sitting amidst the towering mountains and meandering rails of the Simplon Pass in Switzerland, Brig is a picturesque little town that delivers big on natural beauty. Wander through the pretty old quarter, visit the Stockalper Palace, one of the most important Baroque...

Dating back 5,000 years, Chur is one of Switzerland’s oldest cities. It is also one of the most breathtaking, situated in a deep valley and encircled by towering, icing sugar-sprinkled peaks, deep in the country’s Graubünden region. The city boasts an attractive,...

The world’s peace capital, Geneva is a Swiss city nestled on the banks of the sparkling lake of the same name. Historically, Geneva has been the headquarters of numerous international organisations, and still maintains a reputation for commerce and diplomacy. Not to be...

Experience the majesty of Gornergrat on your visit to Switzerland. Gornergrat is Europe’s highest cog wheel railway from Zermatt to the summit at Gornergrat railway station. From the top, take in stunning views of 29 surrounding mountain peaks, including the iconic...

Nestled in a valley in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, Grindelwald is a winter ski resort and a haven for hikers during the summer. From here, you can take the train via Kleine Scheidigg and through the Eiger Mountain, up to the highest station in Europe at...

Meaning ‘between lakes,’ the clue to Interlaken’s spectacular beauty is in the name. Embracing the valley between the emerald lakes of Thun and Brienz, the traditional timber houses and verdant countryside of the city bask in the shadow of the icing-sugar dusted...

At an elevation of 3,466 metres above sea level, and connecting 4,000 metre peaks Jungfrau and Mönch, respectively, Jungfraujoch in Switzerland is known as the “Top of Europe” and as such, boasts some of the most impressive views on Earth. A highlight of any Swiss...