Swiss Lake Towns

The heart of Swiss commerce, finances, and academia, Zurich boasts museums, galleries, a buzzing nightlife, and a superb atmosphere.

Housing a superb collection of medieval, Impressionist, and modern art, this wonderful museum is a hidden gem for any lover of art.

Discover Zurich’s trendiest art galleries, antique stores and bookshops and you wander through its old town.

A treasure trove of French Impressionism, this art collection also contains a selection of modern and fine art.

Diverse and extremely rich, this museum spans history, culture, art, religion, warfare, and more through an array of exquisite exhibits.

One of Switzerland's largest cities, Basel is the country's cultural center with museums, art galleries, and a rich history.

The capital of Switzerland, Bern is a great city with beautiful views of the Alps and a well preserved medieval old town.

Housed in a fine villa, this museum exhibits an array of non-European art, featuring works from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.

The perfect spot to enjoy a pleasant stroll by the water, the quays afford beautiful views over the lake and the city.

Home to nearly 15,000 plant species from around the world, these botanical gardens afford a lovely afternoon stroll.

Founded in the 12C, this marvelous Romanesque cathedral boasts lovely interior, rich ornamentation, and an ecclesiastical museum.

Whether you catch a boat, take a tour, or stand on the flanking platforms, you will enjoy the views of Europe's largest plain waterfall.

Part of the Jura Mountains, this nearly 1,400m peak can be reached by a gondola and offers spectacular panoramic views of the area.

Located on a hill, this area is the site of the 2C Roman settlement, now offering a green respite from the city bustle and great views.

Home to over 2,000 animals, this wonderful zoo features diverse enclosures with varied habitats, from the tropics to the Antarctic.

The summit of this Alpine mountain can be reached by a steam train, and offers a stunning view of the Berne Alps and Lake Brienz.

Home to many historic sites, museums, parks, and fun cultural events, this city is a great destination for lovers of history.

Hike in the area surrounding this large lake, visit one of the charming towns lining its banks, or simply enjoy its tranquil beauty.

Catch a train to this lovely 840m peak, where a wonderful panorama of Zurich and its lake, the Limmat Valley, and the Alps awaits you.

One of Switzerland's major cities, Lucerne offers a myriad of cultural landmarks, a beautiful lake and a lively, fun, atmosphere.

Discover remnants of Lucerne’s ancient fortification as you wander through the historic streets of the mountainside old town.

Home to the city's arts museum, this cultural center also boasts fine modern architecture and a performance venue with superb acoustics.

Stroll along the banks of Lake Lucerne, lined with beautiful houses, palaces, and great viewing points of the surrounding nature.

A gallery housing one of Europe’s finest private art collections with over 200 works from the 19C and 20C.

One of Switzerland's largest cities, Basel is the country's cultural center with museums, art galleries, and a rich history.

The capital of Switzerland, Bern is a great city with beautiful views of the Alps and a well preserved medieval old town.

With a nice focus on fine arts, this museum hosts an impressive collection of 19C-20C artwork and offers an interesting experience.

A fun museum exhibiting an array of transportations, including planes, locomotives, and cars, as well as other curios.

Spanning 170m over the Reuss river, this covered footbridge dates to the 14C and boasts wonderful 17C murals along the interior.

Boasting a wonderful German Renaissance architecture, this 17C church features twin spires and fine decorations.

Dramatically set against the peaks of Jungfraujoch, this astronomical observatory afford breathtaking views of the surroundings.

The summit of this Alpine mountain can be reached by a steam train, and offers a stunning view of the Berne Alps and Lake Brienz.

Founded in the 17C, this lovely church boasts Baroque architecture and a wealth of fine ornamentation, including frescoes and marble.

Depicting a scene in the 19C Franco-Prussian War, this massive panoramic painting is housed in a museum tracing the history of the war.

Preserving a section of glacial landscape dating to the Ice Age, the garden also exhibits fossils and features a mirror maze nearby.

Part of the Jura Mountains, this nearly 1,400m peak can be reached by a gondola and offers spectacular panoramic views of the area.

Whether you catch a boat, take a tour, or stand on the flanking platforms, you will enjoy the views of Europe's largest plain waterfall.

Ride a cable-car to the summit or go mountaineering and brave the 2,343m peak, where a stunning landscape and hiking trails awaits you.

Hike in the area surrounding this large lake, visit one of the charming towns lining its banks, or simply enjoy its tranquil beauty.

A popular town flanked by two lakes and mountains, perfect for all manner of outdoor activities, from hiking to swimming and skiing.

Shop your way through the historic center as you discover charming souvenir stores, great eateries, and local attractions.

A beautiful promenade crossing the town, lined with restaurants, shops, and green sections, as well as boasting a lively ambiance.

The capital of Switzerland, Bern is a great city with beautiful views of the Alps and a well preserved medieval old town.

Dramatically set against the peaks of Jungfraujoch, this astronomical observatory afford breathtaking views of the surroundings.

One of Switzerland's largest cities, Basel is the country's cultural center with museums, art galleries, and a rich history.

The summit of this Alpine mountain can be reached by a steam train, and offers a stunning view of the Berne Alps and Lake Brienz.

Ride a cable-car to the summit or go mountaineering and brave the 2,343m peak, where a stunning landscape and hiking trails awaits you.

At 3,883m, this formidable mountain offers magnificent views and great challenge for skiers and mountaineers.

Ideally located on Lake Leman, Geneva has become a thriving metropolis full of cultural events, museums, music venues, and festivals.

Take an afternoon to stroll through the historic center, discovering local monuments and interesting antique shops.

An exceptional historical library, housing ancient manuscripts, clay tablets, papyri , illuminated tomes, and other literary relics.

Switzerland's largest art museum is home to diverse and fascinating collections, including art, icons, jewelry, archaeology, and more.

Founded in the 12C and boasting remarkable architecture, the cathedral is famed for the 4C archaeological relics found beneath it.

Hike up to the peak to enjoy the views of the countryside below, the splendid Lake Geneva, and the majestic Alps in the distance.

The capital of Switzerland, Bern is a great city with beautiful views of the Alps and a well preserved medieval old town.

Set on the bank of Lake Leman, this English-style garden boasts many cultural curios, an aviary, and is linked to another two parks.

Decked with flowers and ancient trees, this park also features an 18C mansion and affords wonderful grounds for an afternoon stroll.

This museum hosts many exhibitions on botany, mineralogy, and taxidermy, as well as glass models of animal skeletons and other curios.

A spectacular landscaped park, featuring a splendid rose garden, an 18C palace, picnic areas, and beautiful lawns.

One of Western Europe's largest lakes is lined with settlements, offering a natural respite in the heart of busy cities such as Geneva.

Sprawling along the bank of Lake Geneva, this vibrant city is full of culture, arts, history, restaurants, and nightlife.

Home to over 9,000 Chinese and Japanese artifacts, this impressive museum exhibits a wealth of Far Eastern art spanning a millennium.

Surrounded with beautiful parkland and overviewing the lake, this 20th century palace is a base of the United Nations.

Fascinating in its presentation and arrangement, this multi-medium museum traces the history of Red Cross in three parts.

Known as MAMCO for short, this museum houses a diverse collection of over 1,000 pieces of international modern and contemporary art.

A popular resort situated on Lake Geneva, full of historic landmarks, heritage sites, great nearby hiking, and wonderful scenery.

Reaching an altitude of nearly 3,000m, this beautiful mountain is a superb ski challenge, offering breathtaking views of the area.

This popular museums traces the history of watch-making since the 16C onwards, exhibits exquisite timepieces, mechanism, and tools.

Established in the 19C, this museum traces the history of ceramics and glasswork from the 8C onwards, housing over 20,000 items.

Set on the lake of the same name, this charming city is home to several museums, historic buildings, churches, shops, and eateries.

One of the world's highest dams, this 250m-high structure is an impressive feat of human ingenuity surrounded with majestic scenery.