Destinations in Switzerland: Travel Guide

Zurich is the biggest city and the economical center of Switzerland. The number of citizens is 340 000, 30% of them are emigrants from other countries. The city is situated at the banks of the Limmat River and Lake Zurich. This city is famous all over the world first of all as the city of banks and business centers. But Zurich is not just a city of blue-collars – it has a lot of entertainment...
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Zermatt is one of popular tourist resorts situated in southern Switzerland. The mountain village of Zermatt is one of the greatest ski and climbing centers of the world. Nestled in a deep valley enclosed between steeply scarped mountains, it is dominated by the huge and gracefully curved pyramid of the Matterhorn.

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Geneva is not very popular with tourists, because it has the reputation of a boring, unattractive and too traditional city, but in reality the things are absolutely different. Geneva can boast of a splendid location on the bank of Lake Geneva, narrow streets near Bourg-de-Four Square, where you can spend hours walking, historical buildings (among them the Museum of Modern Art), a large number of...
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Lucerne is a truly attractive place and the eighth largest city of Switzerland. This city is situated on the shore of Lake Lucerne. Lucerne is considered the capital of Central Switzerland. It is also known as "city of lights" – this name has come from the legend about its foundation. During your stay in Lucerne don’t forget to visit Seebrücke Bridge that features a magnificent panorama of...
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Interlaken is a popular sky resort that has been attracting multiple visitors starting from the 19th century. Here you will find unforgettable landscapes and beautiful nature. The town’s location is wonderful – it is surrounded by lakes; even its name can be translated as “located between the lakes”. During winter months the main entertainment is easy to predict – these are walks on...
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Swiss city Basel is divided into two parts by the Rhine River. So called Big Basel is considered the historical center of the city. Located on south-west, this is a picturesque pedestals only zone that traditionally attracts both locals and tourists by its clean air and rich flora. The symbol of Big Basel is the Cathedral that can be seen even from the opposite bank of the river. The second part...
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Locarno is a city located on the shore of Lake Maggiore at the foot of the Alpine ridge. The second name of this place is "City of Peace." Locarno got this name after the international agreement about peace had been signed here in 1925. Another reason for this name is in the fact Locarno is a magnificent lakeside recreation area full of beautiful subtropical parks. International Film Festival...
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Lugano is a southern city in Switzerland, which is separated from the rest of the country by Monte Bre and San Salvatore mountain range. The city is located on the shore of Lake Lugano. Lugano became a major trading center already in the IX century. Because of this it was constantly conquered by different troops, including Spanish ones. Lugano became a part of the Swiss Union only in 1512....
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