Which cities should you visit in Switzerland?

Our list of the 7 best Swiss towns to visit was hard to narrow down, but here are our choices.
  • Zürich. Zürich is Switzerland's financial capital, main university town, and largest city, with a charming old town (called Altstadt in German). ...
  • Lucerne. ...
  • Bern. ...
  • Interlaken. ...
  • Zermatt. ...
  • Montreux and Geneva. ...
  • Lausanne.




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Luzern is lovely and has much to offer the visitor. Geneve is an expensive (and soulless) big city and international business center. This will be our 4th day in Luzern and we both love this town. Luzern kind of reminds me of a mini paris with all the outdoor restaurants,river through the city,and a lot of shops.

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But in general, If you want to do the touristy program then Luzern is the place. Zurich is the business city of Switzerland, it is very lovely and has many things to offer... but it is not as picture book quaint as Luzern.

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The most traditionally scenic part of the city is Geneva's Old Town, clustered on a hill around the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre and the pretty pedestrian Place du Bourg-de-Four.

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Long prominent in banking and business, Zürich has been energized by its emerging art scene, newly popular neighbourhoods, and an influx of immigrants that have contributed to its revived youthfulness and diversity. Zürich has become one of the most vibrant cities in 21st-century Europe.

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Following are some of the famous things in Switzerland that you need to know before visiting the country:
  • Fondue. It is the national dish of Switzerland, made with cornstarch cheese and wine. ...
  • Chocolate. Chocolate is also one of the most popular food items in Switzerland. ...
  • Watches. ...
  • Fasnacht. ...
  • Swiss Cheese. ...
  • Train Rides. ...
  • Skiing.


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Found out here the best time to visit Switzerland. Generally, the best time to visit Switzerland is in the spring/early summer and in the early fall, April through June or September and October. This is when you're unlikely to battle thick tourist crowds and enjoy some of the most pleasant weather.

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The 11 best places to visit in Switzerland
  • Jungfrau. The idyllic Jungfrau region is the icing on the Alpine cake of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. ...
  • Bern. ...
  • Lake Geneva. ...
  • Zermatt. ...
  • Swiss National Park. ...
  • Bellinzona. ...
  • Jura Mountains and Lac de Neuchâtel. ...
  • Appenzell and northeastern Switzerland.


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Known as “The Top of Europe”, Jungfraujoch might just be the most beautiful place in Switzerland. It is definitely a 'must-see' for your Swiss holiday. Every turn you make in Switzerland is different, different language, however, the landscape, the villages are always very unique and BEAUTIFUL…

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lauterbrunnen, Switzerland 4K - The most beautiful Swiss village - Fairytale village - YouTube.

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Zug is Switzerland's stable place and the safest area to live. Zug is Switzerland's safest region with the lowest crime rate per 1,000 population of all Swiss cities and regions.

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Numbeo uses the data to publishes snapshot-style indexes twice a year, and in the latest safety index, Zurich is ranked as the fifth safest city, with Bern at number 12 and Basel at 16. Geneva doesn't fare so well, ranking in 62nd place, with Lausanne all the way down in 98th.

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One of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva has served as a model for republican government and owes its preeminence to the triumph of human, rather than geographic, factors. It developed its unique character from the 16th century, when, as the centre of the Calvinist Reformation, it became the “Protestant Rome.”

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Lucerne is best-known for the wooden bridge spanning the river to connect the city. The most famous and world's oldest one is the Chapel Bridge dating back to the 14th century. This pedestrians bridge is decorated with pictures representing Lucerne's history.

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I would recommend Zermatt - if you like mountains and hiking and quiet, Lucerne if you like cities and nightlife. Lucerne is a city, you will find the same kinds of things in Lucerne that you will find in Geneva - Lucerne does have Mt. Pilatus, you can take a great round trip tour, boat, cog rail, tram, gondola, bus...

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The central Old Town area is compact and can get crowded, but it's easy to lose the herd by venturing out a little to see the famous Lion of Lucerne or walk the Musegg Wall, with its series of watchtowers. All the major sites are walkable.

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Luzern is more comfortable, old money and beautiful setting on the lake. Interlaken is closer to the big mountains, hiking, etc. I prefer Interlaken, but Luzern is more comfortable for first time to Switzerland. I would not want to spend 4 hours on the train to commute from one to the other however.

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