Which US city is like Switzerland?

Surrounded by 13,000-foot peaks in the San Juan mountain range, Ouray, Colorado, is known as the “Switzerland of America.” This Victorian-era mining town is as authentic as it gets, so you'll only find locally-owned restaurants and boutiques.



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Welcome to the Switzerland of America, also known as Ouray, Colorado. It's one of the most scenic spots in the Centennial State and a place that belongs of the bucket list of every outdoor recreation enthusiast.

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Ouray is known as the Switzerland of Colorado and once you see it you will be like “Yep, totally get that” Its the architecture but also the sheer magnitude of the mountains. Ouray is known for a few things, ice climbing in winter, jeep/4×4 ride and trails and hot springs!

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Ouray is known as the “Switzerland of America” because of the high mountains rising on three and a half sides of town. It sits at 7,792 feet in the heart of the San Juan Mountains off Highway 550.

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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is often called the Little Switzerland of America. Tucked into the state's Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe feels like a quaint alpine escape.

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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is often called the Little Switzerland of America. Tucked into the state's Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe feels like a quaint alpine escape.

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Boulder, for example, was “the Athens of Colorado.” Local wits began referring to Switzerland as “the Colorado of Europe.”

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Mini Switzerland On 7 July 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice-Counsellor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it Mini Switzerland.

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Discover the picturesque charm of Lynton, known as Little Switzerland, and explore its Alpine appearance, stunning scenery, and rich cultural history. Lynton is a small town located on the North Devon coast, which is known for its stunning scenery and spectacular high cliffs.

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Charleston, South Carolina. Even though this town is the definition of Southern, it's also filled with countless similarities to European cities, like grand churches, cobblestone streets, and short, colorful buildings. Not to mention it was named after King Charles II of England.

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June Lake is known as the “Switzerland of California,” but Switzerland's got nothing on this gem of a town.

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Many people around the world and in the country call Costa Rica the Switzerland of Central America” for both the outstanding green landscapes and also for the fact that we strive for democracy and have no standing army. As beautiful as Costa Rica may be, it has areas that stand out the most.

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Poland. About 73% of respondents gave the United States a favorable response. This favorability rating is the highest in Europe. Poland's positive attitudes toward the United States is rooted in President Reagan's stance against the USSR and America's help when Poland left the Soviet bloc.

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For the German-speaking part, they are very similar to Liechtenstein and Austria. Liechtenstein so much so that Switzerland often takes on a “big brother role” to the little principality. Austria, especially Tyrol, and Switzerland are closely related.

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According to the 2007 American Community Survey, the states with the largest populations of Swiss Americans are as follows:
  • California – 117,700.
  • Ohio – 86,147.
  • Pennsylvania – 73,912.
  • Wisconsin – 61,134.
  • Illinois – 42,194.
  • Indiana – 41,540.
  • New York – 40,113.
  • Florida – 39,001.


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