Why is Jim Thorpe called Little Switzerland?

Tucked away in the southern Poconos, Jim Thorpe is pressed against the area's foothills, creating the stunning backdrop that earned the town its designation as a Swiss-like escape.



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In 1910, Judge Heriot Clarkson established a summer escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains, naming it “Little Switzerland” because of the surrounding slopes' resemblance to the Swiss Alps.

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The Wallowas in NE Oregon are sometimes referred to as America's Little Switzerland. Sure, the comparison is mostly a marketing ploy, but the area is stunningly beautiful. Ouray, Colo., sits in a bowl of spiky mountains and is gorgeous. Snowy sometimes...

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Swiss Americans by percentage of total population
  • Berne, Indiana – 29.10%
  • Monticello, Wisconsin – 28.82%
  • New Glarus, Wisconsin – 28.26%
  • Boys Ranch, Texas – 23.30%
  • Monroe, Wisconsin – 18.91%
  • Pandora, Ohio – 18.90%
  • Argyle, Wisconsin – 17.84%
  • Sugarcreek, Ohio – 17.29%


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If you haven't been to Stoudtburg Village you're missing out on the best kept secret in Lancaster County. Located in Adamstown, PA in the heart of the Anitique Capital, it is like stepping into a little European Village where no cars hamper your stroll and our quaint shops cater to your smallest whims.

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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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Zurich is home to 99,300 millionaires (who own assets worth more than 100 million francs) and 12 billionaires, and Geneva to 85,800 millionaires and 15 billionaires, the survey shows. That is a lot of really rich people living in relatively small (on the global scale) cities.

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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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