Switzerland Luxury Travel Guide

Switzerland

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Travel to Switzerland, the land of mountains, lakes, cities, cheese, chocolate and craftsmanship. This small country blends the best of Italy, France and Germany though maintains a charming individuality. Switzerland is a sports haven, cultural center and stylish destination for luxury travel.

Travelers in Switzerland describe the grandeur of majestic Alpine mountains as the perfect landscape for year-round sports: mountain biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding and more. The resort town Interlaken is synonymous with extreme sports like bungee jumping and skydiving. Renowned upscale luxury resorts like St. Moritz, Gstaad and Verbier evoke images of internationally affluent hotels and timeless elegance. The Swiss Alps are not just Heidi's homeland; they provide a truly majestic landscape for mountain sports enthusiasts.

Rolling down from the Alps, Switzerland's valleys and lakes are equally stunning and home to effortlessly charming villages and cities. Gingerbread villages like Gruyère offer world-famous cheeses and seasonal specialties. Within these fairy-tale valleys, travelers will find treasured towns and open, inviting locals across the country. Swiss cities run like clockwork and are characteristically exciting, bustling and orderly. Geneva, the second-largest city is culturally and linguistically diverse, exhibiting Switzerland's famous neutrality on every corner and in every boutique. Zurich, the largest city is filled with spectacular cathedrals, the bustling financial center of the country and a population of international businessmen and women.

From sprawling, cosmopolitan cities to elegant mountain villages, Switzerland remains one of Europe's most exciting and diverse travel destinations.