Composed of four cultural regions with different languages, Switzerland nevertheless offers the visitor a surprising sense of unity. A land of mountains and lakes, wild valleys and fertile plains, flowering villages and fabulous cities, it impresses with its serenity and scenic beauty.
During your stay in Switzerland, several cities are among the must-see stops. Start by visiting Geneva, the capital of peace, and enjoy its gigantic 140-meter water jet, the city's emblem, its St. Peter's Cathedral and its International Red Cross Museum. Then discover Zurich, home to the Swiss National Museum, whose old town is a real haven of peace. You can also visit Basel for its historic district and its numerous museums, Lausanne for its gothic Notre-Dame cathedral (13th century) and its Saint-Maire castle, and Bern for its old town, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, its BärenPark and its Kunstmuseum.
After these city escapades, enjoy the fabulous natural environment of the Swiss Confederation. In winter, discover the mountain ranges and their sublime ski resorts. In the Bernese Oberland, glide down the slopes of Adelboden, Grindelwald, Gstaad or Lenk im Semmental. Then enjoy the sumptuous landscapes of the canton of Graubünden by visiting the resorts of Davos, Silvaplana-Surlej or St Moritz. In the Valais, let yourself be seduced by the 46 peaks of more than 4000 meters of altitude at the foot of which are the villages of Crans Montana, Nendaz, Ovronnaz, Saas Fee... Near the Matterhorn, make a detour to the large ski area of Zermatt with an impressive snowpark.
In summer, these ski resorts invite you to practice other activities such as hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata... But you can also enjoy cycling on the 12,000 kilometers of marked trails of the country or walk on the trails of the Swiss National Park to observe ibex, chamois and marmots. Also take advantage of the good weather to visit remarkable sites: the conventual domain of Saint-Gall, the castles of Bellinzona, the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, the Rhaetian railway line Albula-Bernina... Finally, in all seasons, treat yourself to a few gourmet breaks to savor the local specialties: Vaud sausage, meat from the Graubünden region, fondue, raclette, röstis, cheeses, walnut pie, chocolates...