Located in west central Europe, bordered on the north by
France and Germany, on the east by Austria and Liechtenstein, on the south by
Italy, and on the west and south-west by France
A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a winter
resort which offers skiing and a variety of summer and winter sports as well as
mud and mineral baths and mud therapies. Savour caviar and truffles in some of
the resorts' fine restaurants or spa treatment at the Health Spa Centre. This
town is also known for its active and expensive nightlife.
The town of Montreux is located in the heart of the Swiss
Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walk by the lakeside and explore the
Chillon Castle, or take a tour of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of
this eleventh-century castle, the most frequently visited historical building
in Switzerland where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and
furniture. The castle can be reached by walking along the lakefront or taking
the train or trolley bus.
Be sure to visit Basel,
Switzerland's second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its
world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and
masks parading in the streets. The carnival starts on the Monday after Ash
Wednesday, and cafes and bars are open all night as confetti, sweets, and
flowers are thrown to the crowd
Situated near the town of Schaffhausen, Europe's largest
waterfalls, is a magnificent natural wonder. Near the falls is the medieval
castle, Schoss Laufen, which houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On
Swiss National Day, 1 August, the Rhine Falls is host to fantastic display of
fireworks which attracts thousands of tourists.
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