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Whether you travel on your bike, on foot, by rail, bus or boat – nature beckons. From the highest mountain to the clearest lake or deepest gorge, there are many sides to summer in Switzerland. Learn more about them here:

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Summer in Switzerland is simply amazing. And thanks to this magazine, it can be extra special. Whether you venture just outside of town or all the way up a mountain, exploring Switzerland’s natural treasures will produce some great memories.

Enjoy your Swisstainable holiday in Switzerland!

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Matthias Albrecht Director GCC, Switzerland Tourism. Inspired by sustainable towns and Switzerland.

Swisstainable.

Sustainability has been shaping Switzerland for decades. Whether through the predominant use of hydroelectric power, the high environmental awareness of the Swiss people or the early and comprehensive expansion of public transport, which illustrates what sustainability looks like in Swiss tourism: created for the regional population, enjoyed by guests from all over the world.

This sustainability programme is designed not as yet another certification process, but with the intention of providing guidance for you. At the same time, we want to create a movement in which the entire industry can get involved.

So far over 670 service providers in Switzerland are participating in the Swisstainable programme. Each supplier is making their offerings more sustainable.

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The Merian Gardens are a beautiful botanical garden, a historic park and a carefully designed place for relaxation on the outskirts of the city of Basel. They draw visitors all year round with their stunning array of blooms, unique variety of plants and impressive botanical collections.

Merian Gardens

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Diemtigtal Nature Park

Seemingly secluded from the rest of the world, this lowermost but typical side valley of the Simmental is a unique and welcoming place. The Diemtigtal valley is a 16-kilometre-long oasis of wilderness and pristine beauty. The Diemtigen village with its magnificent wooden houses is a feast for the eyes.

Lago di Saoseo

The Lago di Saoseo shimmers like an optical illusion, its waters a vivid, luminescent cobalt-blue. The Lago di Val Viola, dark violet in colour, nestles in the gentle hollow at the foot of the Scima da Saoseo. It has the shape of an eye and is surrounded by larches and pines of the Val di Campo.

Olive Tree Trail

A route with views across Lake Lugano, on which a landscape reminiscent of the Mediterranean can be enjoyed. The trail winds between Castagnola and Gandria, passes across the remains of old olive groves and areas on which this prized tree is again being planted.

Tamina Gorge

History comes to life in the Tamina Gorge: it is the source of the healing 36.5° C warm thermal water that made Bad Pfäfers and Bad Ragaz world-famous – two resorts with a centuries-old spa history.

10 weekly markets in Switzerland.

Whether they ooze Mediterranean atmosphere or mediaeval charm – Switzerland’s weekly markets are as varied and unique as Swiss cities themselves. What they all have in common is the opportunity for friendly encounters between producers and consumers, the quality and local origin of the produce, and first and foremost the shopping experience!

Lucerne weekly market

Every Tuesday and Saturday morning, tourists and townspeople alike flock to the banks of the river Reuss to enjoy local produce, the picturesque old town of Lucerne and it’s magnificent Chapel Bridge.

Neuchâtel weekly market

On Tuesday and Saturday mornings, and in summer also on Thursdays, the people of Neuchâtel are drawn to the Place des Halles. Visitors frequently stop to gaze up at the superb façades of the18th-century houses around them.

Bellinzona weekly market

The market is held on Saturday mornings and, on a smaller scale, on Wednesdays, occupying almost all the streets of the historic centre. The richly traditional weekly market in Ticino’s capital is held close by the imposing monuments. ticino.ch/en

Basel weekly market

From Monday to Saturday a busy and colourful market is held on the Market Square just a few steps away from the Rhine. What makes it striking is that it takes place in front of the imposing and richly decorated town hall. basel.com/en

Chur weekly market

Every Saturday morning, from May to October, the Alpine town turns into a paradise for market lovers. That’s when market stalls line the streets of the romantic old town of Chur. chur.graubuenden.ch

Schaffhausen weekly market

On Tuesday and Saturday mornings the Vordergasse is bedecked with colourful market stalls, it’s picture perfect, thanks to its many oriel windows and richly painted house façades. schaffhauser-wochenmarkt.ch

Carouge weekly market

With its Sardinian roots, the district has something of a dolce vita feel and a Latin vibe. So a large weekly market that brings producers and consumers together is a perfect match for this Geneva district’s outlook on life.

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Visp farmers’ market

On Friday, locals and visitors can do their shopping in Visp’s old town, enjoy local products from the surrounding Valais vineyards and get the weekend started.

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Bern weekly markets

The year-round weekly markets on the Bärenplatz and the Bundesplatz are as much a part of Bern as the Bear Park and the Parliament House. Next to the markets, six kilometres of covered Shopping promenade awaits you. bern.com/en

Fribourg weekly market

While Fribourg’s market gardeners and cheesemakers sell their fresh produce on Thursdays in the Neustadt district, on Wednesdays and Saturdays the 100-plus market stalls line the narrow streets of the old town.

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10 weekly markets in Switzerland.

12/77 Grand Tour of Switzerland. Regions and Destinations.

14 Zurich

18 Graubunden

21 Davos

24 Zermatt

27 Crans-Montana

30 Lugano

34 Swiss Travel System.

41 Switzerland is well connected.

43 Swiss made. 48 Swiss Visa.

56 Regions and Destinations.

57 Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region 64 Bern Region 66 Basel Region 70 Vaud Region 74 Geneva 79 Alpine life.

Marvel at the sunrise over the Matterhorn at least once in your lifetime. Don’t miss wandering through the vineyards of the winemaking villages of Lavaux. Or conquering the cobblestoned Tremola on the south side of the Gotthard Pass. The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a magnificent holiday and driving experience – and a concentration of all things Swiss: 1,600 kilometres long, it spans four linguistic regions, five Alpine passes, 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 22 stunning lakes. MySwitzerland is happy to present a selection of highlights from 10 regions on the world’s first road trip for electric vehicles, the Grand Tour of Switzerland. Have fun exploring!

You will find a map of the Grand Tour at the back of the magazine. For more information, please see MySwitzerland.com/grandtour

Ticino. Cabriolet on the legendary Tremola at the Gotthard Pass.

Zurich.

The city by glistening water nestles amidst magnificent scenery. Besides day trips to the nearby mountains, the small metropolis is an absolute shopping paradise for trendsetters and fashion lovers.

Boat trip on Lake Zurich. The picturesque boat trip from Zurich to the medieval town of Rapperswil takes around two hours. Circular boat tours are available from 1 1/2 to 4 hours.

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Natural Zurich

Zurich lies in the heart of Switzerland, surrounded by rippling rivers, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. With its many green areas and secluded forests all around, the natural yet cultivated city is the perfect travel destination for families with children. And thanks to the short distances, countless family experiences start right on the hotel doorstep: how about, for example, a leisurely cruise on deep-blue Lake Zurich?

Zurich, Zurich Region

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The modern, light-flooded museum building offers 20,000 square metres of chocolate fascination with a chocolate fountain, multimedia exhibition, café, workshops and the largest Lindt Chocolate Shop.

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Haus Hiltl

According to Guinness World Records, the Haus Hiltl was the first vegetarian restaurant in the world. The restaurant– which is named for its founder, Ambrosius Hiltl – has been serving vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike with meat-free culinary specialities from all over the world since 1898.

Experience animals

Zurich Zoo, which was built in 1929, has been named one of the best of its kind in Europe on multiple occasions. That is hardly surprising, for the enormous animal park impresses with its spacious enclosures, which replicate the animals’ natural habitats as closely as possible. However, a visit to the Uetliberg, offering magnificent views over the city and lake, to the Juckerhof adventure farm with its petting zoo or to the FIFA World Football Museum are also highlights for young and old.

One of Europe’s most luxurious shopping streets connects Zurich Main Station to the lake. Built over 150 years ago, where the city moats once stood, today it is a mecca for shopping enthusiasts. Here you find all of the luxury fashion brands, renowned jewelry and watch stores as well as the traditional premium department stores Jelmoli and Globus.

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Guests meet in one of the city’s most famous café-salons for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, or to enjoy the delectable patisserie: melt-inyour-mouth truffles, light and airy Luxemburgerli macarons, handmade dark chocolate, and cakes are just some of the many tempting delicacies on offer in the Confiserie Sprüngli at Paradeplatz.

Visit Graubunden.

Ideally located within two hours from Zurich, the Graubunden Region offers the perfect setting for families and nature enthusiasts. With over 600 lakes and picturesque villages nestled among the mountains, the choice is endless.

Luxury & healing waters. Enjoy thermal spas with healing properties in Vals or Bad Ragaz while enjoying five-star facilities in their nearby hotels or fantastic views in Scuol and its Belvédère Hotel. visitgraubunden.com/ar/

Discover Graubunden – endless possibilities

In a place of bright green valleys, snow-capped peaks, and clear alpine lakes, days are spent walking through the Rhine Gorge (otherwise known as the Swiss Grand Canyon) and experiencing the ultimate in thermal water healing at one of the many world-renowned spas. Or take a train journey through glacial landscapes so supremely beautiful that it has aptly been titled one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world, and finish your day with high-end shopping.

Lake Cauma,, Graubunden © Graubunden Tourism

Toboggan adventure, Pradaschier, Graubunden

Visit the birthplace of Heidi Nostalgic childhood memories are brought back to life at Heidi Village in Heidiland

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Discover the most beautiful sights of Graubunden individually – on a tour on the Alpine Circle.

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Davos.

Davos is the highest city in Europe and famous for the variety of sports, leisure and cultural activities, its healing climate, the HC Davos, the Spengler Cup, Swissalpine, the Kirchner Museum and the World Economic Forum.

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Stroll through duty-free resorts and shop in style

Graubunden’s shopping scene is diverse and vibrant, spanning the spectrum from tax-free resorts in Samnaun to the haute couture of Via Serlas, St. Moritz.

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Davos Klosters, Graubunden

Experience the Zügen gorge from Davos to Filisur. Ride on a nostalgic train to the UNESCO World Heritage Landwasser

Davos Klosters – fresh air and water

Sporting paradise, spa town, congress town, cultural centre and après-ski meet amidst a beautiful mountain landscape: Davos is the ideal starting base for exploring the unspoiled nature in the Flüela, Dischma and Sertig valleys or the Walser villages of Monstein and Wiesen. The Schatzalp, also known as the “Magic Mountain”, lies high up on a sun-kissed terrace directly above Davos at a height of 1,861 metres. The Landwasser valley with Davos in the middle is unique in the Alps with its side valleys, glaciers, rivers and lakes.

Alpenhof, eating in a chalet

The highest Mediterranean culinary art and fine Swiss specialities, carefully prepared and perfectly presented by the host Roberto. Locals and holiday guests love the first-class cuisine and attentive service.

Das Lokal

Lokal is not just a name. Das Lokal has a meaning, is a mission: The meat of the burgers comes from trustworthy farmers from the mountain village of Bergün in the Albula Valley, just south of Davos. From mountain farmers who “still love their animals” and treat the livestock respectfully, right to the end.

Kaffee Klatsch

Kaffee Klatsch is a Swiss Alpine coffeehouse. It is a place to have a coffee, stay for a meal, read a book, shop for items in the boutique, share experiences or a recipe, or meet new friends. The experience for customers is that of being in a comfortable living room.

Paragliding (tandem flight)

Flying like a bird in front of a breathtaking mountain scenery. There are about 1,000 metres of altitude for the flight. For the whole event it is recommended to plan about 2 hours (including mountain railway ride). The flight duration is between 15 to 35 minutes (depending on upwind and thermals). Enough time to feel free as a bird.

Aerial view of Davos, Graubunden © Carmen Wenger

Davos Alpenhof

Zermatt.

Zermatt’s mountain world makes travelling to the top of a mountain a fascinating experience. The viewing points do not just give one a view of the Matterhorn and 37 four-thousanders. They are oases, where one can relax while enjoying nature’s pristine beauty.

Gornergrat (3,089 m).

Surrounded by 29 four-thousanders, the mountain panorama and the glorious view of the Matterhorn are unforgettable.

Perfect by nature

Mountains, forests and lakes: Nature is calling! Zermatt is the perfect place to experience nature in all its glory, whether you’re seeking action or relaxation. There’s a wide range of activities for families, hikers, mountain bikers, Matterhorn lovers and people who love having fun. Exercise in the fresh air surrounded by verdant beauty. Recharge your batteries at the foot of the Matterhorn.

The Grindjisee (2,324 m), Zermatt, Valais © Pascal Gertschen

Zermatt, Valais with the famous Matterhorn

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Culinary experiences

It is not a secret that guests in Zermatt are spoiled around the clock. Zermatt has the greatest density of gourmet and mountain restaurants. The international restaurant guides confirm this each year. The selection is great: from traditional dishes or an experimental art of cooking to Asian, Indian or MediterraneanAlpine cuisine.

Crans-Montana.

Crans-Montana is characterised by the most impressive panorama of the Alps. Located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,500 metres, it offers the mountains as the Swiss like to live it.

Family-friendly, cosmopolitan, with a touch of luxury, Crans-Montana vibrates year round to the rhythm of lively events.

Shopping experience

Zermatt is well known for its relaxed and friendly shopping as it is fully pedestrianised. Along the Bahnhofstrasse or through the little lanes, with friendly cafés and bars nearby. Where, after some shopping, families, sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike can be found carrying around premium brand name shopping bags.

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Children are our VIPs Thanks to the Wolli Card children up to the age of nine years benefit from special deals. They travel free on all the mountain lifts, overnight at no charge in many of the hotels and holiday apartments, pay no holiday taxes and receive special offers in restaurants or shops.

A real open-air shopping centre Treat yourself in the Rue du Prado, where you’ll find the top luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Moncler, Chopard, Hermes, Max Mara or Montblanc. Discover this season’s sporting trends, stroll past the jewellery store windows or pick up the latest fashionable decorative object. Everyone will find their joy amongst the many shopping possibilities which make Crans-Montana a real open-air shopping centre in the heart of the Alps.

Spectacular suspension bridge on Bisse du Ro

Restaurant FIVE at Guarda Golf

Escape to the heart of the mountain pastures.

An escape to explore the Tièche Waterfall, in the heart of verdant green mountain pastures. On the way, stop to try local cheese in one of the mountain huts.

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The Bisse du Ro is one of the most impressive hikes. One follows a water transport canal built in the 16th century which runs along the mountain. Halfway along the way, the suspended footbridge inaugurated in the spring of 2020 rises 70 metres above the ground and is 120 metres long. The landscape is stunning and the walk is very entertaining. The hike is easy and enjoyable for the whole family.

The FIVE is the new restaurant of the Guarda Golf Hotel. Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and the spirit of sharing, you can savour Aegean and Levantine mezze, Mediterranean grills, fish specialities and Italian culinary dishes served in style. Enjoy the beautiful mountain view and your meal from the sunny terrace overlooking the golf course.

My Explorer Card

From one night in a hotel or renting an apartment, you are eligible to the My Explorer Card. This advantage card gives you free access to more than 10 family activities, in-resort public transportation as well as exclusive discounts on the cable cars.

Bisse du Ro suspension bridge, Crans-Montana, Valais © David Carlier

Lugano – Ticino Region.

Ticino is the southernmost part of Switzerland, situated only one hour drive from Milan. The destination is known for its fascinating lakeshores, its excursion and shopping opportunities, as well as its cultural offer.

Funicular Monte San Salvatore. Monte San Salvatore towers majestically over Lugano, offering a unique perspective of its lake and the Swiss Alps. montesansalvatore.ch

Lugano, an ideal family holiday destination

Lugano is the largest and best-known city in the holiday region of Ticino. Famous for its lake, the quality of life and its financial activity, it remains in the heart due to its natural setting, its parks, its flower gardens and its magnificent historical villas. Set in a typically Mediterranean atmosphere, the region of Lugano offers a wide range of activities that make it the ideal place for family holidays: boat trips, chocolate factories, theme and adventure parks – just to name a few.

Panorama view from the top of Monte Brè © Milo Zanecchia

Funicular San Salvatore, Lugano © Milo Zanecchia

Morcote, Ticino © david&kathrin, Switzerland Tourism

Guided tour in Arabic

Lugano Region can assist guests and organise tours with Arabicspeaking guides. Unforgettable excursions accompanied by expert guides allow our guests to appreciate and admire the various sites concentrated within a small area which include nature, culture, and picturesque villages.

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Monte Generoso is going green

Since its recent revamp, Monte Generoso is operating with a focus on the environment. From its energy consumption to the local products of its restaurant; looking at breathtaking views can be done sustainably.

Fox Town

15 kilometres from Lugano, you can find one of the largest outlet malls in southern Europe, the temple of luxury and elegance: Fox Town. It features 160 shops that host 250 international brands of clothing, fashion accessories, sporting goods and home appliances, selling their products with discounts all year round.

Ticino Ticket

Ticino Ticket – received complimentary upon check-in – provides various discounts on tourist attractions such as adventure parks, museums, and mountain railways. Other than that it offers free public transportation by train and bus in the whole area!

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Swiss Travel System. |

Swiss Travel Guide app

The Swiss Travel Guide is the ideal public transport app for tourists and the essential companion for travels by train, bus and boat throughout Switzerland. Thanks to this app, any journey through Switzerland can now be planned to perfection, and the visitor never misses a highlight.

Swiss Travel pass – all-in-one ticket

Exploring Switzerland has never been easier! For guests from abroad, the all-in-one ticket Swiss Travel Pass is the key to Switzerland’s public transport. This ticket enables visitors to explore Switzerland by train, bus and boat on 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days. The ticket includes the famous panorama routes as well as trams and buses in 90 towns and cities.

Highlights with train, bus and boat Switzerland is home to the densest public transport network worldwide. It includes almost 29,000 kilometres of rail, road and waterway routes, making the remotest places accessible. Public transport operates as accurately and efficiently as the wheels of a Swiss watch. Whatever the travellers’ requirements, a wide range of tickets and passes are available to meet any need.

Swiss Family Card

No other country has a more family-friendly public transport system than Switzerland! Thanks to the complimentary Swiss Family Card, children under 16 years of age travel free of charge by train, bus and boat.

Castle of Chillon, Veytaux, Vaud Region

GoldenPass, Montreux, Vaud Region

Enjoying peak pleasures at half price

Climb the highest mountains – it’s easy on a mountain railway. At half price, no less: Enjoy your personal summit experience at a 50% discount with the Swiss Travel Pass.

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Nearly 500 museums included

Switzerland has not only the densest public transport system in the world, but also the highest density of museums. And best of all, the Swiss Travel Pass includes admission to 500 museums across the country.

Luggage service

Carefree travel – without baggage and unnecessary waiting time: Luggage can be conveniently sent from any international airport in the world to selected destinations in Switzerland. This service is also available within Switzerland.

Switzerland’s Premium Panoramic Trains

Switzerland’s Premium Panoramic Trains, such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Line or Gotthard Panorama Express are world famous, captivating passengers with their large panoramic windows and views of mountains, lakes and other natural wonders. Don’t miss travelling on one of them.

Uncounted rivers and lakes make Switzerland the magical place that it is – just as much as snow-capped mountains and eternal ice. The next body of water is never farther than 15 kilometres afield! Holders of a Swiss Travel Pass get to explore them for free.

Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne Region

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland.

A train journey combining 1,280 kilometres of beauty

11 large lakes, 4 official languages, 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 1,280 kilometres of magnificent view in between: On the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, panoramic trains take you to all the highlights and sights in Switzerland, year-round. Get in, lean back and enjoy –wherever you like.

All highlights on one single route

Discover Switzerland's sights and landmarks rom the comfort of the train.

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland merges the most beautiful panoramic lines into one unique route of 1,280 kilometres in length. There is no prescribed direction or duration. You can hop on and off wherever you please. Whether at Zermatt or St. Moritz, in the Canton of Ticino or the Lavaux, at the Rhine Falls or Lake Lucerne: The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is a perfect starting point for excursions as well.

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland app

All “must-sees” along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland at a glance: The new app offers this and much more besides. Apart from receiving push notifications about upcoming sights and landmarks, travellers get a chance to playfully collect stamps and credits. Those who have collected enough can achieve the distinction of becoming “Master of the Grand Train Tour”. On top of it all, there are presents and discounts via integrated digital coupons to be had.

myTravel Stamp Booklet

Nine individual and unique stamps are waiting to be collected along the most beautiful train tour of Switzerland. However, the myTravel Stamp Booklet is more than just an attractive public transport souvenir: It impresses with a prize competition and plenty of useful travel information. The booklet is available in 6 languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese simplified and traditional, Thai) and can be obtained for free at many points-of-sale.

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Stuttgart 220km Munich 261km Amsterdam 603km Brussels 560km Frankfurt 286km Berlin 660km Vienna 603km Madrid 1,009km Barcelona 637km Paris 540km Milan 60km Rome 692km FL A I F D ةرئاطلاب ةطــساوب .طقــسم و يبد نم ايموي ةيرــسيوسلا طوطخلا رفاــست ،يبظ وبأ نم ايموي نارــيطلل داحتلاا ،يبد نم اــيموي نــيترم تاراــملإا نارــيط نم ايموي ةيرطقلا ةــيوجلا طوطخلا ،طقــسم نم اــيموي يــنامعلا نارــيطلا ايموي ناريطلل داــحتلاا ،يبد نم ايموي تاراملإا نارــيط :فــينج ىــلإ .ةــحودلا طوطخلا ،ةدجو ضايرلا نــم ةيدوعــسلا ةيوجلا طوطخلا ،يبظ وــبأ نــم .ةحودلا نم ايموي ةــيرطقلا ةــيوجلا

By plane

To Zurich: SWISS daily from Dubai and Muscat. Emirates twice daily from Dubai, Etihad daily from Abu Dhabi, Oman Air daily from Muscat, Qatar Airways daily from Doha. To Geneva: Emirates daily from Dubai, Etihad daily from Abu Dhabi, Saudia Airlines from Riyadh and Jeddah, Qatar Airways daily from Doha.

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Zurich Airport –the gateway to the Alps.

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Swiss made.

Products made in Switzerland. Swiss products are evidence of utmost quality, natural ingredients and careful preparation. Swiss made is the proven trademark of Switzerland’s production quality and the finest goods carrying the premium label. Please enjoy our best selection.

Unique shopping experience –always 30% to 70% off.

Discover more than 160 international brands in about 80 stores. Fashion, Lifestyle, Chocolate, Outdoor & Sportswear – like Adidas, Armani, Bogner, Boggi Milano, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Jet Set, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Marc Cain, MxM, Nike, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.

Enjoy a beautiful open-air-village with special chalet houses in a typical Swiss style – surrounded by a wonderful mountain backdrop. The Landquart Fashion Outlet is only 60 min away from Zurich, 15 min from Lake Walensee or 90 min from Lucerne. The restaurant Margaux in the heart of the Shopping Village offers a delicious break with fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. We offer direct Tax Refund by Global Blue in our Tourist Information Centre.

Our VIP Programme offers a special discount and other added values.

The staff of our Tourist Information Centre (directly at the entrance) is happy to serve you.

Open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm ALSO ON SUNDAY

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Swiss chocolate © Francois Bertin

Cheeses from Switzerland –a time-honoured tradition

Cheeses from Switzerland.

Swiss cheese makers are passionate about guarding their time-honoured traditions. In the small village cheese dairies, of which there are around 600 throughout Switzerland, the cheese makers combine the old knowledge of cheesemaking with the best of modern technology to ensure that quality is maintained for the consumer. The essential element in any cheeses from Switzerland is the milk. It is delivered daily fresh from the cow and not from any unknown sources. And it is the quality of that milk that gives cheeses from Switzerland its premium reputation. The majority of the over 700 types of Swiss cheeses are produced from unpasteurised milk. Cheese makers know that the flavour is just not the same when milk has been pasteurised and taste destroyed in the process.

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The True Taste of Cheese

Residents of Qatar who wish to travel to Switzerland have to apply for their Schengen visa at the outsourcing company VFS Global. For detailed information and the application form please visit:

VFS Global in Doha

1st floor 102, Al Nuaimi Building, Oqba Ibn Nafie Street, Airport Road, Doha, Qatar

Swiss Visa.

Switzerland belongs to the Schengen area, its member states introduced the Visa Information System (VIS). The VIS will be used to store the biometric data of the visa applicants. The diplomatic representations of the Schengen member states are connected to the system region by region. Embassies/consulates and VFS are looking forward to assisting you in getting your visa for your next visit to Switzerland.

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+974 4 423 1158

Bahrain

Since February 2018 Bahrain is under the accreditation of Swiss Embassy Abu Dhabi. Residents of Bahrain who wish to travel to Switzerland have to apply for their Schengen visa at the outsourcing company VFS Global.

VFS application centre in Bahrain 18th Floor, Diplomatic Commercial Office Towers, Building 1565, Road 1722, Block 317, Manama, Bahrain

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+973 1 619 9301

More information regarding travelling to Switzerland and visas, please visit: myswitzerland.com/open

Kuwait

Since December 2015 Kuwait is under the accreditation of Swiss Embassy Qatar. Residents of Kuwait who wish to travel to Switzerland have to apply for their Schengen visa at the outsourcing company VFS Global.

VFS application centre in Kuwait

Level 28, Arraya Centre, Tower 1, Al Shuhada Street, Kuwait City, Kuwait

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+965 2 225 4675

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Saudi Arabia

Residents of Saudi Arabia who wish to travel to Switzerland have to apply for their Schengen visa at the outsourcing company VFS Global. For detailed information and the application form please visit:

VFS application centres in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Makkah Al Mukarramah Road 2523, Al

Hada Dist., Riyadh, 12913, KSA

Jeddah: Joint Visa Application Centre, Suwaid

Bin Sakher Street, Al Mohammadiya District 1

Jeddah 21511, KSA

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+966 9 200 0746 8

United Arab Emirates

Nationals of the United Arab Emirates don’t need a visa for Switzerland. Other residents of the United Arab Emirates who wish to travel to Switzerland have to apply for their Schengen visa at the outsourcing company VFS Global. For detailed information and the application form please visit:

VFS application centres in the UAE

Dubai: Wafi Mall, Level 2 Falcon, Phase 2

Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE

Abu Dhabi: Level B2 – The Mall, World Trade Center – Khalifa Bin Zayed, The First St, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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info.swissuae@vfshelpline.com

+971 4 205 5888

Oman

Residents of Oman requiring a Schengen visa to travel to Switzerland need to apply at the Joint Visa Application Centre for the Netherlands in Muscat. All information about visa requirements can be obtained from its website. Appointments must be made online.

Joint Visa Application Centre

VFS Global Oman

Level-1, Panorama Mall, Dohat Al Adab Street P.O Box 2121, P.C. 112, Al Khuwair, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

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Switzerland is looking forward to welcoming you on its pathways and on the Grand Tour of Switzerland, not only by bus, boat and train but also by car.

Some important traffic tips and regulations in Switzerland.

■ Drivers keep to the right of the road. Passing on the right side is strictly prohibited.

■ The headlights must be left on at all times, day and night.

■ Speed limits (unless posted otherwise): superhighways 120 km/h (75 mph), national speed limit 80 km/h (50 mph), built-up areas 50 km/h (31 mph).

■ Pedestrians have the right of way at pedestrian crossings. Cars must come to a complete stop.

■ Seatbelts must be worn in both front and back seats.

■ Children under the age of 13 or heights of 150 centimetres must be seated in a child seat in the back.

■ Directional road signs: superhighways – green; main roads – blue; country roads – white.

■ City and village centres are often reserved for pedestrians. No cars are allowed.

■ Parking only in designated areas.

A small country with a wide range of roads.

On the way from Hohenkasten to Staubern overlooking the Saemtisersee © Renato Bagattini

Fashionable since 1870

The Grand Hotel National in Lucerne has always been the cradle of the hotel industry and cuisine. Spend a relaxing night in one of the Belle Époque-style guest rooms and dive into Lucerne’s only indoor pool. The National also offers residences – perfect for short or long stays, as a couple or with the family.

Unlock your potential Chenot Palace Weggis, a health wellness retreat majestically positioned on Lake Lucerne, is the epitome of holistic science-based wellness. We do not treat disease, we promote health. Our detoxifying treatment programmes enable guests to reach a higher level of functionality and vitality at any age.

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Where Lucerne writes stories

On the shores of Lake Lucerne lies the Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern with 101 excellent rooms and suites. In the festival hotel each room tells its own story, which was written by personalities during their stay. Arab guests love the traditional family-run hotel in the centre of the city of lights.

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Next to Lake Lucerne, the modern 189 rooms are only 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre of Lucerne. The rooms and suites shine in three warm colour schemes. Our Arab guests prefer our family rooms and suites overlooking Lake Lucerne.

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Pilatus – 2,132 possibilities above sea level

Two cable cars, two hotels, five restaurants, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the largest rope park in the region promise exciting excursion experiences on Lucerne’s local mountain.

Swiss Museum of Transport

Experience the past, present and future of mobility in Switzerland’s most-visited museum. A wealth of interactive attractions brings road, rail, water, air and space travel to life.

Travel in Central Switzerland

The Tell-Pass is the easiest way to discover the Lake Lucerne Region. Visitors enjoy two to ten days unlimited free travel by train, boat, bus and loads of mountain rails and cable cars.

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Kempinski Palace Engelberg.

The only five-star property in Engelberg combines the charm of the Belle Époque with contemporary luxury.

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TITLIS Glacier Excursion

The Titlis is the highest excursion mountain in Central Switzerland. Even the ride on the Titlis Xpress cable car from Engelberg to the Stand station is a spectacular experience. From there, Titlis Rotair, the world’s first rotating cable car, takes you up to over 3,000 metres. The view at the summit is breathtaking. The highlights of the Titlis excursion include the Glacier Cave, the Cliff Walk, the Ice Flyer chair lift and the Glacier Park with various sledging toys.

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.

The Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region with its boutique town and the unique mountain and lake landscape is fascinating. Nowhere else will you find so much Switzerland in such a small area.

City of Lucerne with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower

Titlis Rotair cable car, Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

Eigerness – The Shop

At the Eigerness – The Shop, you can find high-quality, “Grindelwald original” products from selected suppliers. They sell traditional crafts and tasty local food products. Try for example the fine ice cream made from fresh Grindelwald milk.

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You will find Top of Europe souvenir shops on the Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald Terminal, Interlaken and Grindelwald-First. Victorinox pocket knives, all types of clothing, watches or hand-carved wooden figures represent a small piece of happiness that you can buy at lofty heights.

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Historical and culinary excursion

James Bond Brunch

A culinary firework fit for James Bond.

The brunch at the 360-degree revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn-Piz Gloria leaves nothing to be desired. The restaurant with table service rotates around its own axis in 45 minutes, gliding past more than 200 mountain peaks. Delicacies and regional products await you.

Every Tuesday in summer, there is a historical and culinary excursion through Grindelwald. On this village tour, you will learn more about the history and local specialities from Grindelwald. You will stop by bakeries, cheese or butcher shops and at the end you can visit the local museum.

Jungfrau Region

Grindelwald, the Eiger village, Wengen and Mürren, both car-free villages, Lauterbrunnen, the valley of 72 waterfalls, and Haslital, the unknown beauty: these are some of the most charming mountain villages in Switzerland. Each lovely in its own way. Staying here means being out in Switzerland’s unspoilt nature and still being able to reach all famous cities within short time. Top excursions: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, Schilthorn–Piz Gloria and the Alpen tower.

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Meringues.

Meiringen is the birthplace of the world-famous airy protein shells. Don’t forget to try one during your stay!

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Mönch and Jungfrau, Jungfrau

Eigerness – The Shop, Grindelwald

Top of Europe Shop © Jungfrau Railways

Grindelwald

Schilthorn-Piz Gloria

Meringues, Meiringen

Restaurant Wasserngrat

Enjoy a luxurious lunch in the exclusive mountain restaurant Wasserngrat. Regional and high-quality products are prepared with great attention to detail. The breathtaking panorama and the view of the destination Gstaad round off this special experience.

Fondueland Gstaad

Discover an irresistible year-round outdoor experience in the Destination of Gstaad. Rent a fondue backpack and enjoy a traditional fondue in the middle of nature with a magnificent view. Exclusivity and alpine authenticity are combined in this special experience of pure pleasure.

Shopping in Gstaad

From Louis Vuitton to Hermès – Gstaad offers a great shopping experience and has everything your heart desires. Stroll through the beautiful promenade of Gstaad and you will be impressed by the exclusive boutiques and traditional stores. Whether luxury or authenticity –you will get your money’s worth.

GoldenPass Express

A first-class train journey: With the new GoldenPass Express you can travel comfortably and directly from Montreux or Interlaken to the Destination of Gstaad. The train ride offers an exclusive experience in a class of its own. Enjoy a comfortable journey with spectacular views.

Carriage ride

Enjoy an idyllic carriage ride in the midst of beautiful nature. Discover the luxurious destination of Gstaad and learn interesting insider tips from the rustic coachmen and coachwomen.

Cheese making

During the summer months, traditional mountain cheese is produced in the mountains of Gstaad. Visit an alpine cheese dairy and live an authentic experience up close. An adventure you will never forget.

Picnic at Lake Lauenen

Enjoy an exclusive picnic with local specialities by Lake Lauenen. Marvel at the impressive mountain scenery and immerse yourself in the unique nature reserve.

Marvel at the breathtaking panorama on the unique Peak Walk or venture a fast ride on the Alpine Coaster, the highest toboggan run in the world.

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Mountain restaurant Wasserngrat © Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Shopping Gstaad © Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Fondueland © Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

GoldenPass Express © MOB

3000 experience © Glacier 3000

Raclette rafting in Interlaken

Enjoy a raclette in a rafting boat. The boat offers warm blankets and comfortably cushioned seats. The ultimate culinary floating winter cheese delight in Interlaken – Venice of the Alps.

Panorama-Restaurant

Harder Kulm

The attractive panorama restaurant enjoys a peerless location high above Interlaken. Savour typical Swiss specialities, attend a themed culinary evening or treat yourself to a traditional Harder Sunday breakfast: the panoramic view will make your stay an experience to remember.

Create your own chocolate

The meeting point for all chocolate lovers: join us for some hands-on fun! You will return home with your self-made chocolate creations as well as interesting facts about the origin, history and production of high quality chocolate.

Culinary cruises

Enjoy culinary highlights combined with a relaxing cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. Choose from a comprehensive selection of enjoyable trips offering unique experiences on the lake: Sunday brunch, a fajita evening, barbecue, burger feast, fondue experience or Lake and Halal tour.

Interlaken: between two lakes

Whether it’s a trip as a couple, on your own or with family or friends: there are lots of unique offers ready and waiting for unforgettable moments on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Enjoy fabulous views of the impressive mountain scenery or historic castles and romantic waterside locations, not forgetting to combine your trip with a delicious lunch. Or would you prefer a romantic sunset during an evening boat trip on one of the lakes? The Interlaken Holiday Region has something to suit every taste.

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Raclette rafting in Interlaken

Funky Chocolate Club, Interlaken

Harder Kulm, Interlaken

Lake Thun, Interlaken

Bern Region.

From the UNESCO-listed capital to the world-famous mountain trio Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the internationally famous area of Gstaad – you’ll find everything your heart desires in the Region of Bern!

A growing number of restaurants in Basel are primarily offering cuisine made with organic ingredients from the region and also helping to prevent food waste.

Three countries in one day

The chance to visit tourist attractions in three different countries is exclusive to the three-country region around Basel. Departing from Basel, you can visit Europa-Park, Germany’s biggest leisure park with more than 100 attractions and shows and 15 European themed areas. Or you discover the historical sights of Alsace in France. However, you can also stay in the city and stroll along the Rhine or even enjoy a cruise on it. But the Basel lifestyle is not only celebrated at the Rhine – the city’s spacious and well-maintained parks are also great places to relax and enjoy the outdoors. They offer peaceful spots for taking a break during or after a walk around the city.

Giessbach Falls,Interlaken Holiday Region © David Birri

Rust – only 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Basel

Basel Region.

Catch a morning train from Paris or Frankfurt, and you will arrive in Basel before lunch. Where else do you have the opportunity to visit the three countries Switzerland, Germany and France in one day?

Rochers-de-Naye: nature gateway

Towering at an altitude of 2,043 metres, Rochers-de-Naye has long been a favourite destination for nature lovers. A cogwheel train takes visitors on a 1,600-metre-high journey that traverses lake landscapes and mountains. The view from the summit of Rochers-de-Naye is breathtaking, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps.

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The Olympic Museum – where the Games never stop!

The world of the Games will open up to you in Lausanne. Come and enjoy the ultimate Olympic experience!

The TOM Café, a restaurant certified with the sustainability label “Ecocook”, offers seasonal, fresh and healthily cooked products.

Maison Décotterd in Glion

Chef Décotterd offers a refined cuisine with a focus on only using local produce. This sensitivity has been developed over the course of a career that has seen him win countless awards, testimony to an exceptional talent rewarded with 18 GaultMillau points and 2 Michelin stars.

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Delights of the lake Lake Geneva is home to around 30 species of fish, including some tasty specimens. Eating perch fillet on a terrace is a pleasure that is not to be missed on sunny days. While this fish is still the star dish on local terraces, other freshwater fish like the fera, trout and monkfish can also be savoured. Abbaye de Montheron, Hotel du Port and Café du Grütli are some of the best addresses to taste them.

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Panoramic view of the city of Basel © Basel Tourism

Eurotel Montreux © Luca Carmagnola

Olympic Museum © Collin Jollien-OTV

Rochers-de-Naye © Montreux Riviera

Bellevue © GIHE

Cruise on Lake Geneva (CGN).

For a gourmet cruise or simply to cross Lake Geneva, the ships of the General Navigation Company are a must during your holiday in Switzerland.

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Montreux Riviera

Montreux Riviera stretches along Lake Geneva from Lutry to Villeneuve. Blessed by a Mediterranean climate, this region features historic castles, vibrant towns, lovely countryside and charming hotels – making it the ideal destination for dream holidays as well as demanding business trips. Montreux Riviera is one of the most famous destinations for culinary art: in total, the destination offers 403 accumulated GaultMillau points and 5 Michelin stars. While the area distinguishes itself thanks to its fine cuisine it also boasts a large selection of establishments suitable for all tastes and budgets.

Lausanne

Discover Lausanne, the fourth biggest city in Switzerland –and Olympic Capital of the world. Museum visits, a stroll along the floral quays, excursions on the lake or in the vineyards, sporting and cultural activities, a relaxing spa break, shopping and nights out are just some of the activities that visitors can indulge in. Lausanne’s scenery, history and inhabitants have made it a place with a charm of its own. Its undulating contours afford visitors spectacular glimpses over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Discover Lausanne and get to know the quality of life that makes it such a unique city.

Olympic Museum, Lausanne © Collin Jollien-OTV

Montreux Riviera, Vaud Region © Montreux Riviera

Lake Sauvabelin © Laurent Kaczor

Chillon Castle © Maude Rion

Welo

Take full advantage of the landscape and the fluidity of traffic with our bicycle taxis that can use the cycle tracks and lanes. Whether you have to go to a meeting or a dinner with friends, we make sure that that you are on time in an ecological manner.

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Vaud Region.

Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Vaud Region is a dream holiday destination featuring beautiful towns such as Lausanne and Montreux, all steeped in centuries of history and culture.

Refettorio Geneva is a community space merging the art of gastronomy, humanitarian aid and the city’s vibrant history of innovation, creativity and science with social equity for those most vulnerable. Behind every meal is a zero waste philosophy in a call to act, diverting food from landfill, preserving and restoring our environment while nourishing body and soul.

Choco Pass Geneva

Visit Geneva at your own pace and push open the doors of Geneva’s greatest chocolate makers to taste their most delicious specialities. The Choco Pass is a wonderful way to explore the city while discovering the unique know-how of local chocolate makers.

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Exceptional Lebanese cuisine in Geneva

At Balila restaurant, the renowned Lebanese chef Hussein Hadid offers a unique experience where flavours of the east are revisited from a western perspective, all to be enjoyed inside the restaurant’s dining room or on the sumptuous balcony overlooking Place Longemalle.

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St-Saphorin ©Montreux Riviera

Assemble your own mechanical watch and master time from home.

Assemble a mechanical Swiss watch by yourself in your living room thanks to our watch assembling kit!

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Initium

Immerse yourself in the universe of Swiss watchmaking by becoming a watchmaker for a day. During a few hours or all day long, unveil the mysteries of this ancestral know-how. Initium allows you to discover the secrets of a mechanical watch, through an initiation or by assembling your own timepiece.

Conservatory and Botanical Garden

In Geneva, 20% of the territory is made up of greenery and there are no less than 50 green areas that provide peace and nature in the city centre. Geneva is proud of its 310 hectares of parks. Its Botanical Conservatories and Gardens are certified 100% organic, Geneva being the first Swiss public authority to get that certification.

GeniLac is an innovative, 100% renewable thermal solution that uses lake water to cool and heat buildings in downtown Geneva. Discover the project in this video! youtube.com/watch?v=nFrNwZJPx-

Geneva.

At a time when nature conservation is such a major issue, Geneva has committed to the development of sustainable tourism. We are pleased to be able to give you a few ideas for your stay in Geneva, so that together we may build a new form of tourism!

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Lake view with Jet d’Eau and Mont Salève, Geneva

Alpine life – a fascinating theme trail

On this new theme trail, visitors can discover more about life and work on the alp on 17 information pillars. It begins at the Somtgant cable car station and goes left down towards Radons. The trail is 6.5km long and takes around two hours to complete.

At the Somtgant mountain hut, kids will love the themed playground with a pitchfork swing, sandpit and milking well. There’s also a photo bench at a viewpoint, where you can take a great picture as a souvenir.

You can travel easily from Chur to Savognin by public transport. The Savognin cable car then takes passengers to Tigignas. Families can also get to the valley station of Savognin Bergbahnen AG by car.

A guided walk along the Alpleben (alpine life) trail, suitable for young and old alike. Explore the Alpleben trail from Somtgant to Radons together with a hiking guide. While the children let off steam on the play equipment, the adults will be given a fascinating insight into the history of alpine farming, the local flora and fauna, and the interplay between farming and nature.

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Doubs Nature Park

The river Doubs lends its name to Doubs Nature Park. Forty kilometres long, the river forms the border of the French Departement bearing the same name. To the south, the Franches-Montagnes with their typical forest and meadow landscape are part of the 312-square-kilometrer nature park.

Jura vaudois Nature Park

The Jura vaudois Nature Park extends from the summit of La Dôle to the medieval monastic town of Romainmôtier. To the north lies the Vallée de Joux at an altitude of 1,000 metres. Visitor programmes are offered by the park office and local tourism organisations.

Biosphere Entlebuch

Seemingly endless moorlands, craggy karst formations and wild mountain streams make for special experiences and views. Switzerland’s first biosphere reserve offers natural beauty at its finest. Almost no other region in Switzerland has as many natural treasures as the “Wild West of Lucerne”.

Valley of Trient Nature Park

Situated in the French-speaking part of Valais, the Valley of Trient Regional Nature Park covers an area of natural beauty that stretches from the Arpille to the Cime de l’Est. Its wild, unspoiled nature offers magnificent landscapes and plenty of opportunities to sample delicious products of the terroir with an authentic heritage.

Rose Garden Bern

The Rose Garden is a large park with a wonderful view of the old town and the Aare loop. The park is home to 220 different types of roses, 200 types of irises and moor beds with 28 different types of rhododendrons. The restaurant Rosengarten is a great place to while away the time, and it offers a view of the rows of houses in the old town.

Matthias Albrecht Director GCC Switzerland Tourism. Inspired by sustainable towns and Switzerland.