Roof of Europe · die Schweiz

Switzerland

Snow-capped Alps mirrored in glassy lakes, scenic rail journeys, chocolate and cheese. Switzerland is the postcard of Europe come to life.

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Banking, lake views & cobbled Old Town

Lakeside finance meets old-town charm

UN, watchmaking & Lake Geneva

Diplomacy on an Alpine lake

Chapel Bridge, lake & Mt Pilatus

Covered bridges beneath Alpine peaks

Paragliding, Jungfrau & turquoise lakes

Adventure base between two lakes

Matterhorn, skiing & glacier trains

Car-free village under the Matterhorn

Palm-lined lake & Italian dolce vita

Mediterranean flair in Italian Switzerland

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