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Vevey Pictures, Switzerland

Vevey, Lake Geneva, West Switzerland

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Switzerland is a little, landlocked country in central West Europe that may conjure up pictures - in those who have never been there - of chocolate, cheese, humourless efficiency, rich folk skiing down impossibly beautiful snowy slopes in winter and sturdy, ageing hikers gamely staggering up impossibly beautiful flowery slopes in summer. Well, chocolate, cheese and efficiency are certainly a part of Switzerland's tourist experience and cool attitude occasionally, but otherwise there's a lot more going on than the stereotypical skiing and hiking.

Zurich Pictures, Switzerland

Zurich, North Switzerland

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Berne, Bern Pictures, Switzerland

Berne, Bern, West Switzerland

Montreux Pictures, Switzerland

Montreux, West Switzerland.

Lausanne Pictures, Switzerland

Lausanne, West Switzerland.

Lucerne, Luzern Pictures, Switzerland

Lucerne, Luzern, Central Switzerland.

Engelberg Pictures, Switzerland

Engelberg, Central Switzerland.

Many Swiss cities have striking, well-preserved ancient architecture, with lively street life, excellent and varied dining possibilities and wild nights. And they're usually framed by spectacular mountains and huge, tranquil lakes, so urban sightseeing can be as rewarding as the natural side.
Furthermore, activities are neither necessarily expensive nor limited to winter sports and hiking. In fact Switzerland offers a massive range of outdoor options, including cycling on 3,000 kms of dedicated track, inline skating on 600kms of asphalt, white-water rafting and hang gliding off those monster peaks.
Wellness centres cater to those in need of pampering or therapy, while for the nutters there's zorbing [rolling down a mountainside in huge transparent ball] or house running [abseiling down tall buildings at high speed]. Dull? Nope!
Swiss domestic travel is efficient though probably the most expensive in Europe so get the discounted Swiss Pass.
These photos attempt to convey the essence of holidays in Switzerland, but are not by any means comprehensive.

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