Switzerland
Switzerland is synonymous with dramatic Alpine scenery, from the Matterhorn to countless glacial lakes, and with precision, efficiency and quality of life. Zurich, its largest city, blends a picturesque medieval Old Town on Lake Zurich with a role as a leading global centre for banking and finance. Swiss cuisine varies by region but is best known internationally for cheese fondue, raclette and world-class chocolate, alongside rösti and hearty Alpine fare. Beyond Zurich, the country is a year-round outdoor destination: hiking and lake cruises in summer, and skiing in resorts like Zermatt, St. Moritz and Verbier in winter.
Explore Switzerland Destinations: Zurich.
Capital
Bern
Main Gateway Airport
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Spoken
German, French, Italian and Romansh (all official)
Climate & Weather
Temperate, varying sharply with altitude; warm summers, cold snowy winters in the Alps
Best Time to Visit
June to September for hiking and lakes; December to March for skiing
Popular Cities to Fly To
Zurich is the main gateway, with connections to Geneva, Bern and Alpine resort towns
Popular Attractions
The Matterhorn, Lake Zurich and Old Town, Jungfraujoch "Top of Europe", Lake Geneva, Swiss National Park
Food & Culture
Cheese fondue and raclette, world-renowned chocolate, rösti, precision craftsmanship and a strong outdoor/mountain culture