ou're likely to enter or leave the
country through Zürich. Consider at least a short stay. Many claim to find Zürich dull.
We find great shopping and food, a few good sights, a fine lake, and a good base for day
trips.
Fine (and
expensive) restaurants abound. The five-star hotels are among the best in the world, and
one or more of the smaller four-star hotels is among the best in its class you're likely
ever to see. (Our recommendations)
or us, there's
much to see and recommend in and around this city.
Zürich is a central point for train services
allowing one-day excursions almost anywhere in the country. Luzern and Bern are only 75
minutes away. The Rhein, the medieval village of Stein and the Rhein Falls are a short
distance away. The city itself has a fine lake, an intersting 'old town' and some of the
best shopping in the entire world.
Visitors, including travelers
with long connections at the airport or train station, will find profitable and enjoyable
ways to spend their spare time in A Quick Visit to Zürich.
fter the mountains, Luzern's a
second favorite for many. You can skim it in two hours, but it really deserves more time.
And it makes an excellent base for delightful excursions nearby and beyond.
Main sites in the city include
the Kappelbrücke, the Lion Monument and, for many, the National Transport Museum.
The marvelous lake and nearby mountains are easily reached by tram, boat or train. The
outstanding Swiss rail system makes train excursions to places like the Jungfrau region,
Murten, Fribourg/Freiburg, Avenches, Zürich and Gruyeres quite feasible as day
trips.
he famous
Kappelbrücke, dating from the early 1400s, had been the medieval original until early
1994 when careless workmen destroyed it by fire in 1993. The determined Swiss rebuilt it
within several months. There's also a 'newer' covered bridge, the Spreuerbrücke, dating
from 1408.
good base for
excursions. If you want to pause in this region, consider Glion-sur-Montreux, sitting on a
cliff above the city. You'll find a very good hotel with
gardens, an excellent view of the city, lake and Chillon, and a fine table. We have an extensive article from a guest correspondent that will fill you
in much more fully on visting Montreux and the surrounding area.
Chateau
Chillon
must visit if you're in the
southeast: the subject of Byron's "Prisoner of Chillon". Not, by itself, as
stunning as many castles, you'll find it historic and hauntingly romantic in its lakeside
setting as it looms up from the water.
hile a pretty city, few tourists
find Geneva a worthwhile destination. (About Geneva, it has been said, "A fine place
to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there.") The Tourist Office can describe an
enjoyable walk around town, including the heart of the old city. Interesting day trips
include Chamonix, the castle at Chillon, and a boat trip (or by car) to Yvoire (France).
Visit Chillon by train to Montreux, then bus to Chillon via route #1 -- the castle is
seven stops from the train station (bus stop in front of station on the track 1 side.)
he capitol is capital. In many
ways the best of the cities after Luzern, though we probably prefer Zürich.
It's easily walked. (You can make a
decent tour between trains on the way
to Interlaken, and pick out reasons to return for a longer visit.) On Marktgasse you'll
find interesting fountains, an animated Medieval clock tower, bear pit and market area.
Good shopping and restaurants. If you stay in the Jungfrau region, Bern makes a good
daytrip excursion for a break from the mountains.
While Bern is famous for its medieval
sights, it's less-well known for its fine examples of modern Swiss urbanism ... in fact an
excellent example of a progressive European city. You'll find the guide to learning about his very modern hometown from Thomas
Bolliger quite interesting.
ou're likely to enter or leave the
country through Zürich. Consider at least a short stay. Many claim to find Zürich dull.
We find great shopping and food, a few good sights, a fine lake, and a good base for day
trips. 
or us, there's
much to see and recommend in and around this city.
Zürich is a central point for train services
allowing one-day excursions almost anywhere in the country. Luzern and Bern are only 75
minutes away. The Rhein, the medieval village of Stein and the Rhein Falls are a short
distance away. The city itself has a fine lake, an intersting 'old town' and some of the
best shopping in the entire world. 
fter the mountains, Luzern's a
second favorite for many. You can skim it in two hours, but it really deserves more time.
And it makes an excellent base for delightful excursions nearby and beyond.
sites in the city include
the Kappelbrücke, the Lion Monument and, for many, the National Transport Museum.
The marvelous lake and nearby mountains are easily reached by tram, boat or train. The
outstanding Swiss rail system makes train excursions to places like the Jungfrau region,
Murten, Fribourg/Freiburg, Avenches, Zürich and Gruyeres quite feasible as day
trips.
he famous
Kappelbrücke, dating from the early 1400s, had been the medieval original until early
1994 when careless workmen destroyed it by fire in 1993. The determined Swiss rebuilt it
within several months. There's also a 'newer' covered bridge, the Spreuerbrücke, dating
from 1408.
Canton Vaud
hile a pretty city, few tourists
find Geneva a worthwhile destination. (About Geneva, it has been said, "A fine place
to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there.") The Tourist Office can describe an
enjoyable walk around town, including the heart of the old city. Interesting day trips
include Chamonix, the castle at Chillon, and a boat trip (or by car) to Yvoire (France).
Visit Chillon by train to Montreux, then bus to Chillon via route #1 -- the castle is
seven stops from the train station (bus stop in front of station on the track 1 side.) 
way
to Interlaken, and pick out reasons to return for a longer visit.) On Marktgasse you'll
find interesting fountains, an animated Medieval clock tower, bear pit and market area.
Good shopping and restaurants. If you stay in the Jungfrau region, Bern makes a good
daytrip excursion for a break from the mountains.