Switzerland Castles & Palaces, Gardens & Parks + People Pictures

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Visit the upscale ski resorts, trek across the snow-capped mountains and learn about the mixtures of cultures in this eclectic region.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

Vacation in an alpine resort surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and take part in outdoor pursuits all through the year.

Vacation in an alpine resort surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and take part in outdoor pursuits all through the year.

The cathedral and library of this 8th-century monastery complex are widely considered to be Switzerland’s greatest works of baroque architecture.

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.

The cathedral and library of this 8th-century monastery complex are widely considered to be Switzerland’s greatest works of baroque architecture.

Follow the journey of human achievement in this grand old institution that houses artworks and artefacts from across the ages.

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.

Discover a lakeside town with ancient buildings and take part in year-round sporting activities on the water and in the surrounding countryside.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

Trek through scenic Alpine meadows and climb up the Mountain of Mountains, which is among Europe’s tallest rock formations, looming over the resort of Zermatt.

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.

Ride the quaint railway along this serene and picturesque mountain pass and trek along the winding trails with enchanting vistas.

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.

Study bees, frogs and salamanders as you trek through the trails flanked by exotic vegetation in this eclectic city park.

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.