| Switzerland is known as The Land of the Alps, and | | | | spots, too, particularly the museums. The International |
| rightfully so. Bordered by France, Germany, Italy and | | | | Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is one of the |
| Austria, Switzerland offers the most breathtaking | | | | most popular museums in Switzerland, and is definitely |
| views of the panoramic Alps. Though small, it is also | | | | worth a visit, along with the Cathedral de St. Pierre and |
| one of the richest countries in the world, which is why | | | | other historical buildings. |
| there is no wonder many tourists dream of a Swiss | | | | 4. Swiss National Park - Although you cannot pitch a |
| vacation. There are plenty of Switzerland tourist | | | | tent and spend the night at Swiss National Park, you |
| attractions, too, although there are five you should | | | | can certainly appreciate the different views of the |
| definitely stop to see. | | | | Alps as you go hiking, which is why it is one of the |
| 1. The Chillon Castle - Located on the shore of Lake | | | | Switzerland tourist attractions worth seeing. It is also |
| Geneva, the Chillon Castle is one of the most famous | | | | Switzerland's only national park, covering almost half |
| castles in Switzerland. Consisting of 100 buildings, it | | | | the area of the entire country. It is a sanctuary for |
| dates back to the 11th century and is the former | | | | various wildlife such as elks, marmots and eagles, as |
| residence of the Savoy nobility. It also has three | | | | well. |
| courtyards and four great halls which offer magnificent | | | | 5. Swiss Transport Museum - Located in Lucerne, the |
| views of the lake beyond. | | | | Swiss Transport Museum is home to an exhibit of |
| 2. Zermatt - Although there are many beautiful ski | | | | locomotives, ships, aircraft, automobile and other |
| resorts in Switzerland, Zermatt stands out as one of | | | | modes of transport and communication. It also houses |
| the top Switzerland tourist attractions because it is | | | | an extensive collection of the works of Hans Erni, a |
| located at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most | | | | Swiss painter and sculptor. You're sure to enjoy the |
| famous peak of the Swiss Alps. Even if you're not into | | | | Planetarium and the IMAX theatre, too. |
| skiing, you can still enjoy the view while dining at a | | | | Indeed, Switzerland has many sights waiting to be |
| gourmet restaurant or shopping around the town. | | | | discovered. Aside from visiting Switzerland tourist |
| 3. Geneva Jet D'eau - This fountain in the heart of one | | | | attractions, don't forget to immerse yourself in the |
| of Switzerland's major cities is one of the tallest | | | | country's rich culture, too by participating in festivals or |
| fountains in the world, projecting water up to 140 | | | | simply mingling with the Swiss. You're sure to have a |
| meters high. Built in 1891, it is also considered one of the | | | | wonderful time and many golden memories to take |
| symbols of the city of Geneva. | | | | home with you. |
| While in Geneva, you might want to see other tourist | | | | |