Switzerland

Switzerland has it all. Alpine grandeur reflected in shimmering lakes between verdant valleys with a scattering of chic cities. It has the Eiger, Matterhorn and Piz Palü. It offers a wide range of winter and summer sports, from easy to exacting. The less energetic can take Europe's highest mountain railway to the Jungfraujoch and the only UNESCO World Natural Heritage in the Alps. This is also culture country - medieval castles abound and the Benedictine Abbey and St Gallen Stift Library are veritable treasure troves. Old traditions - rustic and rugged - live side-by-side with top trends and technology. There is chocolate, cheese & cuckoo clocks. Not to forget the legendary Swiss watch and trains that turn up on time! Oh yes, stunning Switzerland has it all.

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