Switzerland

Highlights

• The majestic Lake Geneva and its Chillon Castle
• The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City of Bern
• The mountains, the lake and the city of Lucerne
• Numerous peaks of the Swiss Alps: The Matterhorn, Jungfraujoch, etc.
• St. Moritz, resort for winter sport vacations
• Zürich, a city full of cultural treasures

Fun facts

• About 23% of the population in Switzerland are foreigners
• 70% of Switzerland is covered in mountains
• Switzerland has more than 1500 lakes
• The city of St. Moritz has been the host to two Winter Olympic Games, in 1928 and in 1948
• The clock of St. Peter’s Church in Zürich is the largest church clock face in Europe