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Enjoy a relaxing soak in Yverdon's outdoor mineral water baths, heated to the pleasant temperature of 34 degrees Celsius.
Originally a security valve, the Jet d'Eau water fountain is Geneva's most visible landmark, propelling 500 litres of water per second to a height of 140 metres. Visitors approach it on the…
Lake Zürich is an area of outstanding natural beauty, noted for the clarity of its water. The shoreline is dotted with beaches and public baths, and visitors can take boat trips on the water.
As the seat of the Olympic Committee, Lausanne is home to this high-tech museum celebrating sporting achievements through the ages. A multimedia affair with a wealth of fascinating items on…
Kunsthaus Zurich in the Altstadt shelters Switzerland's most important art collection. The cavernous gallery presents a journey through the ages: from Ruisdael's brooding landscapes to Monet's…
The Paul Klee Centre is dedicated to one of the 20th century's most famous artists (1879-1940) who spent half of his life in the Swiss capital. The gallery houses the world's largest…
Set in the oak-fringed Jardin Anglais on the Left Bank is the Flower Clock. Geneva's most famous timepiece is planted with 6,500 plants and flowers. Celebrating Switzerland's watch-making…
Bordering Lake Geneva, the serene Botanical Gardens on the Right Bank nurture plant life from across the globe. A stroll takes in dahlias in bloom, waterfalls, tropical greenhouses, a…
Brazilian mamas and businessmen, students and Rastafarians - everyone chills at the Bains des Pâquis on Geneva's Right Bank. Marked by a lighthouse, the pier is great for sunbathing, swimming…
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
On Geneva's Right Bank stands the emotive International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. Interactive exhibits trace the Red Cross back to 1862, from Florence Nightingale's humanitarian deeds…
Please note: the observation platforms are closed for restoration until autumn 2009.A natural wonder, the Rhine Falls in Neuhausen are Europe's largest waterfalls, cascading down cataracts 150…
Located near the lakefront in the Riesbach district, Zurich Opera House hides a lavish interior behind its neoclassical facade. Since 1891, the venue has staged a varied repertoire of opera…
It was in Berne in 1905 that German-born scientist Albert Einstein had his E=mc² Eureka moment. Over 50 rooms at the Einstein Museum on Helvetiaplatz trace his life and work. Pick up an…
Housed in a 1950s factory in Geneva's trendy Plainpalais district, MAMCO showcases European and American contemporary art. Swiss artists like Sylvie Fleury and Thomas Huber, and a playful…
With its fairy-tale turrets, the Swiss National Museum has become a recognised symbol of the Altstadt. The 1898 museum building houses Switzerland's largest collection of cultural and…
Situated in the 45-hectare Ariana Park, the Palais des Nations is the seat of the United Nations in Geneva. Twice the size of Versailles, the white marble behemoth offers behind-the-scenes…
A short lake cruise or train ride from Lucerne, Pilatus mountain is 2120m (7000 feet) high. Unless you're a (very) keen hiker, the best way to reach the top is on the Pilatus Cogwheel Railway…
Starting at Berne's train station, the Berne and the Bears guided walking tour takes visitors through the capital's charming old town. Find out why the brown bear has been close to the hearts…
Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the most important 19th-century philosophers, notable not only as the precursor of Heidegger and Sartre but also as a character in his own right. His former…
The City Beach Basel is a beach bar spread over 4000sqm on the roof of the Messezentrum Basel car park. Not impressed? Bars, a beach volleyball court and a giant swimming pool help you pretend…
