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The Pilatus Cogwheel Railway starting its ascent in Alpnachstad near Lucerne. Photo by Heather Sills, © Whatsonwhen

Pilatus Cogwheel Railway

1 May - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

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…

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The Pilatus Cogwheel Railway starting its ascent in Alpnachstad near Lucerne. Photo by Heather Sills, © Whatsonwhen

Pilatus Cogwheel Railway

May - Nov 2010 (annual)

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…

Thermal Baths

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Enjoy a relaxing soak in Yverdon's outdoor mineral water baths, heated to the pleasant temperature of 34 degrees Celsius.

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Lake Zurich. Copyright Zurich Tourism .

Lake Zürich

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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.

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Bains des Pâquis, Geneva. © Andy Christiani

Bains des Pâquis

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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…

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Hitting the ski slopes in Engelberg. Courtesy of Swiss Tourism

Engelberg

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Under two hours from Zürich lies the scenic ski resort of Engelberg, notable for its fine snow conditions and off-piste skiing. The official season runs November-April, although skiing is…

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Views from Uetliberg over Zurich, Switzerland. Credit to Zurich Tourist Board

Uetliberg

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The 871m-high Uetliberg mountain, just outside Zurich, offers impressive views over the city, lake and surrounding Alps. Trains from the city centre drop you just 10 minutes' walk from the…

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Limmatquai next to Lake Zürich © Heather Sills, Flickr - heathersills

Limmatquai

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Flanking River Limmat, Zurich's tree-lined Limmatquai is a pedestrian-only walkway ideal for a stroll by Lake Zürich. Spot the city's landmark, the spike of Frauenmünster church, and the…

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Thermal Baths Zurzach. Courtesy of Thermalbad Zurzach

Thermal Baths Zurzach

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Effervescent crystal waters renowned for their therapeutic properties bubble and flow from every crevice at Thermal Baths Zurzach. The complex offers four steaming outdoor pools, Jacuzzis…

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Swimming Letten. © Zürich Tourism / Caroline Minjolle

Flussbad Oberer Letten

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Flussbad Oberer Letten is the place to swim in Zurich's city centre when things get too hot. The popular river haunt is surrounded by bars and restaurants for post-swimming sustenance.