Pictures of Switzerland

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With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

With towering mountains on one side and Lake Lucerne on the other, this medieval city is known for its scenic location and historic charm.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Vacation in an alpine resort surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and take part in outdoor pursuits all through the year.

Admire the picturesque Lake Geneva and walk sophisticated streets lined with international headquarters, excellent museums, and art galleries.

Each year the world-famous Tulip Festival brings scores of visitors to this quaint town on Lake Geneva. The town is a joy to visit at other times as well.

See castles and historic buildings in this picturesque city. A remarkable church hides in the depths of a cliff overlooking a sparkling lake.

See castles and historic buildings in this picturesque city. A remarkable church hides in the depths of a cliff overlooking a sparkling lake.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

The “Lion of Lucerne” combines art, history and natural beauty into Switzerland’s most beloved historic monument.

Towering over Geneva’s old town is this 12th-century cathedral, known for its mixture of architectural styles and the Roman temple ruins that lie beneath it. 

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Fossils, meteorites, mammals, precious stones and the earliest human ancestors inspire and delight science enthusiasts inside this free museum.

Board a scenic funicular or embark on a hike to reach this church overlooking the Swiss city of Locarno. 

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

With towering mountains on one side and Lake Lucerne on the other, this medieval city is known for its scenic location and historic charm.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.

Vacation in an alpine resort surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and take part in outdoor pursuits all through the year.