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Hop on a vintage tram to discover Switzerland’s cultural capital Basel. Sweep past the university and admire the al fresco artworks and modern architecture on Aeschenplatz. After dark, take a stroll through the old town or across the Rhine’s Mittlere Rheinbrücke bridge.

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Lausanne, on Lake Geneva
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Lausanne

Climbing up three hills above twinkling Lake Geneva, Lausanne’s parks, tree-lined promenades and nearby vineyards appeal to nature-loving visitors. The cathedral stands tall in its Gothic glory in the heart of the Old Town, a short hop away from the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.

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St Peter Church, Zürich.
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Zurich

Zürich is frequently ranked the world’s top city for quality of life. It might be Switzerland’s biggest metropolis and home to its famous financial muscle, but picturesque lake walks, a buzzing cultural scene and charming old-town streets make it a captivating urban adventure. Go see!

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Bern city centre.
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Bern

Diminutive Bern may be Switzerland’s capital, but it has the peaceful air of a provincial town, with its UNESCO-listed centre of medieval sandstone arcades. Check out the Gothic cathedral and elaborate clock tower then visit the bears at home in the historic bear pits.

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View over Lake Davos.
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Davos

Whether snowboarding, tobogganing, skating or plain old-fashioned skiing is your thing, Swiss resort Davos has over 300km of pistes to satisfy the snow-hungry. Fly down the Flüela Valley FIS racing piste, glide over the Jakobshorn or take the family down the friendlier Pisha, Madrisa and Rinerhorn.

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Right bank, Geneva.
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Geneva

With its cosmopolitan population and prime position on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva), French-speaking Geneva shrugs off traditional Swiss isolation. Absorb the international atmosphere of the home of the UN European headquarters strolling through its cobbled Old Town and pristine parks.

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