This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Switzerland’s largest city, straddling the Limmat River and facing the pristine shores of Lake Zurich, has long been best known for its ...

Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the “Playground of Europe”—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around. More than 200,000 visitors flock to Basel, Switzerland, ...

With its storybook alpine scenery, cultured lakeside cities, and miles of peerless pistes, Switzerland packs a lot into its landlocked borders. We consulted resident experts, from museum curators and ...

Switzerland is well known for its chocolate, watches, Nobel laureates, and banks. A hotpot of European cultures (German, Italian, and French) and stunning scenery, this small European country is a ...

Zermatt, Switzerland. There's plenty to do in this picture perfect alpine resort town if you aren't into skiing. The Swiss town of Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world's most iconic ...

As with any destination, the best time to visit Switzerland depends on what you plan to do once you’re there. Given the country’s cities, towns, mountains, lakes, and more, Koehler says, “I can give ...