Travel across Switzerland with Experts!

The castle of Chillon with its dungeons served as a prison for a certain time period. Nowadays, the large hall with the Savoy coat of arms boasts a gorgeous ceiling and a sizable 15th century fireplace. There is also a celebration hall with the ceiling shaped as an upturned ship's bottom. It houses the museum of weapons, armor, and tin kitchenware. When at Chillon Castle, do not forget to visit the spacious Chivalry and Armorial Hall.

The railroad tracks across a very beautiful area of the country. This railway allows a 40-minute ascent to the very peak of the Gornergrat Mountain at the level of over 3 thousand meters. What can you see in Switzerland when traveling by train? The alpine meadows in Riffelalp, the Gorner Glacier of natural origin, the Matterhorn peak all attract attention. Experienced tourists recommend seats to the right: they help take in all the fascinating sites.

This sight in Switzerland has a very touching story; an American writer called this monument "the most mournful piece of stone in the world". In a few words, the image of the dying lion was engraved in the natural rock to commemorate those who died during the Tuileries Palace assault. The depicted lion has been stabbed with a spear trying to shield a coat of arms, the symbol of the French royalty.

The bridge embodies true engineering art surpassing centuries. This is Europe's oldest wooden structure that connects the banks of the Reuss river. It helps proceed from the old part of the town to the modern part. Special attention should be given to massive stone supports, the only structural elements of the bridge not made of wood. The most interesting fact: under the roof, there are 111 picturesque paintings that can help study the history of the nation, canton, and town.

Lucerne houses numerous historical and cultural sights. The city is located in the center of the country, with the Swiss Alps to the south. The famous Lake Lucerne adds special charm to the city.

There are only a few cities and towns in Switzerland and the rest of Europe that have been able to preserve a virtually untouched medieval Old Town. Aarau is one of such places. If you would like to walk along streets that remember their history, Aarau, the mysterious town in the Zurich-Basel-Bern triangle, is exactly what you need. This is a must-visit!

Bellinzona is the charming capital of the Italian-speaking Ticino canton. German speakers also call it Bellenz. This picturesque town is one of the few places in the world able to boast unique cultural diversity. The place fantastically unites the richness of Swiss culture and the undertones of Italian architecture. Take local nature alone!

The French-speaking city in the southwest of Switzerland, the center of the Geneva canton that unites the placid tranquility of the elite vacation and the turbulent passions of political life. This city is visited by tourists who value cleanliness, serenity and perfect service, and pay no attention to the prices.

The bear is the symbol of the Bern city. The city's name was derived from the German word "bär" – "bear". Historically, the city only contained a small bear pit for the shaggy animals to entertain the crowd. Today, the bears have an entire slope beside the river where they can roam freely. Fortunately, anyone can admire the bears free of charge. The bear park is situated on the opposite river bank from the old town: from the railway station, one has to walk along the central street throughout the entire Old Town of Bern and cross the bridge.

One of the largest alpine thermal centers located 1,400 meters above sea level welcomes both waterslide and lazy river enthusiasts as well as those who'd like to rest in one of nine covered and open pools with thermal water coming from the nearby hot springs and being warmed up to different temperatures.

Located in a beautiful wildlife sanctuary of the Aare River, the private zoo boasts various exotic animals. The zoo where you can take care of animals, and a children's playground make this place perfect for families with little kids.

The largest amusement park in Switzerland. Attractions include the breathtaking, 18m-high "Splash River" waterslide, and the "Nautic Jet" ride unique to Switzerland: from the height of 11m you float in the air with the speed of 40-80 km/h and then land into the water; overflowing emotions are guaranteed! Plus: gigantic swings, rollercoasters, merry-go-rounds, a 3D simulator, little boats, kart racing. All the fun both for children and grown-ups! Besides, the park comprises a restaurant with a spacious summer terrace where one can enjoy sandwiches, salads, ice cream as well as various sweet treats and beverages.

Reputedly, this is the largest museum within the country's borders. Its collections comprise over 650 thousand exhibits from paintings to archaeological artifacts. The museum occupies a total area of 7 thousand square meters. To find this place in Geneva, head for the cathedral. The museum itself is located in a beautiful palace with columns built in the classical style. On the roof, one can see stone sculptures. Permanent exhibitions may be visited free of charge while temporary expositions require payment.

Many guides in Switzerland recommend this place to the country's guests. The museum formed when the locals stopped demolishing rundown village cottages as well as stables and maintenance buildings. In the 70s, people started to carefully take down and restore the houses on the open-air ground. At first, there were only 16 exhibits in total, but now, the 66ha area accommodates about 100 buildings collected from different parts of the country.

The Tête de Moine AOP cheese is a true symbol of the region and the embodiment of the unique 800-year-long cheesemaking traditions. The museum is located in a historic building erected in 1768, in the former Bellelay Abbey's grounds. Here, using interactive resources and an iPad, you can learn the old and modern technologies of making cream, butter, and cheese. On some days (usually, on Wednesdays), from June to September, experts demonstrate the traditional process of cheesemaking in a cauldron over fire.

At the museum, visitors can learn the history of Swiss chocolate production including both Lindt and its famous predecessors. The "Home of Cholocate" offers a lot of attractions to the chocolate lovers. For instance, there are entire mazes made of white, milk, and dark chocolate. At the Lindt Chocolateria, guests may create their own tasty confectionary during a chocolate-making workshop. At the development center, one can take a look at the Lindt production process from within.