About Switzerland

Säntisbahn in front of the Säntis

Intro

Travelling to Switzerland? You will find all the information you need here to plan and organise your holiday. In addition you will find travel tips and suggestions for travel preparation.

Custom and Tradition

The Swiss have always maintained and nurtured their own local customs, and because of this, Switzerland is a country with an enormous wealth of cultural activity and living tradition.

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Much of the territory covered by present-day Switzerland is mountainous. For this reason, the Alpine passes have played a significant role in the development of the country, as have the powers that sought to control these important communication and trade routes.

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The Swiss Art and Culture Scene

As a country where diverse traditions and cultures meet and interact, Switzerland has been a melting-pot in the heart of Europe since time immemorial. This is why cultural life in cosmopolitan Switzerland displays such enormous variety.

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Best Hospitals & Clinics in Switzerland, Europe

Find information about the best Swiss hospitals and clinics and their range of high-quality treatments.

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SWI swissinfo.ch – Latest news from Switzerland

Top Attractions

Events

General facts

City Breaks

Geographic Facts

Swisstainable – sustainable travel in Switzerland.

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Nature

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