Tourist Places | - Top Tourist Attractions in Switzerland

Switzerland is known as The Land of the Alps, and rightfully so.
Bordered byFrance, Germany, Italy and Austria, Switzerland offers the
most breathtaking views of the panoramic Alps. Though small, it is
also one of the richest countries in the world, which is why there is
no wonder many tourists dream of a Swiss vacation.
There are plenty of Switzerland tourist attractions, but I have
compiled for you the top 10 tourist attractions in Switzerland. I hope
you will like it. If I have miss out some so please share it in
comment section. Thanks
The Chillon Castle
Located on the shore of Lake Geneva, the Chillon Castle is one of the
most famous castles in Switzerland. It also has three courtyards and
four great halls which offer magnificent views of the lake beyond.
Zermatt
Although there are many beautiful ski resorts in Switzerland, Zermatt
stands out as one of the top Switzerland tourist attractions because
it is located at the foot of famous peak of the SwissAlps.
Geneva Jet D'eau
This fountain in the heartof one of Switzerland's major cities is one
of the tallest fountains in the world, projecting water up to 140
meters high. Built in 1891, it is also considered one of the symbols
of the city of Geneva.
Swiss National Park
It is one of the Switzerland tourist attractions worth seeing. It is
also Switzerland's only national park, covering almost half the area
of the entire country. It is a sanctuary for various wildlife such as
elks, marmots and eagles, as well.
Swiss Transport Museum
Located in Lucerne, the Swiss Transport Museum is home to an exhibit
of locomotives, ships, aircraft, automobile and other modes of
transport and communication. You're sure to enjoy the Planetarium and
the IMAXtheatre, too.
Schilthorn and Piz Gloria.
The Schilthorn is a mountain in the Swiss Alps. The Piz Gloria is a
revolving restaurant on the top of this mountain that was the location
for the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
The Tropical Alps
Believe it or not, you will find palm trees here! Ticino is very close
to Italy, and offers glaciers as well as palm trees. The culture is
rich and diversein this area, and is little known to those who don't
live in Switzerland.
Appenzellerland
This is the land home to Heidi. Here you will find all sorts of
walking trails and the largest Nordic fitness park in Switzerland. Cow
shows are popular, and the locals enjoy dressing up in traditional
costumes.
Zurich
You can't forget about the 2000 year old town rich in history. This is
the city of Switzerland is full with trendy cafes, international
boutiques, and the hustle and bustleof modern life.
Aletsch glacier
This is the longest and most breathtaking glacier in the Alps at 23 km
long. It is the easiest to access, and is the sight of the first
UNESCO World Heritage site. This glacier is found in the
western-southern part of Switzerland in the Aletschregion.

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