11 Best Cities to Visit in Switzerland

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If Fondue, Swiss Chocolate, Swiss Watches and Swiss Alps crossed your mind as soon as you read 'Switzerland', then you definitely need a Swiss vacay! Discover the best of both the worlds, the one created by nature and the other created by humans in Switzerland. Here are the best cities in Switzerland that you ought to visit!

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Zurich The largest Swiss city is flooded with ancient cultural sites, museums and art galleries. When you're tired of exploring Zurich through its winding streets, make sure you stop to shop the luxurious Swiss goodies.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Bern An ancient city rich in medieval architecture, cathedrals, housing a giant astronomical clock, Zytglogge with tiny figures dancing beneath it. The city is known for its quirky fountains which can be spotted in every other street.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Geneva The opulent city is home to European headquarters of United Nations, International Red Cross Committee, World Bank and numerous other international organizations.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Travelers can enjoy a stay at its lavish and expensive hotels, go shopping at one of its upscale boutiques.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Lucerne Known as one of the world's prettiest cities, Lucerne has a lively music scene and is home to the world-famous, Chapel Bridge, built in 14th century. Sparkling lakes and towering Alpines add to the charm of the city!

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Zermatt Switzerland's car-free city is well known for its adventurous bouts of mountaineering and skiing. The famous Matterhorn serves as a perfect backdrop and the cable cars making their way up to this mountain's summit offer breathtaking views of the region!

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Lausanne A city with youthful and lively feel is home to International Olympic committee. It is a destination with some of the world's best skiing slopes. It has remained prevalent among writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Lord Byron and the Shelley's for over hundreds of years!

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Interlaken

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. A splendid tourist city ensconced between two lakes and engulfed by some of Switzerland's tallest mountains offers spectacular views of three famed Swiss mountains - the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Monch. Travelers can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities here!

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Basel Basel, a culturally diverse city blending French and German influences, is renowned for its affluent vibe. With top-notch art galleries and museums, it's hailed as the "city of art" by tourists worldwide.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Positioned in southern Switzerland's Ticino Canton, the city has great Italian influence and equally great Italian ambience. Home to some world famous castles - Castelgrande, Sasso Corbaro and the Montbello, Bellinzona is rightly called as 'the city of 3 castles'!

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Fribourg A picturesque city on a gorge by the Sarine River, popular for its multilingual vibe: French in the west and German in the east. Brimming with medieval architecture and historic museums, it's a tourist magnet.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Chur Chur, Switzerland's oldest city, is a charming gem easily navigated on foot. Wander its artsy boutiques, meander through twisting alleys, and embark on alpine adventures in the nearby Swiss Alps. Don't miss the highlight: exploring the enchanting Old Town.