Information for Travelers
Switzerland is a mountainous country in Central Europe, with many lakes, villages and high alpine peaks.
The capital is Bern, with a stunning medieval old town on the bend of a river.
For stunning alpine landscapes and picturesque villages that exude a storybook charm, Switzerland is hard to beat.
Germany, Italy, Austria and France border Switzerland, and their languages and customs infuse this country with multicultural sophistication.
In your cities, you'll find medieval neighborhoods with landmarks like the Zytglogge clock tower in the capital Bern and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.
Switzerland is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails.
Banks and finance are important sectors in Switzerland, Swiss watches and chocolates are world famous.
The Alps' high snow-capped peaks, sparkling blue lakes, emerald valleys, glaciers and picturesque lakeside villages give this landlocked nation a fairytale beauty.
Nestled among mountain valleys and lakes are world-class international resorts and a long list of activities, including hiking, biking, climbing, paragliding, skiing and tobogganing.
Culture
Steeped in history, cities like Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne offer excellent museums and galleries, historic buildings and renowned music festivals.
From the Italian architecture of the palm-studded Ticino to the Swiss-German dialects and the Latin-derived Romansh.
Switzerland can sometimes feel like several countries in one, but all with the elegant packaging and punctuality it is famous for.
Read about Switzerland in Wikipedia
Current time in Switzerland with seconds according to the official atomic clock.
