The Bright Side of Geneva
Oct 12, 2026
15 min read
Explore Switzerland
A practical local guide to 101 destinations and 501 sights, with fees, hours and how to get there.
Top destinations
The towns and cities most worth building a trip around.
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Zurich
Zürich
Lake‑front city with historic Old Town
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Valais
Zermatt
Car-free alpine resort with Matterhorn views and glacier hikes
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Lake Geneva
Genève
Lakefront city of diplomacy, culture, and watchmaking
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Central Switzerland
Lucerne
Medieval bridges, painted squares and lake-and-mountain excursions
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Bernese Oberland
Interlaken
Gateway to the Swiss Alps between two lakes
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Bernese Oberland
Jungfrau Region
Iconic alpine region with peaks, valleys, and adventure
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Bernese Oberland
Grindelwald
Chalet village beneath the Eiger north face, base for First and Männlichen
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Bernese Oberland
Lauterbrunnen
Waterfall valley at the foot of the Jungfrau, gateway to Wengen and Mürren
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Central Switzerland
Lake Lucerne
Fjord-like lake with mountain views and historic towns
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Bernese Oberland
Bern
UNESCO old town, arcades, and river views in Swiss capital
Explore by interest
Pick what you came for and see every matching place in Switzerland.
Plan your trip to Switzerland
The practical questions, answered before you book.
Stories and tips
Seasonal ideas, local knowledge and trip reports.
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About this guide
An independent guide to Switzerland, organised the way you travel: region, then town, then the places worth your time. Every page leads with the practical answer — what it costs, when it is open and how to get there — and we keep updating it as things change.
Opening hours and prices change. Check the official website before you set off.
- Destinations
- 101
- Sights
- 501
- Guides
- 100