10 reasons to drop everything and go to Switzerland right now

Chillon Castle

The famous castle from Byron's poem is not a figment of the poet's imagination. See for yourself when you visit the world-famous castle on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Here you can feel like a noble knight or a beautiful lady! The luxurious ducal chambers, magnificent halls and interiors will take you back to the atmosphere of the XV century, and the gloomy casemates (where, it is said, real witches were imprisoned) will only add spice to the sensations! An added bonus is the mesmerizing view of the lake and the Alps from the castle tower.

Kapelbrücke Chapel Bridge

Perhaps one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in Lucerne. The bridge is 204 meters long and connects the old and new quarters of the city, stretching across the entire width of the river Royse.

The wooden supports, the sod-covered roof, the flower garlands along the railings and the measured splashing of the water - you'll want to wander here without end! And while you're walking around, take a closer look at the paintings on the bridge depicting the most important events in Swiss history - you'll learn a lot of interesting things.

Rhine Falls

Did you know that Switzerland is home to a waterfall that rivals even the famous Niagara Falls? Yes, yes, the Rhine Falls (by the way, the largest in Europe!) makes no less powerful impression: 23 meters high and 150 meters wide, it throws down foamy shafts, and above them blossoms a beautiful rainbow.

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You can admire this giant from the observation terraces, and the most courageous can literally feel the power of the elements, descending to the observation deck in the heart of the raging water mass!

Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich is another natural gem of Switzerland that you just can't pass by. The crystal clear waters of the lake, decorated with islands, emerald green shores with picturesque villages, castles and cathedrals - this place is truly magical!

By the way, the best way to admire the beauty of Lake Zurich is from the deck of an ancient wheeled steamer or water streetcar, which will take you for a leisurely ride along its mirror-like surface.

Mount Pilatus

All the splendor of Swiss nature brought together - that's exactly what you can say about Mount Pilatus. Massive rocky peaks, snow-capped peaks and wooded slopes, as well as stunningly beautiful sunrises and sunsets will captivate you at first sight and forever.

To get a view of the Swiss Alps, you have to climb the mountain. You can do it either by cable car, or by using the steepest railroad in the world, or.... on foot (the whole way will take about 4-5 hours).

Valley of Waterfalls

This magical place is hidden in a secluded valley right in the middle of the mountains in the town of Interlaken, nestled between two mountain lakes.

The uniqueness of this place lies in the fact that several waterfalls, one more beautiful than the other, rush down from the slopes surrounding the valley from dizzying heights. The beautiful Staubach, whose 300-meter-long foam cascade inspired Goethe himself, the Trümmelbach waterfalls, which are unique because they are located inside the mountains, and the roaring glacial giants - you will definitely love this place!

Jungfrau Railway

If you are not a tireless mountaineer, ready to conquer the peaks day and night, but you want to admire the Alpine beauty, there is a way out!

Just board the yellow train of the Jungfrau railroad (the highest in Europe!) and the Bernese Alps are at your feet. Unforgettable views of alpine glaciers and emerald mountain slopes, snow-capped rocky peaks and picturesque alpine villages await you.

Niederdorf neighborhood, Zurich

To plunge into the atmosphere of ancient Zurich you will be helped not by a guidebook, and not even by the best guide, but by a walk to the Niedendorf district. It stretches from Central Square to Grossmünster Cathedral, and only here you can see how the Middle Ages neighbor the colorful modernity.

Niedendorf is a fully pedestrianized area, so grab your comfortable shoes and get on with the adventure! Explore cozy alleys and cul-de-sacs, check out a couple or three shops and bars nestled in the shade of brightly colored houses, find the famous café "Cabaret Voltaire", where such a trend in art as Dadaism was born, and finish your walk in a cozy chair of one of the local cinemas.

Stein am Rhein - City of a Thousand Colors

A rainbow city is the first thing that comes to mind when you see these colorful painted houses that look like they came out of a children's fairy tale. Stein am Rhein, in the canton of Schaffhausen, is rightly considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland, even though it is quite tiny: the old town is only 500 meters long!

If you're here, be sure to stroll (but don't rush!) through the narrow streets, looking at the paintings and frescoes on the houses. And if you're traveling with a group, you can have fun with a competition to see who can find the most famous local houses the fastest: Front Crown, Red Bull, Stone Grape, Sun, Black Horn, Raven and White Eagle.

The town is especially beautiful at Christmas, when the festive illuminations turn the already colorful streets into a truly fabulous spectacle!

Alhambra Mirror Maze

You can also feel like Alice from Lewis Carroll's fairy tales in Switzerland! Namely in Lucerne, in the mirror maze "Alhambra". This intricate attraction of 90 mirrors is made in the style of the famous palace of the same name. Once in it, an unprepared tourist would have to dislocate his or her brain!

Endless interlacing of passages and corridors, fractures of reflections leading to nowhere, and dozens of your reflections around - the sight is fantastic, and the sensations are simply mesmerizing. Have a pleasant and unforgettable vacation!