Cities

Shopping and sightseeing, arts and eats. Discover the diversity of Switzerland’s cities.

8 Cities in Brief

Locarno

Loved for its mild temperatures, palm trees, water and sunshine

Zurich

The financial powerhouse with its picturesque Medieval alleys

Bern

Famous for its charming old town with its cobbled, arcaded streets

Geneva

Fabulous parks and vineyards in French-speaking Switzerland

St. Gallen

City of a thousand steps between Appenzell and Lake Constance

Basel

A center of culture and commerce where three countries meet

Thun

Castles, mountains, hiking paths, lakes, ski pistes and fabulous accommodation.

Lucern

Lucern - Ideal for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing at the lake.

Lausanne

The Olympic Capital set in picturesque surroundings on Lake Geneva.

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Lakeside, Riverside or Poolside – Cool Off on a Family Vacation in Switzerland

Imagine spending a beautiful hot day by the lake, enjoying a delicious picnic while the kids splash around in the sparkling water, all set against a majestic mountain backdrop. Anyone who thinks summer swimming is all about the sound of waves on a beach doesn't know Switzerland.

Ideas - A 3-minute read
Published: 24.07.2025

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Simme-Tröimli

Wellness Oasis in Zweisimmen

Zweisimmen
Deluxe 4*

9.8

Fantastic

20 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 95.00

Room for Beduin

House in Quiet Location near Campsite and Outdoor Swimming Pool

Brenzikofen
Deluxe buffet 5*

9.8

Fantastic

2 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 30.00

2nd Home

A Home Away from Home in a 300-Year-Old Farmhouse near Lake Constance

Trogen
Deluxe 4*

9.9

Fantastic

19 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 80.00

SchlafGartenWagen

Spend the Night in a Converted Wagon in the Garden

Lützelflüh- Goldbach
Standard 2*

9.8

Fantastic

2 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 40.00

Niederer

Charming Weaver's House in Appenzeller Mittelland

Bühler
Deluxe 4*

9.8

Fantastic

62 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 50.00

"La Petite Fontaine"

BnB in the Middle of the Natural Landscape of the Franches-Montagnes

Le Noirmont
Deluxe 4*

10

Fantastic

1 review

1 person / night

From CHF 65.00

Good4Yew

A True Gem in the Old Town of Zurich

Zürich
Deluxe buffet 5*

9.8

Fantastic

7 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 136.00

Chalet alte Post

BnB in Amlikon near Glider Airfield

Amlikon-Bissegg
Standard 2*

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0 reviews

1 person / night

From CHF 70.00

Alpines Chalet

Chalet with an Alpine Flair Located at 1600M near the Ski Lift and Ski Slopes

Malix
No breakfast

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1 person / night

From CHF 440.00

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