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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.

Discover Switzerland

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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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atelier de st Maurice

A Touch of Luxury in the Countryside

  • Vésenaz
  • Deluxe 4*
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0 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 160.00
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The Little House

Small Cosy House with Garden Close to Basel

  • Arlesheim
  • No breakfast
9.9

Fantastic

6 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 63.00
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Le Vieux Chalet

Chalet Straight Out of a Picture Book in the Valley of Gstaad

  • Château d'Oex
  • Rich 3*
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0 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 0.00
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Pension Räubergasse

Stylish Guesthouse in Southern Thurgau

  • Sirnach
  • Deluxe 4*
10

Fantastic

2 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 80.00
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BnB Schönenwerd

Room in the Bally House near the Aare

  • Schönenwerd
  • Rich 3*
7.8

Good

4 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 50.00
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Les Tourterelles

Large Double-Room with Private Bathroom in a Beautiful Location in Lavaux

  • Chexbres
  • Rich 3*
9.6

Fantastic

3 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 100.00
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Auszeit

Room or Entire Holiday Flat in the Nature Park Gantrisch

  • Wattenwil
  • Rich 3*
10

Fantastic

22 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 63.00
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Wohnresidenz Casa Fortuna

Unique B&B with Wellness Facilities in the Immediate Vicinity of Aarau

  • Suhr
  • Deluxe 4*
10

Fantastic

5 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 70.00
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"het Uiltje"

Neat Apartment in the Agglomeration of Basel

  • Aesch
  • Rich 3*
10

Fantastic

4 reviews

1 person / night
From CHF 60.00

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