Must-knows about Switzerland’s topography

  • Switzerland is located in Central Europe.
  • Its bordering countries are Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Liechtenstein.
  • There are excellent train connections between Switzerland and other European countries.
  • Train traveling is what we recommend in Switzerland too: it’s safe, quick, and a great way to see the Swiss Alps.
  • Switzerland is a small country, but traveling times in the mountains shouldn’t be underestimated.

Switzerland map with main towns

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Mountain views toward Matterhorn from the Bettmeralp village

Places

Switzerland has stunning mountain regions such as the Bernese Oberland and the Valais, but also vibrant cities like Zurich and …
Morning sun in the Upper Engadine at La Punt

Regions

Learn all about Switzerland’s holiday regions: the Alps, the Bernese Oberland with its Jungfrau Region, Lake Lucerne, Lake Zurich, Lake …
Panoramic restaurant at Eggishorn in the Valais

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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.