This may be one of the few neutral countries in the world, but you won't leave Switzerland feeling anything but positive about your experience. This small nation packs a big punch with friendly, non-punching locals, incredible mountain scenery and a luxurious gastro scene that priorities cheese. Start in Zurich then head to historic St Gallen, lakeside Lucerne, adrenaline-filled Interlaken and cheese-obsessed Gruyeres before finishing in the nation's capital, Bern. From picture-perfect towns to awe-inspiring peaks, you'll get the best of the indoors and the outdoors during this ten-day trip. Highlights
Find out why Fondue was once promoted as a Swiss national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union
Discover one of Europe's oldest, most beautiful libraries during your visit to St Gallen
Explore Bern by e-bike and find out why this city is so relaxed and easy going.
Take in the breathtaking alpine views from the summit of Pilatus Mountain, reached by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.
Explore Lucerne, a fairytale town on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
Lace up your walking shoes and test the trails around Eiger, an iconic, imposing mountain in the adventurous Interlaken region.
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Lucerne
Lucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district with the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of transportation, telecommunications, and government of this region. The city's metropolitan area consists of 17 cities and towns located in three different cantons with an overall population of about 250,000 people.
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Bern
Berne or Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is a small situated on a peninsula formed by the meandering turns of the river Aare. The remarkable design coherence of the Berne's old town has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It features 4 miles of arcaded walkways along streets decked out with fountains and clock-towers. Bern was one of the eight host cities in the 2008 European Football Championships.