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Advantages: The scenery is fabulous, and the people are friendly
Disadvantages: But you can't understand what they're saying, and it's not cheap!

I have had the pleasure of visiting Switzerland several times in the last few months, the border is only 2 hours to the south of Heidelberg, and although this is definitely a very expensive country to spend time in, it is well worth a visit! First and foremost, the scenery is generally stunning, as Switzerland is effectively the Alps... Basel, the city right on the border with France and Germany, sits on a plain at the foothills of this mountain ... Read review

Advantages: the best scenery in the world
Disadvantages: among the most expensive viewpoints in the world, if not physically fit for prolonged hikes

Definitely the best stop on my recently completed European tour, the Berner Oberland region can probably be labeled among the best that Switzerland has to offer. Having lived in the country for some nine years, I reserve the right to fully justify this (seemingly rash) elevation of the region to among Switzerland’s finest holiday destinations. We had originally planned to visit Interlaken, 1.5 hours from Bern by train. However, Interlaken ... Read review

Advantages: wonderful scenery
Disadvantages: touristy in places and not cheap to buy drinks

We wanted something a little bit different when we went on our honeymoon. We were fed up with the standard European beach resort full of other English people. However, we were also somewhat limited in budget; we didn’t have three grand to blow on a mega holiday after paying for the wedding. In the end we found a 3 centre Glacier Express rail tour in Switzerland offered by Crystal Holidays. This was 10 days split between 3 resorts all half board. ... Read review

Advantages: A haven of scenic beauty
Disadvantages: nothing worth mentioning though language can be problem for english speaking tourists.

Switzerland with all its scenic beauty,cow bells and marvelous and ever-ready to help people,is a tourists' papdise.One of my husbands friend had already been to Switzerland and he provided us with a tour plan for four days.We had four days and there was so much to do and see. We tried to squeeze in everything that we could. Instead of staying at a hotel in inerlaken( it was suggested by our friend. And all the Indian crowd invariably land there). ... Read review

Advantages: Scenery
Disadvantages: Prices

Interlaken is home to breathtaking scenery, swiss army knives, cuckoo clocks and expensive prices. Towering above the town is the marvellous Schynige Platte which is a plateau with brilliant nature and views to beyond. Perhaps more notably, though are the massive three mountains which are known throughout Switzerland for their presence and dangerousness are the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. These are magnificent mountains and everywhere you go in ... Read review

Advantages: Central
Disadvantages: Some poor architecture

We took a great holiday in Switzerland two years ago. We flew to Zurich and hired a car, which we drove down to Interlaken. Interlaken is not a large place, in fact its pretty small. It is quite picturesque, but has been spoiled by some pretty nasty 1960's architecture, which is a great shame. We stayed in a very traditional chalet style family run hotel, which was very good. Interlaken is really best used as a base from which to explore ... Read review

Advantages: Wonderful family resort. Friendly village atmosphere.
Disadvantages: Not as consistent snow as dedicated skiers might like.

Wengen suffers somewhat as a ski resort for lack of absolutely certain snow, but when there is snow it is an absolutely wonderful place to ski. The train takes you quickly up to Klein Sheidegg or you can take the cable up to the Mannlichen - both excellent areas for beginners, and intermediate skiers, and a few black runs for the really advanced. The main attraction of the resort is that it really is a family village, and you feel like you are accepted ... Read review

Advantages: stunning
Disadvantages: pricey

Switzerland is the ultimate holiday destination in Europe for those who want to see stunning scenery, wildlife and experience a unique culture. Switzerland is a great place for visitors for many reasons. For me, the ultra-efficient transport system allows accessibility to anywhere in the country. Transfers to resort are by train rather than coach as the system is so reliable and efficient. Zurich and Geneva both have train stations in there airports ... Read review

Advantages: Marvellous scenery, pleasant surroundings, lots to do in the region
Disadvantages: Tends to be a little expensive

Interlaken is quite simply put one of the nicest places you could ever hope to go to, in terms of.. well, pretty much everything really. I'll start with the scenery, which is breathtaking. The town is situated in between two lakes - Lake Thun and Lake Brienz - and serves as a bridging point between two areas of the country. It is surrounded on all sides by the most picturesque of Alpine mountains, and if you can find it, I can particularly recommend ... Read review

Advantages: scenery is lovely
Disadvantages: expensive for simple everyday things

I spent twelve days in switzerland a few years ago - and i would go back in the morning. What a wonderful country. We spent our time in a small village north of Zurich. The scenery was the most unbelieveable i have ever seen in my entire life. Mountains with snow on the top of them but despite this a lovely warm climate during the summer months on the lower land - ( i got a great tan ) there are days it is so warm and then at night we experienced ... Read review

Advantages: Relax
Disadvantages: none

Montreaux is not a big place, but seems that the whole world is there during the Jazz Festival. This event when started was just for 3 days and now good 16 days. You can listen any kind of music what they call world music but the main is the Jazz. Montreaux is really really nice place to visit and you can stay during the event. You if love Jazz this is the place to go and relax, having maybe a chocolate cake with cream and coffee. Yum! You don't find ... Read review

Advantages: Glorious scenery, lots to do, easy to get around
Disadvantages: Expensive

I had never been to Switzerland before but the summer of 2000, with 4 friends, we rented a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Based in the town of Schonreid, just above the town of Gstaad, it was the best holiday I've had. Getting around was easy even without a car - the trains are regular and a great way of seeing the countryside. Walking and hiking for all abilities are catered for. All over the country are signposts for walks and places, with an ... Read review