Switzerland is one of Europe's most visited countries; the stereotypes of cheese, chocolate and clocks immediately spring to mind, but Switzerland has even more to offer. In the southeast, forested mountain slopes surround the chic resort of St Moritz. Of the northern German-speaking cities, Zürich has a wealth of sightseeing and nightlife possibilities. Basel and the capital Bern are quieter, each with an attractive historic core, while Luzern lies in an appealing setting close to lakes and mountains. In the French-speaking west, the cities lining the northern shore of Lake Geneva - notably Geneva and Lausanne - make up the heart of Suisse-Romande. South of the Alps, sunny, Italian-speaking Ticino can seem a world apart, particularly the palm-fringed lakeside resorts of Lugano and Locarno, with their Mediterranean atmosphere. A diverse country with lots to offer!

Capital City = Bern
Time Zone = GMT + 1
Currency = Swiss Franc
Official Languages = German/ French/ Italian