Culture

Dominating the small city surrounded by walls where counts once lived, Gruyere Castle presents an interesting opportunity to find out about five centuries of history, and to see remarkable supernatural art exhibitions.

This village of sgraffito-decorated houses in the Engadine/Scuol holiday region enjoys national protection.

The castle is situated on Lake Thun and stands in delightful grounds with venerable old trees. Commissioned by Baron von Parpart-von Bonstetten, it was built from 1861 to 1863 and partly modernized around the turn of the century.

La Chaux-de-Fonds, the traditional watchmaking town, is the highest town in Europe and lies 1,000 metres above sea level.

Lenzburg Castle is one of Switzerland"s oldest and most important strongholds.

Locarno lies on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore and is known for its mild and sunny climate.

The medieval city, the lake, the mountains, an unmistakable composition of natural and man-made beauty, time-tested over the centuries and carefully nurtured. Luzern, the lively capital of Central Switzerland, is a city to fall in love with!

The poet and storyteller Johanna Spyri was inspired to write her Heidi stories by her many stays and long walks in the Maienfeld area, especially in Maienfeld itself and Jenins.

The Château de Chillon is the thrilling culmination of centuries of human ingenuity and labour. Initially the Counts of Savoy wanted a fortress, first and foremost; later, a residence.

The church of St. John originates from 785. Its frescoes, the world's largest cycle of early medieval frescoes, date from the year 800 and are a gem of visual art from Carolingian times.