Switzerland is, despite its reputation for very high prices, one of the most visited countries in Europe, although the majority of visitors were satisfied with the most picturesque clichés: the idyllic snow-capped Alps with its cheese and chocolate, Heidi and the Matterhorn. The truth is that the views are unforgotten both in winter and summer, transport are varied and picturesque and though it has high prices are not much higher than those of Germany or Britain.

The Swiss are extremely courteous and all speak English in addition to one of the four official languages: German, French, Italian and Rhaeto-Romance.

In relation to its landscapes all of them are impressive, although the most visited area is the Bernese Oberland, which brings together a number of peaks and villages on the slopes. The more lush Alps are in the south, near the Zermatt resort, from where it is possible to access to the country's most distinctive mountain, the Matterhorn. To the southeast are the isolated valleys of Graubünden and the famous tourist resorts of Saint Moritz and Davos.

In relation to its cities, Zurich, German-speaking has interesting attractions and good nightlife. Moreover, it allows an easy access to the tiny Liechtenstein. Basel and Bern, the capital, are quieter cities. Both cities has an attractive historic center. Lucerne is also an attractive city situated between mountains and lakes.

West francophone cities are on the shores of Lake Geneva. Highlighting own Geneva and Lausanne.

South of the Alps, sunny Ticino seems a world apart from the rest of the country, especially in Lugano and Locarno, Italian-speaking resorts and filled with palm trees, with an atmosphere more akin to the Mediterranean riverfront.