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Things to see in Zurich

Switzerland's largest city sits on Lake Zurich with a charming old town and Alpine views. It is a convenient base for day trips to Lucerne, the high Alps and Liechtenstein.

Country
Switzerland
Best time
Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar for snow
Places
8

Places to visit

ViewpointMt. Titlis and Rotair cable carHalf day

Mount Titlis above Engelberg is reached by the Rotair, a cable car whose cabin slowly rotates during the ride. At the top are glaciers, snow year-round, a cliff walk and an ice cave.

City tourLucerne2 hours

A picturesque Swiss city on Lake Lucerne, known for the wooden Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and its old town. A short orientation walk covers the main sights.

ViewpointJungfraujoch – Top of EuropeFull day

The Jungfraujoch saddle is reached by Europe's highest railway station and offers views of the Aletsch Glacier. At the top are the Sphinx observation deck and the Ice Palace.

LandmarkInterlaken1–2 hours

A resort town between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, surrounded by the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. It is famous for its views of the Jungfrau and its adventure sports.

ExperienceVaduz, Liechtenstein1 hour

Vaduz is the small capital of Liechtenstein, one of the world's smallest countries, overlooked by its castle. A tourist train ride gives an easy tour of the town centre.

MuseumSwarovski Crystal Worlds1.5–2 hours

Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens near Innsbruck is a museum and garden of art installations built around crystal. Its entrance is a famous grass-covered giant head with a waterfall.

City tourInnsbruck1–2 hours

The capital of Austria's Tyrol, set among high mountains. Its old town is home to the Golden Roof, a late-Gothic balcony decorated with gilded tiles.

NatureRhine Falls1–2 hours

Near Schaffhausen, the Rhine Falls is one of Europe's most powerful waterfalls, with viewing platforms on both banks of the river.

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