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 With snow capped Alps, forested hills, fairytale castles, Renaissance cathedrals, shimmering lakes, stylish spas and luxury ski resorts its easy to see why Switzerland has been one of the worlds top tourist attraction places for the past two centuries.
It is the country that fashioned tourism, so its no surprise that Switzerland caters to visitors all year round. In spring and summer it offers lakeside chalets, mountain trails and spa resorts. In the sunny southern region of Ticino, near the Italian border, visitors will find palm fringed Riviera style resorts offering a host of water sports. Those keen on hiking and mountaineering will find over 31,000 miles (50,000km) of mountain and forest trails throughout the country.
In November the countrys ski resorts begin opening, and visitors pour in throughout the Christmas season and until the snow begins to melt with the onset of spring. With the highest pistes in Europe, Switzerlands ski runs offer reliable snow and breathtaking views. Most resorts also have plenty to do for those not so keen on skiing, making Switzerland the perfect attraction place for a winter fantasy of log fires, fondues and glistening snow.
Switzerlands cities are pristine and lovelyly laid out with well known Swiss precision. Zurich is widely held to be the intellectual and artistic centre of the country, sporting incredible architecture and more than a thousand fountains, with many museums and galleries. Geneva is the principal city for the international community, and is home to hundreds of world organisations. Its setting on the shores of Lake Geneva gives it a romantic atmosphere, and the city has an exciting, if rather expensive, nightlife.
This is the complete listing of cities in Switzerland and you can easily book online from our preferred Switzerland hostels, cheap hotels, B&B s and pensions. For detailed information about all Switzerland youth hostels in a specific city, please choose your destination city from the below list.
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