Central Europe

Switzerland

Snow-capped peaks, glassy lakes and spotless trains: a small country where you can ride from a city square to a glacier in a morning.

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Capital
Bern
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Best time to go
June to September for hiking and lakes; December to March for skiing; late spring and early autumn for quieter trails and lower prices.

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Square in Switzerland

Square

Bundesplatz and Federal Palace

Bern, Switzerland

The square in front of Switzerland's parliament, with a fountain display and a grand domed building.

Square

Piazza della Riforma

Lugano, Switzerland

Lugano's main square, lined with arcades and cafés and used for markets and concerts.

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