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PAGE 126 SWITZERLAND
Stretching from the Jura mountains
and Vaud Alps to the shores of Lakes
Geneva and Neuchâtel, this is one of
the most densely inhabited parts of
the country. City-breakers flock to
buzzing university city Lausanne
and the hip-shaking jazz bars of
Montreux, while foodies relish the
friendly Fribourg and the Lavaux’s
wine-growing nirvana. In between
all this let time slow down in the
historical watchmaking hubs of
Le Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Best for
Jazz, wine and watches
Home to
Lake Geneva, Château de Chillon
Experience
Taking the scenic Golden Pass train line
from Montreux to Château d’Oex
ZÜRICH
PAGE 154 Often ranked as one of the world’s most
liveable cities, there’s more to Zürich
than a love for money. Switzerland’s
largest city punches above its weight
as a 21st-century design hub without
losing its medieval mojo. Just take a
stroll through the zigzagging lanes
of the Old Town Niederdorf to the
Limmat River, and you’ll wend a path
past weathered churches, candy-box
clock towers, avant-garde galleries,
traditional chocolatiers and high-end
boutiques. Most visitors use it as a
jumping off point, but the city’s mix of
culture and cuisine demands attention.
Best for
A city buzz
Home to
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum
Experience
Swimming in a badi, an outdoor pool
on the lake or river
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