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From alpine peaks to lakeside towns, discover the best of Switzerland.
Andermatt
Andermatt is a high-altitude mountain village (1,437 m) in the canton of Uri, situated at the historic crossroads of four major Alpine passes -- Gotthard, Oberalp, Furka, and Susten. Once a quiet military outpost, it has undergone a dramatic renaissance as a year-round mountain resort, with world-class skiing on the Gemsstock, a stop on the legendary Glacier Express route, and direct train access from Zurich in under 2 hours.
Appenzell
Appenzell is Switzerland's most authentically traditional region, where painted wooden houses line the car-free village square, cows in decorative belts are herded to alpine pastures each spring, and the ancient Landsgemeinde (open-air parliament) still takes place. Combined with the dramatic Santis peak (2,502 m), the cliff-hugging Wildkirchli caves at Ebenalp, and the world-famous Appenzeller cheese, this small corner of Eastern Switzerland offers the deepest dive into living Swiss heritage. Reachable from Zurich in 2 hours by train via St. Gallen.
Ascona
Ascona is a sun-drenched lakeside town in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, renowned for its pastel-colored waterfront piazza, bohemian artist heritage rooted in the Monte Verita colony, and the subtropical Brissago Islands. At just 196 meters above sea level, it is the lowest town in Switzerland -- and a place where Italian espresso culture meets Swiss precision. Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes from Zurich by train and bus, Ascona is the southern escape recommended by ch.tours for travelers craving a Mediterranean atmosphere without leaving Switzerland.
Basel
Basel is Switzerland's cultural powerhouse, home to over 40 museums, the world-famous Art Basel fair, and a beautifully preserved Old Town on the banks of the Rhine. Sitting at the Dreilandereck (Three Countries' Corner) where Switzerland, Germany, and France meet, Basel is just 53 minutes from Zurich by train and offers direct TGV connections from Paris in 3 hours -- making it one of the most internationally connected cities in Switzerland.
Bellinzona
Bellinzona is the capital of Ticino and the only place in Switzerland with three UNESCO World Heritage medieval castles -- Castelgrande, Montebello, and Sasso Corbaro -- guarding the Alpine passes into Italy. With its Italian piazzas, Saturday market, and warm Mediterranean-tinged climate, Bellinzona offers a taste of Italy inside Switzerland, reachable from Zurich in 1 hour 50 minutes by direct train.
Bern
Bern is the capital of Switzerland (Bundesstadt) and home to one of the best-preserved medieval Old Towns in Europe, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. With its iconic Zytglogge clock tower, 6 kilometers of covered arcades (Lauben), the turquoise Aare River for urban swimming, and a relaxed atmosphere unlike any other European capital, Bern is just 56 minutes from Zurich by direct IC train -- making it one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips or stopovers in the country.
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from CHF 244
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GPS Audio Guides
Explore Switzerland with expert-narrated audio tours that play automatically as you walk.
5-Seen-Wanderung Pizol (Five Lakes Walk) Hiking Audio Guide
A Brief History of Switzerland
Aarau Old Town Walk: Painted Gables and the Medieval Heart of Aargau
Aarau Painted Eaves Tour: The Colourful Undersides of a Hidden Old Town
Aare River Float Bern -- Audio Guide
A 40-minute audio companion for the iconic Aare River float through the Swiss capital of Bern, from the Eichholz swimming area to the Marzili baths. Drift past the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, beneath 500-year-old bridges, past the Bear Park, and along the Bundeshaus where the Swiss parliament sits. The most uniquely Swiss urban swimming experience, enjoyed by thousands of Bernese on every warm day.
Aletsch Glacier Panorama Trail Hiking Audio Guide
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