Gruyères is a town in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Its German name is Greyerz. The medieval town is an important tourist location in the upper valley of the Saane river, and gives its name to the well-known cheese. In this town, a trackless train is the only vehicle allowed on its pedestrianised streets. Gruyères is 810 m (2,660 ft) above sea level

The Zeughaus is an arsenal in the old town of Altdorf in the Swiss canton of Uri. Even though the town is more popular for the Guillermo Tell monument, this armory stands out for the bright yellow and black stripes that is painted all over the windows of the building. The cannons displayed near the building’s entrance only goes on to show what the building once housed before

Just a stone’s throw from the famous statue of Charlie Chaplin, the fork has likewise become an emblem for the town of Vevey. At its official inauguration ceremony in September 2009, County Counsellor Jacqueline de Quattro highlighted the symbolic power such works of art can acquire, as with the mermaid in Copenhagen, the Manneken Pis in Brussels and now the fork in Vevey.

The centuries-old Grimsel Hospice is located in the midst of a bleak and rocky landscape, on the turquoise waters of an artificial lake. After comprehensive renovations, the former defiant miners’ abode was transformed into an extremely elegant hotel. Rebuilt in 1932, this hospice on the Piemont-Burgund trade route was mentioned in documents dating back to 1142.

The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall in German) is the largest plain waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the Upper Rhine between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich. They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 23 m (75 ft) high.

Zweisimmen forms the gateway to the world-famous Gstaad-Saanenland region. Zweisimmen is also the starting point of the Montreux – Bernese Oberland – rail line, which travels to Montreux on Lake Geneva. One of the top events of the Zweisimmen train station is the Golden Pass panoramic rail journey which is a day’s excursion to Montreux on Lake Geneva or to Lucerne

The University of Bern is a university in the Swiss capital of Bern. It is regulated and financed by the Canton of Bern. It is a comprehensive university offering a broad choice of courses & programmes in 8 faculties and some 160 institutes. The university is an international leader in certain fields of research. Teaching and research activities are conducted on an interdisciplinary basis.

Geneva International Airport (IATA: GVA, ICAO: LSGG), commonly known as Cointrin Airport, is an airport serving Geneva, Switzerland. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) northwest of the city centre and has direct connections to motorways, bus lines and railways (SBB-CFF-FFS). Its northern limit runs along the Swiss-French border and the airport can be accessed from both countries

The Fritschi Fountain dates from 1918. Fritschi, a legendary 15th century character whose body is said to be buried under the fountain, gives rise to certain traditions. Built in neo-Renaissance style, the fountain has painted figures of Fritschi his wife, a maiden and a peasant and his statue is at the top. Four fools’ masks deliver water from goats’ horns into the hexagonal trough

Interlaken is a small city in the Bernese Highlands Region of central Switzerland. Located between two Alpine Lakes (Brienzsee and Thun), Interlaken is a popular base camp for outdoor sports and travel in the surrounding Bernese Oberland Alps. There are two stations: Interlaken Ost (east) and Interlaken West, the former is the main station in the town while the latter is closer to the city centre

Overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic is located approximately three miles from Vevey and 60 miles from Geneva International Airport. This location is also 13 miles from Lausanne, 25 miles from Fribourg and Martigny, and 45 miles from Gruyere Chateau. Hotel amenities include the gift shop, bar, snack bar, and open-air restaurant.

Lucerne railway station is a major hub of the Swiss rail network. It is a terminal station serving domestic and international traffic on several rail lines. The lines from the east (Zürich–Lucerne and the Gotthard lines) pass to the north of Lucerne and then join the lines from the north (Olten–Lucerne line) and the west (Bern–Wolhusen–Lucerne line)

The impressive keep of the former fortress of Oberhofen was likely built in the early 13th Century. In 1940, the American lawyer William Maul Measey established the Oberhofen Foundation. In 1954, the Museum opened to the public as an outpost of the Historic Museum of Berne. On January 1st 2009, Castle Oberhofen became an independent foundation again.

Grange Park (Parc de la Grange) is one of the most beautiful parks in Geneva Switzerland. Located on south side of Lake Geneva within walking distance of Geneva city centre, visitors can enjoy the park’s formal rose garden and the historic mansion that dominates the hillside. There are also many lovely pathways to explore in this picturesque Swiss park.

The KKL Luzern, Lucerne’s Culture and Convention Centre, ranks as one of the most spectacular modern buildings in Switzerland. Its cuttingedge design and aesthetic have helped it become the city’s new trademark. Its centrepiece is the Concert Hall, whose acoustics help bring out the fine detail of the music, inspiring leading conductors, orchestras and soloists to perform at their best.

The Federal Palace of Switzerland is the name of the building in Bern in which the Swiss Federal Assembly (federal parliament) and the Federal Council are housed. The building was designed by the architect Hans Auer and its inauguration took place on 1 April 1902. The two chambers where the National Council and the Council of States meet are separated by the Hall of the Dome.

The Chapel Bridge is a bridge crossing the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, and one of Switzerland’s main tourist attractions. The covered bridge was designed to help protect the city of Lucerne from attacks. Inside the bridge are a series of paintings from the 17th century, depicting events from Luzerne’s history.

This midieval fortress has served as a residential castle for several families. Every family reconstructed the building partially, resulting in a well preserved overview of the transformations that the castle went through in history. Several rooms can be seen in their original Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style. The interior is mostly still present.

The château is an impressive example of medieval castle building, founded and expanded by the advancing Savoyards in the thirteenth century. The Bernese burnt the place to the ground in 1475, rebuilding and redesigning it to serve both a defensive function on the fringes of Bernese power and as a residence for the installed bailiffs. The ramparts walk is especially spectacular

Handeckfallbrücke Bridge is a suspension bridge that provides access to Gelmerbahn. It is 70 meters long and located on the throat of Handeckfall. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the waterfalls of the river from the bridge and a beautiful landscape below. It is an ideal place for lovers of nature and tranquility.