food
long sticks of meat
sausage
a hub for culture and history, with a charming old town.
zurish
German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity. Einstein also made important contributions to quantum theory.
Albert Einstein
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Chillon Castle
good on strawberries and s'mores.
swiss chocolate
The capital city, called the gateway to the alps
bern
Swiss former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 310 weeks,
Roger Federer
A historic wooden bridge in Lucerne, famous for its frescoes.
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
melted cheese with wine served in a pot
fondue
Situated on Lake Geneva, it's a popular spot for solo travelers and a great starting point for exploring French-speaking Switzerland.
Geneva
a Swiss actress and former model who has appeared in American, British, and Italian films. Her breakthrough role was as Bond girl Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film,
Ursula Andress
A group of three castles that are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bellinzona Castles
a traditional Swiss braided bread often enjoyed on the weekend
zopf
A beautiful city known for its lake and the iconic Chapel Bridge.
Lucerne
a Swiss-born American racing driver, mechanic and entrepreneur who co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet
A poignant sculpture in Lucerne commemorating the Swiss Guards who were massacred during the French Revolution
Bellinzona Castles
a leek and potato stew often served with sausage
papet vaudois
A city in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, on Lake Lugano.
Lugano
a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Inter Milan. Known for his exceptional reflexes and high agility, Sommer is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world
Yann Sommer
An iconic, pyramid-shaped peak on the Swiss-Italian border.
Matterhorn