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This medieval timepiece, which once stood before a prison, has an extraordinary astronomical clock and a mechanical show every hour on the hour.

With towering mountains on one side and Lake Lucerne on the other, this medieval city is known for its scenic location and historic charm.

One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.

You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.

One of the most famous symbols of Geneva is a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons.

You might find this charming Swiss Riviera city overlooking Lake Geneva extra sweet because it is the global headquarters of food and candy company Nestlé.

Historic protestant reformers and Geneva\'s involvement in the Reformation are honored in this remarkable memorial, a massive wall with huge sculptures.

You might find this charming Swiss Riviera city overlooking Lake Geneva extra sweet because it is the global headquarters of food and candy company Nestlé.

Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.

Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

This medieval timepiece, which once stood before a prison, has an extraordinary astronomical clock and a mechanical show every hour on the hour.

This medieval timepiece, which once stood before a prison, has an extraordinary astronomical clock and a mechanical show every hour on the hour.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.