| Cities of Switzerland |
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| Written by eTravel Resources | |
| Tuesday, 09 January 2007 | |
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If you are someone who is interested in Switzerland and want to gain some knowledge about its cities, you have come to the right place. In this article, you will find some basic information about 5 major cities in Switzerland. From the country’s capital, Bern, to Zurich, to Geneva, and anywhere in between, the cities of Switzerland are sure to satisfy every tourist’s desire for arts, nature, culture, and so much more. Basically, all cities in Switzerland can be considered attractive cities to travelers. They may differ in size and population but each is as exciting as the other. Bern, Switzerland’s Capital, is basically the most appealing among the cities in Switzerland. Its population of about 130,000 residents is proud of the city’s ambiance. They all have a relaxed approach to their everyday lives. Moreover, Bern was once voted as the most floral city in Europe. Among the cities in Switzerland, Zurich is known to be the largest and the most expensive. Home to around 360,000 people, Zurich is considered as the key business city of the country, and is the gold trading city of the world as well. But if you’re traveling on a budget, you don’t have to skip this city. Shopping here may be for the wealthy, but the sights are certainly for all types of guests.  Geneva, Switzerland Another city in Switzerland is Lucerne. Lucerne is one of the most highly-visited cities. This tourist-packed city equipped with spectacular mountain views, and breathtaking lake cruises. Despite of the city’s historical and traditional look, it has plenty of the usual European nightlife to offer. The good thing though is all visitors have various forms of entertainment to choose from. The second largest city among the cities in Switzerland is Basel. Unfortunately, it is also the most highly underrated major city. It’s not as international city as the city of Geneva, or as bustling as the city of Zurich, nor is it as near to the Alps as the city of Bern is. However, with over two dozen museums for a mere 200,000 population, Basel significantly makes its mark as an extraordinary town. There are numerous other cities in Switzerland. And even if they are diverse from one another, all of them have made their own niches in the tourism industry. Fact is, all the cities in Switzerland beckon every traveler. And choosing which places to visit from among the list can be a great challenge. I hope this basic information about cities of Switzerland provided in this article will help you with your travel planning. I know the information is very basic here but it surely is a good start in getting to know Switzerland. To add something to this article her here are some facts about the cities mentioned above.
Bern (Capital)
Zurich
Geneva
Lucerne
Basel |