Switzerland is a paradise for walking and hiking. Over a small area there are many varied landscapes, well signposted hiking trails and inns - even up to the high mountains. Switzerland offers ideal surroundings for gentle walks along lakes and rivers with the family, trekking tours for nature-lovers, or free climbing adventures. Interesting offers of a few days, up to one week, make the summer in the mountains an unforgettable experience. Much praise has been given to the beauty of our countryside. Discover it on foot, hiking any of the thousands of quaint trails, aboard one of the many mountain railways offering spectacular views of the Alps, in a postal bus or on a nostalgic boat. A stroll through a small medieval town will put you in touch with Swiss urban charms and zoos and adventure parks will make any child's heart beat faster.

Swiss towns never lose their appeal - whatever the time of year! Art, culture and culinary delights abound in Swiss towns. And if shopping is your particular love, the opportunities are practically limitless. Add to this the many events which are held throughout the year: carnivals in spring, open-air festivals in summer, wine growing festivals in autumn and Christmas market fairs in winter. Each Swiss town is also individual in character due to its history, its unique buildings and the people who live in them. Being such a mountainous country, it is only a short excursion from any Swiss town into the Alps. Extensive diversity within a small area - this best describes the charm of Swiss towns. It's well worthwhile paying a visit to Swiss towns - for a weekend, or even a few days longer.