Thanks to Switzerland’s steadfast efficiency, the Swiss economy remains strong, with new hotels and restaurants sprouting up around Zurich as if this were the best of times.
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Rocks and ice took the first steps in creating this mountainous land, home to a multitude of Alpine valleys, enchanting towns and the two best kinds of food to melt in a pot.
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Experience some of the country's quirkiest festivals, where locals smash cowpats, grown men wrestle in sawdust and thrill-seekers race down a mountain on anything with wheels.
Five urban areas where the creative spaces and innovative atmosphere benefit locals and visitors alike.
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The mighty Matterhorn put this corner of southern Switzerland on the map, but now it is home to ski and snowboard enthusiasts, plus more leisurely pursuits.
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As mod style goes mile-high, there has never been a better time to change altitudes with a stay at one of the newest chic winter retreats, from the Swiss valleys to the French Alps.
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