Cities In Switzerland
From the country’s capital, Bern, to Zurich, to Geneva, and anywhere in between, the cities of Switzerland are sure to fill every guest’s thirst for the arts, nature, culture, and so much more.
Generally, all cities in Switzerland can be considered tourist cities. They may differ in size and population but each is as enchanting 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 is one of the major cities in Switzerland. However, it’s not what most people perceive it to be. Geneva does not even have the typical size of a town, and a good 38% of its population is made up of foreigners. Nonetheless, don’t expect to see different nationalities and hear languages other than French and American English.
One of the most highly-visited cities in Switzerland is Lucerne. This tourist-packed city boasts of spectacular mountain views, and charming lake cruises. Despite the city’s historical and traditional appeal, it has its share of the usual European nightlife. The good thing though is, guests are all given various forms of entertainment.
Basel is the second largest among the cities in Switzerland. Unfortunately, it is also the most highly underrated major city. It’s not as international 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.