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Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.

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.

Overlooking Lake Geneva, the breathtaking snow-capped Alps provide the backdrop for medieval history, culture, luxury shopping and Swiss chocolate.

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

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

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

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

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

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

Visit a European country known for its alpine scenery, vast freshwater lakes, picturesque cities, chocolate and cheeses. Experience the cultures and traditions of different language communities.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

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

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

Fossils, meteorites, mammals, precious stones and the earliest human ancestors inspire and delight science enthusiasts inside this free museum.

Fossils, meteorites, mammals, precious stones and the earliest human ancestors inspire and delight science enthusiasts inside this free museum.

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

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