Switzerland is a mountainous country in Central Europe with numerous lakes, villages and high alpine peaks. In their cities you will find medieval quarters with landmarks such as the Zytglogge clock tower in the capital Bern and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. Switzerland is also known for its ski areas and hiking trails. Banking and finance are important industries, Swiss watches and chocolate are world famous.
The tourist communities in the high-altitude Bernese Oberland include Interlaken in the Jungfrau region between 2 lakes and Grindelwald at the foot of the famous Eiger north face. The luxurious ski areas of St. Moritz and Davos are located in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. To the west, Geneva on the lakeshore offers international diplomatic institutions, French language and views of Mont Blanc. Zurich is a global financial center with an old town and the historical state museum of Zurich. Nearby Lucerne is a quiet town on the lake, where visitors can take a cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus or enjoy the mountain panorama on a ferry in the lake.