Switzerland Hotels

Basel, Switzerland, is on the River Rhine and close to the French and German borders. Nightlife in Basel is quieter than in some European cities, but you will find a selection of bars, restaurants and live entertainment to cater to most tastes. You also can hop across the border and sample the nightlife in its European neighbors.

Switzerland in winter is perhaps best known for its skiing and winter sports, but that is not what Basel is primarily known for. Among the largest cities in Switzerland and set where the borders of France, Germany and Switzerland all meet, this city on the Rhine, perhaps known best for its fine watchmaking, also holds many Old World charms and cultural attractions that make it a desirable tourist destination in winter or summer. February in particular is a good time to be in Basel, as one of Europe's biggest festivals takes place at that time.

Interlaken is in the heart of the Swiss Alps, at the foot of the Jungfrau mountain. Visitors flock to this small town in the winter months to enjoy skiing and other winter sports. In the summer, the region fills with hikers and holidaymakers keen to enjoy an active holiday surrounded by stunning scenery. The town of Interlaken is a convenient base for exploring the wider Bernese Oberland region and has good transport links with the rest of Switzerland. The Interlaken authorities request that visitors use public transport as much as possible, and most campsites offer guests a tourist card to enable them to use public buses at no charge.

Basel is one of Switzerland's most significant cultural centers, known for its many theaters and museums and its "crossroads" location at the intersection of the French, German and Swiss borders. Located in northern Switzerland on the Rhine River, this German-speaking Swiss city preserves its extensive history and rich culture through its historical landmarks and museums. Basel's museums not only exhibit emblems of Swiss heritage, but also offer some of Europe's most valuable collections of art and artifacts.

The little European jewel of Switzerland is known for its watches, chocolates, impossibly steep ski slopes and castles. What makes castles the most visited tourist destinations in Switzerland is what makes this country unique--a zeal for precision, preservation and an artist's keen eye for beauty.

Lugano, Switzerland, nicknamed the "Monte Carlo of Switzerland," is a popular tourist destination because of its quaint Swiss-village feel, its culture, its favorable proximity to (and distance from) urban commotion and, most of all, its majestic scenery. Sightseeing in Lugano primarily means taking in the luscious landscapes of this Italian-speaking Swiss region, centered by Lake Lugano and surrounded by mountains. With the Alps to the south and Italy just next door, tourists experience a natural and cultural European intersection.