Montreux
#1 in Best Places to Visit in Switzerland
Tourists may not be as familiar with Montreux as they are with its Lake Geneva neighbors, which makes this Swiss town such an undiscovered gem. Quaint Montreux features a waterfront promenade dotted with flowers and trees, a medieval castle and a charming old town, not to mention a statue commemorating Freddie Mercury (Queen recorded multiple albums here from 1979 to 1996). Montreux is also surrounded by vineyards and hosts a popular jazz festival every summer.
Lucerne
#2 in Best Places to Visit in Switzerland
Picturesque Lucerne sits on Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland, framed by snowcapped mountains and medieval buildings. This city’s old town is home to historic attractions, lively town squares, boutique shops and old churches. Make sure to see the Musegg Wall and its towers (the preserved fortifications date back to the 13th century) and Europe’s oldest wooden covered bridge, the Chapel Bridge, which was originally built in 1333.
