Switzerland, a landlocked country of Western Europe, bordered by Germany in the north, Italy in the south, Austria and Liechtenstein in the east, and France in the west. This country is a paradise for various types of summer and winter sports activities.

This multi-cultural and multi-lingual country is visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year. The grand architecture of the cathedrals in Lausanne and Bern, the vibrant nightlife of Basel and Zurich, and the abbey complex of St Gallen are some of the treasures that this land holds for the vacationers. Located in the center of Europe, Switzerland has a wide array of things to see and do. From the covered bridge of Lucerne to the fountains of Neuchatel, and from the cheese of Gruyeres to the traditional timber houses of Grimentz- all these make Switzerland a highly sought after tourist destination. Switzerland vacation rental properties help in solving all the accommodation needs of the travelers.

The greatest attraction of Switzerland is the Alps that stretch from the east of France to the west of Germany. The lowland area in the northern part of Alps, known as Mittelland, is home to a number of pristine lakes. The breathtaking scenery of Matterhorn in Zermatt is beyond words of description. Jungfraujoch mountains near Interlaken in Bernese Oberland is another major attraction of Switzerland. Some of the other enchanting mountain resorts are located in areas like Wengen, Gstaad, Muerren, and Grindelwald. For excursions, Lucern makes a wonderful base. This area provides an easy refuge to the Alps and Ticino. One is bound to fall in love with the romanticism prevailing in the southern part of Switzerland. An interesting location to visit is Verbier that offers a spectacular view of Combin Massif and Mont Blanc. This place is perfect for skiing in winters. The various apartments in Switzerland and also the holiday homes in Switzerland have the best of accommodation facilities for the visitors.

Swiss wines and chocolates are popular all across the world. They are one of the best selling items. Other purchases include Bernese woodcarving, watches, army knives, embroidery and linen. The restaurants are known for superb quality dishes like Viande sechee, Fondue Bourguignonne, Pieds de porc, and Leckerli. Most of the restaurants are located in close proximity to the various holiday cottages Switzerland making it a convenient affair for the guests. Getting Switzerland accommodation can be a bit difficult during festivals like Zurich Festival, Paleo Music Festival, and Geneva Festival. However, if you book holiday rentals Switzerland in advance, then you can avoid the last minute rush.