City: Switzerland

Switzerland, Switzerland

Capital: None (de jure) Bern (de facto) 46°57′N 7°27′E / 46.950°N 7.450°E / 46.950; 7.450

Largest city: Zürich

Official languages: German French Italian Romansh

Demonym: English: Swiss, German: Schweizer(in), French: Suisse(sse), Italian: svizzero/svizzera, or elvetico/elvetica, Romansh: Svizzer/Svizra

Government: Federal semi-direct democracy under multi-party parliamentary directorial republic

• Federal Council: Alain Berset (President) Ueli Maurer (Vice President) Doris Leuthard Simonetta Sommaruga Johann Schneider-Ammann Guy Parmelin Ignazio Cassis

• Federal Chancellor: Walter Thurnherr

Legislature: Federal Assembly

• Upper house: Council of States

• Lower house: National Council

History

• Foundation date: c. 1300 (traditionally 1 August 1291)

• Peace of Westphalia: 24 October 1648

• Restoration: 7 August 1815

• Federal state: 12 September 1848

Area

• Total: 41,285 km (15,940 sq mi) (132nd)

• Water (%): 4.2

Population

• 2016 estimate: 8,401,120 (99th)

• 2015 census: 8,327,126

• Density: 202/km (523.2/sq mi) (63rd)

GDP (PPP): 2017 estimate

• Total: $517 billion (39th)

• Per capita: $61,360 (9th)

GDP (nominal): 2017 estimate

• Total: $681 billion (19th)

• Per capita: $80,837 (2nd)

Gini (2015): 29.5 low · 19th

HDI (2015): 0.939 very high · 2nd

Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)

Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)

Date format: dd.mm.yyyy (AD)

Drives on the: right

Calling code: +41

Patron saint: St Nicholas of Flüe

ISO 3166 code: CH

Internet TLD: .ch

Top Things to do in Switzerland

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The 5 Best Canyons in Switzerland, Switzerland

June 17, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

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Restaurants in Switzerland

1. Massaschlucht

3914 Blatten, Naters, Brig Switzerland

Excellent

90%

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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Reviewed By R_Lusser - Zurich, Switzerland

We spent a weekend at Hamilton Lodge, Belalp, and our last hike was through the Massaschlucht. Very beautiful!

2. Gorges Du Dailley

Van d'en Bas 4, Salvan 1922 Switzerland +41 27 761 31 01 [email protected] http://www.valleedutrient.ch/fr/gorges-du-dailley

Excellent

70%

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27%

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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Temporarily Closed

3. Viamala Gorge

A13 Viamalatunnel, Zillis 7432 Switzerland +41 81 650 90 30 [email protected] http://www.viamala-schlucht.ch

Excellent

61%

Good

30%

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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Visit the Viamala Canyon and experience this impressive monument for yourself. Carved through the massive cliffs thousands of years ago by glacial ice and the waters of the Rhine (Hinterrhein), the Viamala Canyon still contains living evidence of its fascinating history for you to discover today. Well worth a visit, even in bad weather!

4. Cascade de Motiers

Le Bied, Motiers 2112 Switzerland https://www.j3l.ch/fr/P48574/cascade-de-motiers

Excellent

25%

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50%

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25%

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4.0 based on 4 reviews

5. Gorges du Trient

Grand Rue, Vernayaz 1904 Switzerland +41 27 764 16 13 [email protected] http://www.valleedutrient.ch/fr/gorges-du-trient-fp256

Excellent

15%

Good

25%

Satisfactory

28%

Poor

20%

Terrible

12%

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 40 reviews

Puissant exemple du phénomène d'érosion, elles forment une profonde incision de quelques centaines de mètres de hauteur au fond de laquelle coule le torrent glaciaire. L'entrée des gorges du Trient se trouve à Vernayaz, à deux pas de la gare du Mont-Blanc Express. La gorges est traversée par deux des plus hauts ponts d'Europe qui surplombent les Gorges de 200m. Promenade sans difficulté. Retour obligatoire jusqu'à l'entrée des gorges; pas de chemins pédestres qui continue dans la vallée du Trient.

City: Switzerland

Top Things to do in Switzerland

Top Hotels in Switzerland

Countries

The 5 Best Canyons in Switzerland, Switzerland

1. Massaschlucht

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Reviewed By R_Lusser - Zurich, Switzerland

2. Gorges Du Dailley

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3. Viamala Gorge

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4. Cascade de Motiers

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5. Gorges du Trient

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