Nestled amongst the Alps, Switzerland is a delightful contradiction of swanky cities and quaint Alpine villages, palm trees and snow-capped mountains, and high-tech industries and artisanal cheese farms. One could spend days in capital city Bern exploring shopping promenades, medieval clock towers and museums devoted to Albert Einstein and artist Paul Klee. Be sure to also make time for Lucerne's historic wooden bridges, picturesque streets and the breathtaking Lake Lucerne, and don't miss the soaring cathedrals in Zurich and the magical snowscapes of the Alpine regions.