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The stereotypical images of Switzerland — cozy wooden chalets, alpine meadows, and chic skiing resorts — are easy to find. But there are many other sides to this small, diverse -country that are equally accessible, from picturesque medieval towns to world-class art and fine gastronomy. Switzerland's rural retreats offer wonderful opportunities for relaxing and recharging.

Switzerland lies at the very heart of Europe, landlocked between the Alps and the Jura mountains. It is bordered to the west by France, to the north by Germany, to the east by Austria and Liechtenstein, and to the south by Italy.

Jura Mountains Mountains make up almost a third of Switzerland’s 41,285 sq km. The St. Gothard Massif is the source of many lakes and two major rivers. The Rhine and Rhone central Switzerland has the highest concentration of picturesque Alpine peaks, although the loftiest Alps are those of the Valais in the southwest. The valleys of Graubunden in the east provide the setting for many winter resorts in the west, the cities lining the northern shore of lake Geneva comprise the Swiss Riviera, while series of high passes provides overland access from German speaking Switzerland to the Ticino, the Italian speaking part of the country, and to Italy with almost a quarter of its area comprising high Alps, lakes and barren rock and with no seaboard and few natural resources other than water power, the country has managed to preserve a proud and united spirit of independence.