The second-highest train station in Europe.

This massive boulder was hurled into a Zurich church when a gunpowder depot was struck by lightning in 1652.

Museum featuring strange and enchanting toys of the past.

This colossal couch is an unlikely monument to Europe's first female Doctor of Law.

This medieval footbridge in the Swiss Alps is known to attract cliff-jumping daredevils.

A 30-foot-high stream of chocolate flows continuously at the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Switzerland's oldest public observatory is an important part of the Zurich cityscape.

This long line of cement defensive wedges is named after the famous chocolate bar for obvious reasons.

Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.

This charming fountain honors Felix Salten, the creator of the iconic storybook deer.

One of the most historical literary characters continues to stroll his hometown.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

Constructed along the shores of Lake Zurich, this pavilion is a walk-through work of art.

A Swiss amusement park entirely dedicated to the theory of ancient astronauts.

The oldest surviving wooden bridge over Rhine lets travelers cross easily from Switzerland to Liechtensten.

This eclectic architectural gem played witness to Zurich’s colonial past.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.

This simple apartment may have inspired some of the most important theories in the history of science.

The largest underground lake in Europe.

Featuring a meatless buffet fit for kings, this family-owned Zurich eatery is considered the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the West.

Swiss vineyards in a UNESCO heritage site.

A mythically themed self-built sculpture park.