Swiss Alps, banks and tourism

No question, Switzerland is best known for the Alps and therefore for impressive glaciers and spectacular mountain worlds. There are also crystal-clear water, numerous natural spectacles, pristine regions and fairytale winter landscapes.

Switzerland is considered one of the wealthiest western countries in the world and is therefore one of the more popular immigration countries. In Switzerland, thanks to the free movement of people with the EU, it is possible for anyone to enter and live there. Working in Switzerland is also possible for everyone.

The eight largest cities and economic centres are Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Winterthur, Lucerne and St. Gallen.

Tourism has been an important economic sector in Switzerland for around 150 years. It was favoured by the Alps, the many lakes, the central location in Europe, stable politics, a safe society and a strong economy. The most popular destinations and most visited regions include Zurich, Lucerne, Graubünden, Bernese Oberland, Valais, Geneva, Vaud, Basel, Ticino, Eastern Switzerland and Bern.

The customs include various traditional forms of expression in music, dance, folk poetry, e.g. B. at the Basel carnival and in traditional crafts. This also includes various rites and religious festivals.

Typical Swiss dishes include cheese fondue, raclette, Älplermagronen and Rösti. This also defined the Röstigraben. East of this border, Rösti is one of the most popular national dishes, but not west of it. Birchermüesli, now known worldwide, was developed in Zurich around 1900 by a Swiss doctor, Maximilian Bircher-Benner.