Must-SeeLucerne
About 48 miles away
A medieval covered bridge on a lake, with Pilatus's steep cogwheel train.
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Basel Fasnacht
Switzerland's biggest carnival, opened at 4 a.m. when the lights go out and masked fife and drum bands march through the old town for 72 hours.
- When
- Three days from 4 a.m. on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, February or March
- Where
- Basel
Our full guide to Basel Fasnacht is being written. It's on the Zurich and Northern Switzerland list as If You're Nearby among festivals, events and seasons.
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Must-SeeInterlaken
Bern
About 62 miles away
The resort between two lakes, and the gateway to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.
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Must-SeeLauterbrunnen
Bern
About 68 miles away
A valley of 72 waterfalls, with car-free cliff-top villages above it.
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