Lying on the banks of the scenic Lake Lugano, the town’s historic centre, has many fine buildings in the Italianate Lombardy style. It is home to the Museo Cantonale d'Arte, housing works by Klee, Renoir and Degas.

Dominated by two rocky outcrops, the old town of Sion has to be seen to be believed. One outcrop is bedecked with a ruined castle, while upon the other you will find a fortress-church.

Built by the Dukes of Zähringen in the early 12th century, Schloss Thun is a striking and perfectly preserved medieval castle set high above the town of Thun. The interiors and even the dungeons are superb.