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

Though it may look like a businessman's lost luggage, this case suspended under a highway bridge is actually a contemporary art installation.

Unconventional site where the tracks of Zurich tramcars intersect.

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

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

See the rare bloom of the "Queen of the Night" cactus at one of the world's largest succulent collections.

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

This stone in Lake Geneva was once the reference point used to determine altitude in Switzerland.

This ferry carries passengers across the Rhine propelled by no engine or paddles but by the river's current.

The world's largest collection of fire-fighting items dating back almost 350 years.

Visit a prison tower used during witch tribunals.

On the water, the sound from this horn could be heard from up to 10 kilometers away.

This Swiss cemetery is reserved for people who died in climbing accidents.

This scenic spot is known as the birthplace of Switzerland.

Study the Alien etchings in this fountain while you refill your water bottle.

A journey through every aspect of the human body.

A plain wooden seat that once belonged to one of the most prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation.

Its collection commemorates the author of the iconic children's book "Heidi."

The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds. 

A 13th-century Swiss castle houses a collection of artifacts from the Polish diaspora.

An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.

This little museum is packed with information about the region's past and present biodiversity.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

This large sculpture of white plates and forms is actually a huge sound amplifier.