The true crossroads of Europe, Switzerland has gained an international reputation for its quality of life and exceptional natural attractions. In this land of mountains, fresh air and chocolate, travelling is taken to new heights. Switzerland's cultural and geographic variety allows visitors to discover a country rich in nuances. With four official languages (German, French, Italian and Romansh), Switzerland happily welcomes travellers from all over the world who long to explore its cantons. Come meet us in Basel.
Basel and Mulhouse stand out for both their international and regional characters. Indeed, their geographical situation...
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Mulhouse is home to some excellent restaurants that prominently feature local cuisine. Fruity, very dry and almost exclusively white (Riesling, Gewurztraminer), the wines of Alsace are served young and very fresh, notably as aperitifs. Just north of Mulhouse, Alsace's Route du Vin (wine route) is definitely worth exploring.
The city is home to some 30 museums as well as a great many galleries. The Rathaus (city hall): built in the early 16th century it was decorated with colourful frescoes in the following century. The very well-preserved cathedral (Muenster) is generously proportioned. Finally, visiting the zoo, the largest in the country, as well as the two botanical gardens, is a must.
In Mulhouse, car buffs can visit the Musée National de l'Automobile (national automobile museum), which showcases some 500 models, including a number of Bugattis, Rolls Royces, Ferraris and Porsches. Noteworthy among the city's other museums are the Musée Historique (history museum), Musée des Beaux-Arts (museum of fine arts), Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes (printed-fabrics museum), Musée du Papier Peint (wallpaper museum) and the Musée Français du Chemin de Fer (French railway museum).
Gardens and parks of all kinds adorn Mulhouse. Stroll through Steinbach square, Salvator park or Wallach park to admire the city's various floral displays, flower-lined paths and ponds. A walk through the zoological and botanical gardens allows visitors to observe more than 1,000 animals (200 species) as well as lovely plants.