How well do you know Switzerland? Take this quiz to find out

Home to numerous villages, the Alps full of powder snow, picturesque hiking trails and the world’s best ski resorts – the central European country of Switzerland is a paradise on earth.

And this beautiful country promises much more with its rich culture, tasteful cuisine, beautiful nature, and kind people.

No matter where you look in Switzerland, you’ll be in awe of its beauty. It has towering mountains that are covered in the snow no matter what season, crystal-clear lakes, quaint little villages, and rolling hills. Plus a whole lot of chocolate and cheese! You could easily spend months exploring the country. Highlights of places to visit in Switzerland include Lucerne, Bern, Zurich, Geneva, Grindelwald, Gruyeres, St. Moritz, and Interlaken. And these don’t even begin to cover it!

Sure we all know Switzerland as the country of chocolate, watches, and banks, but Switzerland is surely much more than that. So do you know it all about this beautiful travel destination? Test your knowledge now.

1. What is the capital city of Switzerland?

C. Zurich

D. Lucerne

A. Bern

B. Geneva

2. Switzerland has a lot of castles. Identify the one in the picture. (Picture of Chillon Castle)

B. Aarburg Castle

C. Chateau de Chillon

A. Thun Castle

D. Chillon Castle

3. What is the largest city in Switzerland in terms of population?

A. Geneva

B. Zurich

C. Bern

D. Interlaken

4. Which Swiss mountain is known as the ‘Dragon Mountain’?

D. Mt. Weisshorn

C. Mt. Eiger

A. Mt. Titlis

B. Mt. Pilatus

5. Which river forms a border between Switzerland and Germany?

D. Danube

B. Elbe

C. Neckar

A. Rhine

6. Which peak features in the packaging of the famous chocolate Toblerone?

B. Monte Rosa

A. Titlis

C. Matterhorn

D. None of the above

7. What are the four official languages of Switzerland?

D. French, Italian, Romansh, German

C. French, Italian, German, Swiss

B. French, Italian, English, German

A. German, Italian, Dutch, French

8. Which is the two-letter abbreviation of Switzerland?

C. SW

A. SZ

B. CH

D. ZH

9. Which of these villages in Switzerland is completely car-free?

D. Andermatt

B. Grindelwald

A. Zermatt

C. Gimmelwald

10. Which of these is a little souvenir adapted from the famous cows of Switzerland?

D. None of these

B. Cheese

C. Cow halter

A. Cow bell

11. Fondue is perhaps the most famous Swiss dish of all. Traditionally, what would you dip into the melted cheese?

B. Bread

D. All of the above

C. Vegetables

A. Crackers

12. Which city is the host of the European office of the United Nations?

B. Zurich

D. None of the above

C. Bern

A. Geneva

13. In which city would you find the Lion Monument?

D. Bern

B. Zurich

A. Lucerne

C. Geneva

14. Which mountain in Switzerland is known as the James Bond Mountain?

Jungfrau

Schilthorn

Matterhorn

Piz Bernina

15. With strict guidelines for water protection, lake water in Switzerland is very safe and clean to be directly drunk from it. Myth or fact?

A. Myth

B. Fact

Hopefully, you enjoyed our Switzerland quiz! Don’t forget to share your quiz score in the comment section.

If you love the snow-covered peaks glistening under the warm sunlight, Switzerland is the place to be. Before your mind wanders to the quarantine hassles and COVID guidelines, here’s the good news.

We’re delighted to tell you that Switzerland is now welcoming fully vaccinated travellers from India, provided you’ve been vaccinated with a W.H.O approved vaccine. The Swiss government has also announced to welcome fully vaccinated Indian travellers, without any quarantine and RT-PCR test requirements.

We’re sure that just gave you one more reason to give in to this vacation plan. And if this makes you crave a trip in the Alps, here’s a list of Veena World’s tailor-made Switzerland tour packages for you!

Visit your nearest Veena World office or reach out to us on the toll-free number.