Zurich
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The largest city and financial capital of Switzerland
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Located in the central-northern part of the country
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German-speaking
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Lots of shopping opportunities
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Foreigners and younger crowd living and working in Zurich
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Zurich airport, most inter continental flights go through here
Bern
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The capital of Switzerland
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Medieval old town
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Hosts a bear park in the city center
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German speaking
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The Aare(major Swiss river), flows through the city
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Swiss Parliament(government) is located here
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In close proximity to a lot of tourist destinations in bern oberland.
Basel
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Borders both France and Germany
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Northwest Switzerland, located along Rhine river
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Highest concentration of museums in the country(40)
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German speaking
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Host to Basel zoo and hotspot of culture and arts
Geneva
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Breathtaking scenery
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Quality wines, vineyards and wineries in the area
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Capital of Swiss watchmaking
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Several universities, International organizations, business centric
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Borders France in Southeastern Switzerland
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French speaking
Lucerne
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Lakeside setting
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Several mountain excursions nearby
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Beautiful old town with many bridges
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German speaking
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One of the fancier and wealthier spots in the country; very touristic
Lugano
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Southern Switzerland
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borders Italy, close to Lake Como
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Italian speaking in the Ticino region
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Several mountain and lake excursions nearby
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Lake Lugano and Valle Verzasca
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Amazing viewpoints