Husky rides, paragliding and jazz festivals - Switzerland is the perfect summer escape.

Stand on the Top of Europe, gazing out over the snow-dusted mountains from Jungfraujoch's giddy heights, soaking up the magical panorama before skimming across the Aletsch Glacier in a husky-drawn sleigh.

Jump off a mountain peak and soar over Interlaken during a tandem paragliding session, or wiggle your hips during a dance lesson at Interlatina, a summer festival in Interlaken with Latin fever, spiced up by live bands and DJs.

Explore Lauterbrunnen's glacier gorges and discover the Trümmelbach Falls hidden within the rockface. Bob your head to upbeat reggae and soulful sounds at July's Montreux Jazz festival on the shores of Lake Geneva, where past performers include Bob Dylan.

Watch golfers tee off among the alpine landscape during the Matterhorn Eagle Cup in Zermatt, or cruise across Lake Lucerne on a paddlewheel steamer and watch Konstanzer Seenachtfest's spectacular firework finale in August.

In Arosa, pass glistening lakes on a hike through the Schanfigg Valley or bask in the sun on sandy Untersee beach. Walk through the impressive Bernese Oberland, explore terraced vineyards in Locarno or catch an open-air screening in the Piazza Grande square during August's International Film Festival.

Book a stay in a luxury hotel, charming chalet or sumptuous spa resort and explore the great outdoors. You'll soon realise why Switzerland is so special.

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