The 75,000 m² park near Lake Zurich in Rapperswil-Jona is a "tree museum" shows trees from 25 species as well as sculptures by international artist. The park was designed by the famous landscape architect Enzo Enea. It's an amazing place for lovers of art, nature and tranquility.

The best way to cool down is by plunging into the clear, refreshing water. All the better if you don't even need to leave the city centre to do it. Zurich offers sandy beaches and grassy area to sunbathe, diving towers, panoramic views of the Alps. Read a book in the shade of the trees, swim in the lake or the river — Zürich has a bathing spot for every taste. The public bathing traditions on Zürich stem from the Romans. Today, you can find more than 15 open-air baths. Many locations are equipped with showers and changing room.

One of the island's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the wondrous cliffs of Piana are best seen in the evening when the natural reds of the earth light up in the rays of the setting sun. Another way to see the cliffs is from the water, on a boat cruise in the Gulf of Porto.

Memphis Mansion is a copy of Elvis Presley's house in Memphis, and you can here find the biggest collection of original Elvis memorabilia outside of the US. The venue also features a small cinema, conference rooms and an Elvis shop with lots of souvenirs, and you have to try the Highway 51 Diner, where you can order food from Southern American recipes and, most important, Elvis's favourite dish: a peanut butter sandwich with jam, grilled bananas and bacon.