close to where we met michel is the town of interlaken.in the summer. if you're thinking of using public transport, buying a swiss travel pass can be a cost—effective way of getting around. it'll give you unlimited travel across the swiss travel system, like the excellent train network, which is frequent, reliable and a great way of seeing the country. for many travelling to switzerland, the matterhorn is a must. the mountain's striking pyramid shape has drawn serious climbers for years. but to get close to its peak, you don't have to work up a sweat. the gornergrat bahn, also known as the matterhorn railway, is the highest open—air railway in europe, offering views of the matterhorn from the peak of nearby gornergrat. and if you're coming here in summer, there's still plenty to enjoy. the annual montreux jazz festival kicks off at the end ofjune and lasts for two weeks. it began in 1967, focused on jazz, but now features a wide range of musical acts, including blues, rock, pop and hip—hop, attracting 200,000 visitors. it's known for its i