In fact, in one day, we began a day out in Zürich; had lunch in Konstanz (Germany); afternoon coffee and cakes in Bregenz (Austria) whilst travelling around, and across, the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Then, this all culminated with an evening meal in the Italian canton of Switzerland!. Yep, Switzerland is conveniently placed for sightseeing in Germany, Austria, France, Italy and even Liechtenstein- but, blink
and you might miss it!.I don't blame you wishing to live there, Frank. My son's now a Swiss citizen; but they don't make it easy to become one.
(WE might dish out passports like confetti-
but the Swiss certainly don't 
).
) 
However, the gulf stream often makes the North West Highlands (pretty much on the same latitude as Alaska, Oslo and Moscow) warmer than the European mainland in Winter.
), my Dad's family came from Ballyneale, in Tipperary, Frank.