Pay a visit to a football-lover's heaven, the FIFA World Football Museum. Even those who are less than mad about the beautiful game will find plenty to keep them entertained among the interactive exhibits and events.

Visit Zurich's Opernhaus, the city's first permanent theatre opened in 1834 with Mozart's Zauberflöte and is now the main venue for opera and ballet in the city. 

Get lost in infinity or dance on the ceiling at the museum of immersive optical illusions. One of Zürich's zaniest attractions, the WOW Museum will appeal to kids of all ages (and adults young at heart). 

Europe's first university botanical garden, the Orto Botanico di Pisa was founded in 1543 and offers an oasis of calm in the city, just minutes away from the Leaning Tower. Discover a huge variety of plants from across the continents, admire pretty fountains and peaceful ponds, then visit the Botanica Museum to learn about botany. 

The IOC headquarters were established in Lausanne in 1914 and the museum followed in 1993. It's a great for adults and kids; there are temporary and permanent exhibits plus displays that include medals, documents and films. The lake view is pretty special, too.

The Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne is a vast gothic church on Cité hill that dates back to the 12th century. Night watchmen still call out the hours from the belfry from 10pm to 2am each night.