The economy of Switzerland: a quarter is created by tourism

In Switzerland, tourism is closely linked to mobility – because it is a central element of the travel experience. Until the end of the 18th century, the Alps were considered merely an obstacle on the way to Italy.[1] Only in the 19th century, under the influence of new aesthetic and cultural ideas, did the view of the mountain world change, and Switzerland became an increasingly popular destination. On their "Grand Tour", the elites of Europe, i…