Hitler and the Nazi Party?

Question

When Hitler was taking over most European countries between 1933 to 1940, did he take over Switzerland as well? If not, why didn't he? Switzerland is so close to Germany, so it would only make sense if he tried to occupy that as well.

Thanks in advance =]

Answer 1

No, Switzerland remained neutral throughout world war two, as did Sweden. Switzerland had a long history of neutrality, as well as a sizeable ethnic german population. Switzerland was on rather amiable terms with Germany, in fact it has come to light that they benefited monetarily from the goods taken from Jews and also served as the Nazi's bankers. So really, Switzerland was no threat to germany, rather the opposite, and they werent worth the effort to take over, so they were left alone.

Answer 2

Germany did not invade Switzerland since Germany needed Switzerland: to exchange money, to import goods ....so Switzerland was more useful this way. By the way: Switzerland allowed Germany to deport Jews from Italy to the death camps.

Answer 3

No. Switzerland was neutral and had few natural resources that would be any use to the Germans.
It was used as a meeting place between the opposing nations and somewhere to hide safely the Nazi's hoard of loot.