The Swiss Alps occupy much of the south and centre. The lower Swiss Plateau lies to the north of the Alps, with the Jura farther northwest. Long lakes and the transitions between these terrain belts can help orient a regional view.
The Alps, the plateau, and the Jura
Find Lake Geneva and follow the transition towards the Alps. Compare it with the lower terrain along the plateau rather than assuming all Swiss imagery is mountainous.
Similar landscapes across borders
The Alps continue into France, Italy, Austria, and other neighbours. A snowy peak or a chalet does not identify Switzerland. Compare the outline of a lake and the position of the nearby mountain front.