SWITZERLAND – Why travel to Switzerland???
Just because it’s a 700 year old country with the most jaw-dropping, eye-popping, spectacular scenic beauty in the world that also has some of the cleanest cities in the World?
Or because it harbors the magnificently grand snow-peaked Alps and dozens of tiny, picturesque villages cuddling the mountain range or the dazzling Lake Geneva? From its breathtaking beauty to its brilliant infrastructure, Switzerland is all that and so much more.
Its’ a country where you wish your vacation never ends! A gratifying candy store for an adventure enthusiast or a nature lover.
Let’s us guide you to the pictorial land famous for its chocolates, cheeses & watches and where the enchanting, scenic carnival never ends!
Switzerland has one of the most amazing and hassle-free transportation systems in the World that take you through the heart of the country and leave you gasping for another tour.
For a truly striking experience, take a journey on the Glacier Express, (the slowest express train in the world) which connects you with St.Moritz to Zermatt and let’s you take in the Graubünden holiday area with the lush forests, snow-capped mountains, idyllic, traditional ancient villages along with 291 bridges and 91 tunnels in its way and also covering the Oberalp Pass on its way to Chur.
Or you could enjoy the Lakes and centuries-old mountain streams via boat cruises. Explore Lake Geneva (the largest lake in Europe) or drink Kaffe fertig (coffee with a shot of schnapps) while enjoying the quaint Lake Luzern or the Lake Lugano.
Other options can include a yellow postal bus taking you everywhere from Gerard Rabaey in Montreux (gorge on his foodie delights - sweatbreads, pigeon and puff pastry) to the Watch Valley in Geneva (Swiss watches in their full splendor) to the Dying Lion of Lucerne Monument in Lucerne.
Travel to the top of the mountains for a dizzying view by the mountain railways.
The Swiss Alps have a luxuriant array of mountain resorts whether you go in the summers for some spectacular hiking trails or you visit the country in the frosty winters – the options for convivial activities and dramatic scenery are endless!
Stay at the Bernese Oberland Region and explore popular peaks like Jungfrau and Eiger or soak in the sybaritic 5 star deluxe Hotel Swissôtel Basel. Want to get really Swissy? Try a cozy, comfy chalet-like hotel such as Hotel Alpenblick in Wilderswil.
The cuisines are simply mind-blowing here and the choices unlimited. Seek out Heiko Nieder's exquisite cuisine in Zurich at Dolder Grand. You will find that along with its four national languages, the cuisine of Switzerland matches them to boot as the French and German foods are simply scrumptious.
Do gormandize on the Coupe Chalet in Gruyeres made with vanilla ice cream, Swiss meringues, vin cuit (a syrupy sweet-flavored concoction made by cooking wine or fruit juice) and topped with Gruyere crème.
Check out some picturesque Vineyards and taste some delectable wines on foot or by bicycle.
Go shopping at reasonable prices in Niederdorf which boasts of world-class boutiques and cafes behind the gothic frontals or splurge to your heart’s content in Bahnholfstrasse.
Have a blast skiing in the Davos region in Crans Montana or hiking on the Harder Klum in Interlaken.
For an unforgettable skiing experience, check out St. Moritz with its downhill and cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, snowboarding, and winter hiking….…whew!
Still want more? Give a shot at cricket or Polo or swing a club while golfing in the snow.
Ride a horse-drawn sleigh, try dog sledding or ice climbing or even ice sailing while you’re at it!
For the city specific features, go for the Clock Tower, built in the 13th century at Bern. The recherché astronomical clock has a history of over 500 years in the city of Bern, which itself is dripping with old world heritage.
As the second place in the world to live, Geneva enthralls its visitor with the world’s largest flower clock, antique stores, luxury boutiques and an intriguing Watch & Clock museum.
Travel through Zermatt, an Alpine village which proposes glacier skiing to its visitors around the year.
Go to Switzerland and not see the gorgeous churches? Impossible.
The Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster) in Zurich has some sensational stained-glass windows by the eminent Chagall.
Before the end of the trip, do try to catch the Zug Lake Festival in Canton Zug which has over 20,000 people coming to view its gigantic fire display. Also catch the fun and frolic at the Zürich Festival held in the summers; it bewitches its visitant with opera, dance, art and theatre. It commences with a summer night ball and an opening ceremony.
Want to have a really fun vacation – spend a night in an igloo!
Come to Switzerland for vacation of a lifetime.
By Shazi
Author can be contacted at : shazia_irshad_syed@yahoo.co.in
Related Resources:
http://www.switzerlandtravellers.com
Related Resources:
http://www.switzerlandtravellers.com
