the Swiss Alps picturesque views truly breath-taking, amazing hamlets nestled in stunning territories, as well as vibrant city life.Chocolates, flashy watches.
There are so many beautiful places in Switzerland,Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.
Matterhorn mountain Out of all of the mountains that make up the Alps, the Matterhorn is probably the best known.this wonder attracts hordes of visitors, eager to see the morning sunlight beam off its four faces, ski its neighboring mountains.
It is a large, near-symmetric pyramidal peak, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and Italy, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland.
4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe (is the 12th highest peak in Western Europe). 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe (is the 12th highest peak in Western Europe).
The pyramid mountain, which is very difficult to climb, (The first ascent of the Matterhorn took place by a group of seven people in July 1865. Four of the seven climbers died on the descent). and is the most-photographed mountain in the world. (from the Klein-Matterhorn).
The four sides of the Matterhorn's pyramid-like peak face the four cardinal directions.
The name Matterhorn means roughly “the peak in the meadows,” from the German words Matte (“meadow”) and Horn (“peak”).
The Matterhorn first appeared on the famous Toblerone packaging in 1960.
The City of Bern is well-known for its high quality of life, good cultural offering and tourist attractions.
Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to by the Swiss as their "federal city".
Bern is the seat of Switzerland's government.
The Houses of Parliament rise above the city just a stone's throw away from the railway station.
The city is home to world-class modern architecture and design.
Bern has everything that goes to make aamazing city.
Its unique cityscape- designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site- is an expression of the open-minded charm of this city.
You can discover the city’s unique charm, especially around the historic old town in the centre.
In 1983, the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gurten is a splendid hill just outside the city where you can also admire landscapes of the whole city and another natural, spot is the Bear Park.
With a population of about 150,000 Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland.
Bern’s central location makes it the perfect base for excursions throughout Switzerland, Trip to Zurich and Basel – around an hour away by train, or to Geneva – about two hours away.
Basel is a thrilling city unlike any other in Switzerland,with a surprise around every corner.
On the sunny banks of the Rhine, in the dreamy alleyways and at the countless street and pavement cafes.
With grand, classical houses, medieval churches and world-renowned modern architecture.
Basel has a great deal to offer, city centre with narrow streets in the romantic old town, world-class museums, historical buildings and highlights of modern architecture.
All of which can be explored on foot thanks to the short distances.
Basel is one of Europe's best preserved Old Towns,with a history spanning over 2000 years.
Basel's motto is "Culture Unlimited" - of which the diversity is breathtaking, with nearly 40 museums - home to spectacular special exhibitions.
All this makes the city unmistakably cosmopolitan, international and innovative.
You can experience its stylish savoir-vivre throughout the city.
Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich.
Zürich - the unique mix Zürich has everything a city has to offer, right in the heart of Switzerland gastronomy, shopping, culture, art, nightlife, nature, sport and events, this cosmopolitan city is bustling with activity.
The choice is almost endless, the quality very high. Switzerland's largest and wealthiest metropolis.
Zürich located in north-central Switzerland,it’s set on a beautiful lake and near the mountains at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich.
Don't miss
Bahnhofstrasse one of Europe's finest shopping streets, with designer stores selling fashion, watches, and jewelry.
Grossmünster Cathedral. The starting point for the Protestant Reformation in German-speaking Switzerland, with a Romanesque crypt, a tower with spectacular views, and the Museum of the Reformation.
Kunsthaus Zürich. The city's fine art collection is one of the leading museums in Europe.
Nova. A three-dimensional colour display, the first of its kind in the world, which uses 25,000 lights to create a variety of effects.
Opernhaus.
Fraumünster Church with a series of celebrated stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
This idyllic setting since the 12th century with Lake Geneva and the Alps as its backdrop, the imposing fortified Chillon Castle is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. This fortress is a true treasure from the past.
Chillon Castle is an island castle located on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud, it is situated at the eastern end of the lake.
Chillon Castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland.(Almost 440,000 guests visit Chillon per year).
The castle took its name from the rock, the word ‘Chillon’ meant ‘rocky platform’ in an ancient language.
The rocky island on which the castle sits constituted both a form of natural protection and a strategic positioning to control passage from the north to the south of Europe.
The castle took on the oval shape of the genuine island upon which it was built. It is approximately 100m long and 50m wide.
The entire complex consists of 25 buildings and three courtyards, protected by two circular walls.
Chillon Castle made famous by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s novel “Julie, or the New Heloise” and Lord Byron’s poem “The Prisoner of Chillon”.
Address: Fondation du Château de Chillon
Avenue de Chillon 21 Veytaux
The Jungfraujoch lies at an elevation of 3,463 m' (11,362 ft) above sea level.
At the summit, the high point of the trip awaits you.
The Sphinx Observatory, one of the highest astronomical observatories in the world, provides an additional viewing platform at a height of 3,572 metres (11,719 ft), the second-highest in Switzerland.
In addition the most impressive attraction is the world-famous Jungfrau railway, for more than 100 years, the
Jungfrau railway has been making its journey to Europe’s highest-altitude railway station.
The train climbs up to 3,454 meters above sea level to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.Other exciting attractions,an ice palace in the building’s interior and 30 meters below the glacier’s surface invites you to take a fascinating tour of its artistic ice sculptures.
Interlaken is a small Swiss town, with a beautiful holiday spots ringed by mountain peaks.
It is an important and well-known tourist destination in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps.
The town is located between two lakes, Brienz to the east and Thun to the west, and alongside the river Aare, which flows between them, with the breathtaking backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau forming part of a stunning natural landscape.
Marvel at the old Interlaken Abbey, a 900-year-old Swiss heritage gem.
If you love to explore, there are spectacular hiking trails and bike tours in the lap of the Alps,scenic sightseeing tours by train, you can go for canyoning and rafting on the mountain streams of the town.
