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10 places to visit in Switzerland
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venus
Joined: Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:04 pm Posts: 19
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10 places to visit in Switzerland
1) The Jungfrau Region
The Jungfrau Region offers spectacular scenery to bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three towering mountains-the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger-contrast with the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting this place.
2) Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
The town of Montreux is located in the heart of the Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walk by the lakeside and explore the Chillon Castle, or take a tour of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of this eleventh-century castle, the most frequently visited historical building in Switzerland where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture. The castle can be reached by walking along the lakefront or taking the train or trolley bus.
3) Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel
Be sure to visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and masks parading in the streets. The carnival starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, and cafes and bars are open all night as confetti, sweets, and flowers are thrown to the crowd.
4) Swiss National Park, Zernez The Swiss Natural Park is 169 square kilometres of mountains and woodland. It is home to a variety of wildlife such as large red deer, chamois, ibexes, and marmots. Walk around its trails and admire its breathtaking views. Photo right: Ofen Pass - Zernes (by mstefano80 - Flickr)
5) Geneva
Hugging the shores of lovely Lake Geneva, this city is the third biggest in the country. You can find the world's tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fine restaurants here. For those with a turn towards alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be missed.
6) The Matterhorn, Zermat The most famous peak in the Alps, the Matterhorn in Zermatt stands 4,478 meters high. Mountaineers flock to this town to conquer this technically difficult peak, and Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. There are also non-skiing activities, best restaurants and lots of energetic nightlife for visitors to enjoy.
7) St. Moritz
A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a winter resort which offers skiing and a variety of summer and winter sports as well as mud and mineral baths and mud therapies. Savour caviar and truffles in some of the resorts' fine restaurants or spa treatment at the Health Spa Centre. This town is also known for its active and expensive nightlife.
8) Mt. Pilatus
Near the lakeside city of Lucerne stands Mt. Pilatus, a 2,120-meter-tall mountain. Tourists can take a cable car to reach its top and enjoy the thrilling view. It is also a great venue for walking with numerous trails, and the visitors here can witness the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps.
9) St. Gallen
An Irish monk founded St. Gallen in 612 AD. What was once a medieval centre has now grown into the seventh largest city in Switzerland, and this old town has a lot of picturesque buildings, with carved balconies, colourful murals, and relief statues. The large twin-towered cathedral has remarkable ceiling frescoes and stucco designs.
10) The Rhine Falls
Situated near the town of Schaffhausen, Europe's largest waterfalls, is a magnificent natural wonder. Near the falls is the medieval castle, Schoss Laufen, which houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On Swiss National Day, 1 August, the Rhine Falls is host to fantastic display of fireworks which attracts thousands of tourists.
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Sat May 01, 2010 10:13 am |
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tinny34
Joined: Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:52 pm Posts: 18 Location: U.K
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Re: 10 places to visit in Switzerland
Hi
Thanks for sharing this nice information .. Because Switzerland is a small country, its attractions are near each other and can be reached quite easily. Mountain resorts, lakes, forests, castles, museums, and ancient and modern architecture make this federal republic an excellent tourist destination. With its low crime rate, it is also very safe for tourists.
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Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:39 pm |
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hyna thomas
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:37 am Posts: 21
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Re: 10 places to visit in Switzerland
Hello
1) The Jungfrau Region The Jungfrau Region offers spectacular scenery to bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three towering mountains-the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger-contrast with the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting this place.
2) Chateau de Chillon, Montreux The town of Montreux is located in the heart of the Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walk by the lakeside and explore the Chillon Castle, or take a tour of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of this eleventh-century castle, the most frequently visited historical building in Switzerland where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture. The castle can be reached by walking along the lakefront or taking the train or trolley bus.
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Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:02 am |
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Riley
Joined: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:27 pm Posts: 21 Location: uk
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Re: 10 places to visit in Switzerland
Hi
The tips you have shared are really very nice and useful.Thank you for sharing your nice views. keep sharing your wonderful tips like this.
Thanks
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Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:37 pm |
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britny
Joined: Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:16 pm Posts: 22 Location: U.K
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Re: 10 places to visit in Switzerland
Hi
Appenzellerland. This is the land home to Heidi! It lies between Lake Walen and Bad Ragaz in Northeastern Switzerland. Here you will find all sorts of walking trails and the largest Nordic fitness park in Switzerland. Big in this area is Swiss cheese and cows, just like you remember from Heidi. Cow shows are popular, and the locals enjoy dressing up in traditional costumes. A spa resort is located at Bad Ragaz.
Zurich. You can't forget about the 2000 year old town rich in history. This is the city area of Switzerland, with trendy cafes, international boutiques, and the hustle and bustle of modern life. The buildings retain their historical impression, despite the advances in technology that await indoors. There are many cool shops and restaurants on the Bahnhoffstrasse (main road). At night, bars and lounges open and buzz, as well as operas and open-air concerts. You can still hike nearby, see wildlife, and swim in the rivers in lakes like many other places in Switzerland. One cool event is to take a boat trip by steamer on Lake Zurich.
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