Travel Destinations in Switzerland

Ten places to visit in Switzerland
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

Introducing Switzerland
If you could travel through only one European country, which might you choose? Italy? France? Germany? How about a taste of three in one? Best Travel Destinations in Switzerland That can only mean Switzerland!Whether visiting the remotest Ticino villages or sampling the finest of Valais wines, you'll find Switzerland a chocolate box bursting with unexpected flavours.

• Trek around Mont Blanc
• Take in the alpine scenery around the Matterhorn
• Ride the cogwheel train to Europe's highest railway station
• Cycle along the banks of the Rhine from its source to Lake Constance

Switzerland
Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers and Switzerland was not involved in either of the two World Wars. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations, but retains a strong commitment to neutrality.Switzerland showcases three of Europe's most distinct cultures.Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and stable modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP larger than that of the big Western European economies.

Switzerland Vacations
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World Tourist Attractions
Want to a vacation in a wonderful place? Switzerland may be the right choice. The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity. Along with its attractiveness as one of Europe's main tourist destination,Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world, no wonder many tourists spend a vacation in Switzerland.

Switzerland's Major Tourist Destinations
Switzerland is a land of contrasts. Cities like Lucerne combine modern architecture with a medieval downtown and a 2500 m high mountain is just around the corner.Switzerland's capital. Bundeshaus (seat of federal government and parliament); Nepal Culture and Religion old downtown is an UNESCO world heritage site:Switzerland's capital. Bundeshaus (seat of federal government and parliament); old downtown is an UNESCO world heritage site: arcades, eleven fountains (16th century) with allegoric figures,

Prealpine & Alpine Resorts
 cableways and ski lifts offer a wide range of scenic ski runs for downhill skiers and snowboarders as well as loops for cross-country skiers and ice-fields and make Switzerland a world class destination for winter sports. Snow conditions are best from January to end of March, while not all resorts can guarantee snow in December. Largest alpine resort in Switzerland, only major town in the Alps. Excellent accomodation, crisp mountain air, 5 large ski areas, among them Parsenn.Winter sports resort; St. Nicholas Gothic chapel with painted windows (15th century); worthwile village museum (Saanen); hiking in summer