Travel Switzerland

Vacation in Switzerland

Switzerland, situated in Central Europe, is bordered by Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France. The country comprises three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura mountains. The Swiss climate is generally temperate but can vary greatly depending on the localities, from severe conditions of the highlands to the pleasant Mediterranean temperature at its most southern points.

Even the name of this small neutral country evokes the images of chocolate, cheese, watches, bankers and snowy mountaintops. Also Switzerland is known everywhere for its long traditions of political and military neutrality that allows to host many diverse international organizations on its territory.

Picturesque Zürich situated on the banks of the river Limmat is the intellectual and cultural capital of Switzerland where the main tourist activity centers. St. Peter's Church of the 13th century, the Grossmünster Cathedral and the Fraumunster Church are among the primary sights. It is possible to see the most of local sights while walking along the banks of the Zürich Lake and in the streets of the Old Town.

Geneva locates on the banks of the Rhône River, it is the city that hosts more than two hundreds of international organizations. The amazing views to the whole city will open before you while ascending by funicular to the top of the La Salev Mountain. Among many sights of Geneva it is surely worthy to see the St. Peter Cathedral, Bourg-de-Four Square, Art and History Museum, Watch Museum and the Flower clock.

Hotels in Switzerland 

Switzerland is a country that raised tourism to the rank of fashion; no wonder that it attracts visitors the year round. Spring and summer it invites guests to the cosy chalets situated near the lakes, to spa-resorts and mountain camping. In southern sunny district of Ticino nearby the Italian border there is a number of resorts surrounded by palms and designed a la Mediterranean Riviera. Here you can practice all the possible water sports. And if you appreciate camping and mountain climbing Switzerland will offer you more than 50 kilometres of mountain and woodland routes.

Ski resorts start to open in November. Alpine skiers and snowboarders throng them from the beginning of Christmas season and till the snow melting in spring. Having the highest Alpine skiing slopes in Europe, Switzerland also offers the amazing nature sceneries and unique clean mountain air. The majority of resorts are not restricted to Alpine skiing service only, it is possible to just enjoy the free time with all the comfort and closeness to nature, while there are enough opportunities for the proper rest here.

Switzerland with its woody hills, snowy Alps’ peaks, dreamlike castles, the Renaissance cathedrals, gleaming lakes, stylish spa and luxurious ski resorts, has been keeping one of the first places in tourists’ preference list for two centuries already.

Hotels in Switzerland