Switzerland – one of the world’s most beautiful country, which is surrounded by beautiful mountains that make it blessed to be a true representation of nature’s beauty at it’s peak. For the traveller in you, a usual trip to Switzerland might limit itself to just the usual sightings and probably a visit straight to Geneva- Switzerland’s most famous city but we give you certain insights into the country which will truly make your travelling experience to this country unique and allow you to connect with the Switzerland you’ve never seen before.
Bern, referred to by the Swiss as their “federal city”, is the 4th most populous town of Switzerland. The city also happens to be the capital of canton of Bern, Switzerland’s 2nd most populous canton. The population in this town is around 406,900, the most spoken-language in this town is Alemannic Swiss German.
In the year 1983, the historic old town of Bern became a site in UNESCO World Heritage. In Mercer Survey 2010, the city was ranked in amongst the world’s top 10 most liveable cities.
Most notable sites to visit in Bern include the Zytglogge – a medieval clock tower with moving puppets, the Munster Cathedral which was built in the 15th century, Kramgasse49 which is one of the most principled street of the city is prominent as this is where Albert Einstein lived – his house has been turned into a museum now, which goes by the name Einsteinhaus.
Apart from Bern city, the tourist in you can also head to the St.Moritz, a high alpine resort in the Engadine, Switzerland. It is famous for having hosted the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics. Besides this, it is also a favourite location for tourists as it witnesses 300 days of sunshine. In every winter, the “white turf” horse race takes place here on the frozen Lake St.Moritz. In winters, one can opt to indulge in many winter sports in St.Moritz – be it skiing, snowboarding or hiking.
When in St.Moritz, you might want to consider staying in the luxurious Badrutt’s palace hotel which is just the perfect place to return after a tiring day out in exploring the beautifulSt.Moritzand all that it has on offer.
Zermatt – is a municipality in the German speaking canton of Valais. The population here is only 5,800. Zermatt is prominent as being a popular mountaineering and ski resort. The local economy here is primarily based on the tourism that it receives across the year.
Zermatt is famous for it’srack-railway (theGornergratbahn), which is the highest open railway in the whole of Europe. With 11 other towns, Zermatt is a member of the community best of the Alps.
Chalet RoyAlp Hotel is in 5 minutes of walking distance to the RochesGrises train station and is truly an upscale hotel in Swiss Alps. Refined rooms that offer you free wi-fi, the hotel also includes 3 quality restaurants, 2 bars a cigar lounge – taking very good care of you while you’re in Alps.
Verbier, a small village in south-west Switzerland in the cantons of Valais, with a population of 36,000. It is famous for being a hotspot of those who love skiing. Many of the world’s top skiers are settled here to take advantage of the steep slopes and varied conditions found in this village – which is covered in snow for major part of the year. But, during the summers, there are 400 kms of hiking trail – wherein hikers can follow the track of chamois & ibex through the beautiful Swiss mountains. However, if you’re not the one for hiking, you can indulge in activities like swimming, golf, climbing & paragliding during summers in Verbier.
Gstaad, a German speaking village in Canton of Bern, southwestern Switzerland is part of the Saanen municipality. The population here is only 9,200. The village attracts tourists who are lovers of skiing – with it being home to one of the largest skiing area in Alps. The village though has plenty to offer even if you’re not interested in skiing, the centre point of it is filled with numerous shops, art galleries, hotels &designer labels in Louis Vuitton, Prada, Ralph Lauren & Cartier to make your trip memorable.
Trivia : The village was rewarded as “The Place” by the Times Magazine way back in 1960 and has continued to be a famous attraction for famous world celebrities, such as; Madonna, Prince Charles and Diana, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, writer Willian F Buckley amongst others.
Famous events in Gstaad include : –
- The new year music festival of Gstaad
- The Gstaad promenade party in September
- Swiss Open Gstaad tennis tournament
- The Christmas market circle in December
- The Menuhin Musical Festival
Switzerland – reasons why it is a paradise in not just winters but also in summers :-
Switzerland is not just a tourist’s ideal place to visit in winter but can also be equally fun in summers.
We bring you an exclusive insight into all the fun activities on offer to a visiting tourist during the Swiss Summers : –
- Bungee-jumping off the 200-metre-tall Contra Dam in Ticino
- Paragliding with the help of a tandem pilot in Lucerne, Interlaken and Geneva
- Breath-taking biking experience via the tricky mountains of Valais Alps to Vaud Riviera, which is an epic 8 day journey which will truly get you closer to the nature’s beauty that Switzerland has on offer.
- A boat-ride in the Europe’s biggest water fall i.e. the Rhine Falls is a perfect setting for a romantic summers afternoon. The boat trips run continuously during the period of May- September.
- If speed gives you thrill, you might want to try the seriously speedy 90kph steel cable ride that brings you down from the Grindelwald mountains to Schreckfeld.
- A freakish roller coaster ride that takes you 1,860m above the sea level is the kind of fun that brave tourists out there might want to indulge in. Yes ofcourse, one more thing – the vertical funicular of Bernese Oberland is the steepest in Europe and therefore this roller coaster ride is not for the faint hearted.
Chalet RoyAlp Hotel is in 5 minutes of walking distance to the RochesGrises train station and is truly an upscale hotel in Swiss Alps. Refined rooms that offer you free wi-fi, the hotel also includes 3 quality restaurants, 2 bars a cigar lounge – taking very good care of you while you’re in Alps.
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