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Switzerland Tourist Attractions & Sights
This unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch from Lucerne takes you to the Top of Europe, at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). The views are simply magnificent in this incredible world of eternal snow and ice, and the cogwheel ... Mt. Rigi Winter Day Trip from Zurich Board a comprehensive full day tour from Zurich and visit Mt. Rigi, Queen of the Swiss Mountains at 6000 feet (1800 meters). Your guided coach tour also includes a cable car ride, a decent down the oldest cogwheel train in Europe and a trip to the ... Eiger and Jungfrau Panorama Day Trip from Lucerne For the best Alpine views in Switzerland, don't miss the opportunity to take a day trip from Lucerne to ride the rack railway for magnificent panoramic vistas of Mts. Eiger, Monch and the Jungrau. This full-day excursion from Lucerne starts with a ... Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne Venture on a half day round trip from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus on this partially guided alpine summer tour. Escorted by your professional guide, take the aerial cable-car from Kriens 7000 feet (2132 meters) to the top of Mt.Pilatus. Enjoy ... Château de Chillon Chillon Castle receives more visitors than any other historical building
in Switzerland. Occupying a stunning position right on Lake Geneva, the
fortress caught the public imagination when Lord Byron wrote about the fate
of Bonivard, a follower of the Reformation who was chained to the fifth
pillar in the dungeons for four years in the 16th century.The castle, still in excellent condition, dates from the 11th century and has been much modified and enlarged since then. It's worth spending an afternoon viewing the tower, courtyards and dungeons.
Geneva is Switzerland's second-largest city, but surely the most
international: a third of the population is from elsewhere. The city is
crowded with museums, has many excellent cultural events, even more good
restaurants, and is ideally placed for quick hops to the Swiss and French
Alps. |
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 Jungfraujoch
- Top of EuropeThis tour will take you to the very Top of Europe at a dizzying 11'333 ft! Visit the magical world of eternal snow and ice including an Ice Palace from where you can admire Europe's longest glacier. There is so much to see on this tour, it is hard to believe it is possible in just one day! Click here for more information and Booking Details » |
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Lake Thun For some great castle touring head to the Lake Thun area in central
Switzerland, just south of Bern. In the town of Thun itself, you'll find the
12th-century Schloss Thun on the hill. It contains a good historical museum
and there are fine views from the turrets of the Romanesque tower. One of
the best castles around the lake is the 13th-century Schloss Oberhofen,
which was once held by the Habsburgs; it has a good collection of grand
furniture, portraits and weapons, and even boasts a Turkish smoking room.
The gardens were landscaped in the 19th century and are a fine place for a
stroll. Schloss Hunegg, at nearby Hilterfingen, was built in the 1860s and
renovated in 1900. It's a fascinating mix of neo-Renaissance and art nouveau
styles and has a funky split-level bathroom complete with a nickel-plated
bathtub. If you're a castle buff, you can squeeze in a visit to all three
fortifications in a day-trip by boat.
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Lucerne Lucerne is ideally situated in the historic and scenic heart of what many
believe to be the 'true' Switzerland - picture mountains, lakes, cowbells,
alpine villages and meadows full of edelweiss. The charming town straddles
the Reuss River on the western edge of Lake Lucerne and makes an excellent
base for excursions.
On the north bank of the Reuss, the picturesque old-town centre offers 15th-century buildings with painted facades, towers, a 17th-century Renaissance town hall and a couple of postcard-perfect covered bridges. North-east of the city centre is the poignant Lion Monument, which was carved out of natural rock in 1820 and is dedicated to the Swiss soldiers who died in the French Revolution. Next to it is the fascinating Gletschergarten (Glacier Garden) where giant glacial potholes prove that 20 million years ago Lucerne was a subtropical palm beach. The Transport Museum contains trains, planes and automobiles and includes the Swissorama, a 20-minute, 360° film that whizzes you around the sights of Switzerland as if you were travelling by air, sea, road and foot. If you need some fresh air and exercise to work off all those yummy chocolates you've been scoffing, pedalboats, row boats and kayaks can be hired on the Reuss River and on Lake Lucerne. If you need some fresh vegies to combat the calories, there are oh-so-picturesque fruit and vegetable markets along the river quays.
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Zermatt This swanky skiing and mountaineering resort bathes in the reflected
glory of one of the most famous peaks in the Alps, the 4478m Matterhorn.
Skiers come here to enjoy virtually year-round skiing and there are 230km
(142mi) of runs in the area, catering mainly to intermediate and experienced
skiers. The more sedentary come simply to enjoy the awe-inspiring views. For
some magical vistas of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks, take the
popular cog-wheel railway to Gornergrat. It's easy to get around Zermatt on
foot (the town is car-free) and it's well worth exploring the Hinter Dorf
area, which is crammed with traditional tumble-down wooden Valais homes. A
walk in the cemetery is a sobering experience for would-be mountaineers. The
names of those who attempted the Matterhorn and Mt Rosa and did not live to
tell the tale are inscribed on stone monuments.
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Eden Palace Au Lac Hotel Montreux
Geneva
Edelweiss
Manotel Geneva
Perhaps the Great St Bernard Pass should be renamed the Great Alsation
Pass. It might save the local rescue dogs at the local hospice some
embarrassment. These days the affable Alsatian breed does the rescuing. The
museum explains the importance of the monks' rescue work and religious
vocation, which dates back to the 11th century.
Metropole Swiss Q Hotel Interlaken
Cascada Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne
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