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Switzerland Tourist Attractions & Sights
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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.
Eden Palace Au Lac Hotel Montreux    
Being one of the jewels of the Victorian architecture on the Swiss Riviera, the
Eden Palace Au Lac Hotel offers the best tradition of the Swiss hospitality and
invites you to an oasis of warmth, convenience and well being. Situated in one
of the most beautiful landscapes of the world, the Eden Palace Au Lac Hotel
offers splendid view over the Lake of Geneva and the Savoyan Alps. This hotel
has a wide choice of luxurious accommodation units that offer a sublime touch of
aesthetic, discreet comfort and a warm welcome. The rooms will makes you to
remember each stay at the Eden Palace Au Lac Hotel as an unforgettable moment.
Offering French cuisine, the onsite restaurants welcome you for an unforgettable
pleasure of dining in perfect relaxation. Also available at the hotel are a
modular set of meeting and convention rooms that are adapted perfectly to make
your event a successful one. The swimming pool, fitness club, sauna and
solarium, give you a unique feeling of well-being.
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Geneva
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.
Geneva is a great place to get stuck on a rainy day; it's packed with
museums, many with a horological bent. Outside, the towering Jet d'Eau and
the pleasant gardens tempt feet in the direction of the lake. There's also
plenty of classic Swiss kitsch to combat the high-brow culture.
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Edelweiss
Manotel Geneva   
Authenticity and character, originality and refinement. Between the lake and
the international organisations, a few steps from the town centre and
business districts, the Edelweiss radiates the charm of a genuine Swiss
chalet. This shines through in its light-coloured painted and finely crafted
wood, cosy armchairs around the fireplace and the radiant welcome given by
personnel in traditional costumes with long flower-strewn skirts and
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Chamonix
and Mont Blanc
Hop on this tour and you'll find yourself dining in France for lunch, in one
of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and
majestic Mont-Blanc. Allow the cable-car to take to dizzying heights where
you can gaze across the peaks of France, Switzerland and Italy. Book now for
a sight that will leave you speechless! |
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Great St Bernard Pass Hospice Museum
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
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Jungfrau Region
Some of Switzerland's most magnificent views are found around the peaks
of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger, their rugged flanks made even more
awe-inspiring by the greens, and golds of nearby hills and valleys. The best
rail trip (it's the highest railway in Europe) cuts through both the Eiger
and the Mönch before terminating at the tip of the majestic Jungfraujoch.
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Jungfraujoch
- Top of Europe
This 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!
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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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Zurich
Zürich is the new Berlin. No hesitation, no competition. This formerly
staid banking capital has experienced such a creative explosion in recent
years, and such a mushrooming of innovative bars, restaurants and shops that
it resembles Berlin's salad days of the mid-eighties and early nineties.
The city straddles the Limmat River as it leaves Lake Zürich. The
pedestrian streets of the old town contain most of the major sights,
including winding alleyways, 16th and 17th century houses, guildhalls and
courtyards, and rather a lot of fountains (1030 if you're taking notes).
Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg
Dawdle in front of well-executed shop windows, enjoy a coffee there, watch
the world go by, and of course, shop to your heart's content: Zurich's
Bahnhofstrasse has long had the reputation for being one of the world's
premiere shopping venues. Whether you are looking for watches, chocolate,
accessories, fashion, or antiques, you will find it here or close by. And of
course, one of the most prominent stores on Bahnhofstrasse is Bucherer, a
Switzerland Tourism partner, a wonderful place to find top-notch watches and
jewellery.
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