Take The Alpine Plunge In Switzerland

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What if you had to choose among the most alluring European countries and visit only one? It’d be Vienna, Venice, Italy, France or Germany? Switzerland it’d be!

Switzerland, bounded by the France, Germany, Italy on three sides, guarded by the alps on one side, this country is a multihued blend of gothic and medieval architecture. True to its romantic and intriguing setting, Switzerland has the universal appeal to its visitors. Sky high Alpine region, cloud penetrating skyscrapers, placid and serene lakes whose waters reflect the golden sunrays piercing through the pearl blue skies, Switzerland is personified magnificence. This spellbinding country is a magnet for people from all across the globe. The captivating cathedrals and churches, the enchanting orchards, the vibrant villages only add to the fact that it’s Switzerland that you are visiting.

European countries are blessed with a certain kind of enchanting, enigmatic beauty that attracts everyone towards it. The picturesque Mountains, the seemingly majestic central plateau with high lustrous lakes, fully urbanized cities with the natural wonders surrounding ...
... them still intact, etc are just a few bunch of undermined adjectives that can be used to describe the country. It is not only a naturalist’s or a wine-lover’s paradise but overall an adventurer’s delight, an architect or architecture lover’s pilgrim, history lover’s haven. Often regarded as the inventor of chocolate, Switzerland has garnered global attention for all the right reasons.

Out of all the tempting attractions in Switzerland, The château of Neuchatel, colourful historic fountains, the Gothic Eglise Collegiale and lake cruises in the small university town of Lac de Neuchatel, Iconic timber bridges, a stroll through the old town and cruises on the mountain-ringed lake of Luzern (the city of lights), The Art Brut gallery, hilly medieval centre, Olympic museum and lakefront Lavaux vineyard hikes of Lausanne, Europe's largest waterfall, cruises on the Rhine and restaurants in Schloss Laufen are the top tourist places in Switzerland.

The abode to the reputed CERN and the most cosmopolitan city is Geneva, visit the city and see the breathtaking fountain Jet d'Eau. Jive to jazz in July and the magnificent Château de Chillon on the gleaming lake in Montreux which has been home to numerous Celebrated Musicians of the world.

The Swiss Alps and all sorts of illustrious names of the tremendous mountain towns evoke the passion for winter sports. The alps act as a pulling force to them. Snow sheltered glacial region sparkle like enormous diamonds amidst the Swiss Alpine region. Zermatt, St. Moritz, Interlaken, Gstaad, the Jungfrau, Verbier and many more incite the visitors to let their selves be lost among the ecstatic setting of the mountains. These mountains also give enthusiast trekkers to have a time of their life by trekking the Alps which a near heavenly experience for them and this has led to increase in Switzerland Tourism.

Not to missed spots are the vibrant pubs and bars of Zurich which come alive during night. This charming blend between renaissance and gothic orientation is also world renowned for its legendary snowfall which makes it even cozier place. The wine produced here is served across the globe and brewed from the fine orchards. Various Switzerland Tour Operators provide tailor made tourism packages to the visitors so that they can choose from the various enticing locations in Switzerland to suit their needs.
Switzerland is sheer charm, perfect mélange of man’s vision and nature’s splendor.

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