Tourism in Switzerland
Switzerland distinguishes strategic location in central Europe, where has common borders with five European countries as bordered by Germany to the north,
France to the west, the south of Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. As its official name is: the Swiss Confederation.
Capital: Byrne
The city (Bern) the political capital of Switzerland, and not (Geneva) as many believe.
The climate in winter is very cold, with snow spreading everywhere and spread her favorite winter sports for adults and children and tourists.
The climate is mild and the slant of the cooler in the spring and warm in the summer, where stretches of green rug covers most of the territory.
Mountainous terrain and the country is divided into three areas, the Alps and represent 60 per cent, the central plains of the country, "Maitland" and represent 30 per cent, and the Jura hills and accounted for 10 per cent.
Complements to some pictures of the City of Bern:
The most important tourist cities in Switzerland
1-Geneva
Is a historic city in southwest Switzerland is the capital of the canton of Geneva, located on the western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhone River originates one of the most beautiful cities in the world of modern, a gorgeous stretch crescent around Lake Geneva Alshahyrahibmaahaa clear blue. A resort for recreation and comfort amid beautiful nature, especially on the outskirts of the Alps and beautiful Centers water sports available in the waters of Lakes Cold historic city in southwest Switzerland is the capital of the canton of Geneva, located on the western end of Lake Geneva, where the stems Rhone River one of the most beautiful cities in the world of modern, It extends a gorgeous crescent around Lake Geneva Alshahyrahibmaahaa clear blue. A resort for recreation and comfort amid the picturesque nature, especially on the outskirts of the beautiful Alps
A general view of the City of Geneva
The most important tourist attractions in the City of Geneva
1 Fountain Geneva
Pumping water to a height of up to 140 meters, and is a symbol of the city, was designed in 1886 and were starters for the purpose of reducing the water pressure at the pumping of the city's population, by the year 1891 has been developed to become a tourist attraction attractive was the ability that time 90 meters away. To 1951 have been developed more Palmtkhat and water sources and lighting to become the city's famous landmark. Fountain Geneva pump water to a height of up to 140 meters, and is a symbol of the city, was designed in 1886 and were starters for the purpose of reducing the water pressure at the pumping of the city's population, by the year 1891 has been developed to become a tourist attraction attractive was the ability that time 90 meters away. To 1951 have been developed more Palmtkhat and water sources and lighting to become the city's famous landmark.
2 Lake Geneva
On the banks of this lake there are a lot of cafes, wonderful sessions and an exhibition there are teams from all over the country offering various offers in return for a small amount, and there are also yachts on the quay White Mountain ((quai du mont blanc)) where the restaurants and cafes will take you on a tour around Lake Geneva or travel to neighboring cities toward Lake Lima
3-hour Roses
Flowers in the form of an hour: Located on the sidelines (English Garden), and is considered a masterpiece of technology and art flowers, and consists of 8 concentric circles with changing colors and plants according to season. Established in 1955, has recorded a day, millions of cameras.
4 chairlifts de-Salif
Takes you to the height of 4410 feet, and you can watch the Geneva and the lake and the White Mountain and the Jura Mountains in the breathtaking view from the summit of Mount Salif has the restaurants and amusement for children and seating and is located on the French side of the border with Geneva and lies about 8 km and but worth a visit
2 City of Zurich
Is one of the most important cities of Switzerland, the largest ever. Located in central north of the country close to the German border on Lake Zurich. The city is renowned companies, banking services, which are classified as the best in the world is Ofezl cities in the world a safer and cleaner and calm, and the thing is nice which is Hmaha between the present and the past Valbnah in them dating back to several centuries where there is the largest market for gold and arrange bourse fourth in the world after New York, London and Tokyo
Some photos City of Zurich
The most important tourist attractions in the City of Zurich
1-National Museum
Showing million National Museum of purposes and fees and "interior landscape", since the prehistoric period to today, coming from the area covered by the Swiss Confederation currently. I've wanted to Switzerland through the establishment of the National Museum in 1898, honoring the young state, which came into being 50 years ago from that date.
The most important historic castles in Switzerland:
1-Chateau de Chillon Castle
Built Chateau de Chillon Castle in the 11th century on the shore of Lake Geneva. This castle is located 3 km east of Montreux and is one of the best castles in the Middle Ages in Europe saved. The Chateau de Chillon is one of the most charming places in Switzerland, you'll see ever. From inside the castle, every window offers another point of view amazing - whether it's in one of the flower-filled courtyards, and given to the snowy mountains, or Lehman Luck! You have to go on a tour, walking you through the old rooms, and even in the case of the cell was Lord Byron, who based his poem "Prisoner of Chillon."
The most beautiful lakes in Switzerland
1-Lake Thun
:( German Thunersee) Lake when the Swiss Alps. It took its name from the city of Thun, on the north shore. Lake Thun be a big watershed for about 2,500 square kilometers and often cause local flooding after heavy rainfall. This occurs because the river which flows into the land of Lake Thun, which has a limited capacity to deal with the flow of excess water. The area of the lake 48.3 km 2 and a maximum length of 17.5 km and a maximum width of 3.5 km, with up to a maximum depth of 217 m.
2-Lake Lucerne:
Is a real gem in the heart of Switzerland, surrounded by magnificent mountains
Most famous waterfalls in Switzerland
1-Rhine Falls
There may not be a comparison between Niagara Falls and the famous Rhine Falls ... but remain Bashaffhauzn North Rhine Falls, Switzerland's largest waterfalls in the European continent. It attracts two million tourists a year, however, tourism receipts earned by the region do not live up to the beauty and charm Moqahat a width of 150 meters and a height of 25 meters and is pumping 25 thousand cubic water per second and is intended tourists, Germans and Swiss Rhine Falls to enjoy a period of relaxation on their way to the resorts of the Alps or other tourist sites in the region. After Tamlhm to the greatness of waterfalls and hear the echo of the waters they can brag that they have spent times comfortable in front of the largest waterfalls in Europe.
2-Falls Tromel Bach and Stobakh
These waterfalls in the road between the village of Lauterbrunnen and village Stechelberg, the source of this water is from melting snow from the mountains and is located in the mountain curvy and lighted faithful see and also hear the sound of waterfalls ten a rush strongly by 20,000 thousand liters per second of each hand .
The most beautiful mountain peaks in Switzerland
1-train Bernana
On a journey through the Alps picturesque tables are covered with snow in the Alps and the mountain peaks brushes and stunning natural scenery, all of that and other waiting passengers on board the train Bernana Express's Railway Raetiaan, and starts the train journey from the city of Chor provincial capital Swiss Graopondn then makes his way twisted upward Alps to Bernana corridor, which is located at an altitude of more than 2000 meters above sea level. While it takes passengers in feelings of admiration summit of the mountain known as the BES Bernana which rises about 4049 meters above sea level, the train begins to fall toward the mild climate of the valley area Fatylina Italian Alps.
2-Mount Matterhorn
One of the most beautiful mountains on Earth's surface chain European Alps. Extends to the borders of Switzerland and Italy topped the Swiss village of Zermatt Zermatt village and Roy Servenya Breuil-Cervinia in the Italian valley Tornanc Val Tournanche. Mount the four faces facing the four points of the compass, and meet the two faces north and south to form the top of a short stretch from east to west. The steep slopes do not comment on them, only small patches of snow or ice. And periodically gets Avalanche sends down Wejtkds snow on glaciers at the base of each of the slopes of the mountain
The best places to ski in Switzerland
* Bizul
The ski area Bizul stretch between 1600 m and 2220 m. Therefore, winter sports enthusiasts will find 12 a rail line, elevators, and more than 40 kilometers of tracks allocated to the snowy ski and ride free, and school winter sports, cross-country trails interesting during ski tours interesting. And have the opportunity to amateur toboggan (Altobogan) enjoy playing on your skating path length of 7 km, and there are also special tracks for amateur snow-shoe hiking. However, the attractiveness of the pedestrian walkway in the mountain will give visitors a corresponding great panoramic
The most beautiful gardens in Switzerland
- Garden Suisse Mini Tours
Garden is Suisse Mini Tours compendium Per Switzerland, where the visitor can for the city of Lugano to recognize all of Switzerland in just one hour as a place interesting and kiss for visitors to this country, which gave him the nature visa eternal love to join a convoy of beauty that does not end in this state charming. Founded Suisse mini-Tours in 1959 and celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this year. SWISS Mini Tours is a figurative garden open to the highlights of Switzerland and tourist railroads, airplanes, buildings and churches important outdoor Melide city on the banks of the River Lugano, a city where most of the population speaks the Italian language. The mountain range surrounding the park, including Mount Monte Ggnierozo and Mount San Salvatore and Mount San Giorgio, areas declared by UNESCO of the legacy of the world's natural reserves that must be kept heritage of humanity.