In the heart of Europe is Switzerland, a small country with many greatnesses. Its history and culture would already be sufficient grounds to attract visitors, but its authentic richness is its wonderful landscapes.
Multiple airlines offer affordable flights to their main airports and these are in turn very well connected with the rest of the country. Swiss trains are efficient and, above all, punctual.
The entire surface of the country is covered with rivers, valleys, meadows and mountains, but it is to the south where lovers of high peaks are headed because there peaks of more than 4000 meters abound. These huge peaks are always covered with snow, and fans are entertained to identify them with their unpronounceable names. They offer stunning views, even if you have no idea what they are called. In places like Saas Fee You can admire up to fourteen of these giants without even leaving town.
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In the valley next to Saas Fee we find the town of Zermatt, from where we have the imposing vision of Matterhorn. It is not difficult to understand why it is the most photographed mountain in the world.
A little further north is the Oberland Bernes, with other spectacular enclaves like the Eiger and the Jungfrau. The rich landscape is not limited to the high peaks, other dreamlike views are the Staubbach Falls from the village of Lauterbrunnen, beautiful lakes like Davos or the Bachalpsee, and the lush forests of the Rhine valley.
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The medieval heart of cities like Bern, whose urban center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Lucerne on the edge of the Lake of the Four Cantons, or Lausanne At the edge of Lake Leman we are transferred to the rich historical past of the country. Also on the edge of Lake Leman is Geneva, headquarters of the United Nations and the Red Cross and famous for its geysers. The capital of the country, ZurichIn addition to being also a very beautiful city, it has one of the most famous shopping rides in the world, the Bahnofstrasse, as well as multiple museums and art galleries.
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Finally, chocolate lovers will already know that the Swiss are the best chocolate masters of the world; while cheese lovers will immeasurably enjoy one of the most typical dishes of the country: the famous fondue.
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| * Flickr cover photo taken by Kosala Bandara |
