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SWITZERLAND
  General information
Capital Bern (Berne)
Currency Swiss franc (CHF)
Area 41,277 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info, Rarity and unique notes, maps, links and others
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The Map of Switzerland
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Weather and when to go
The climate in Switzerland is moderate through the year. Strongly affected by the Mediterranean and the mountainous landscape. The mild climate is also reflected in plentiful rainfall and in the winter with snow.
Winters can be severe to tourists from warmer countries. In altitudes around 600 meters the average temperature in winter is around minus 1 degree and in summer around 17 degrees Celsius, while rainfall amounts to about 1125 mm.
Switzerland has much to offer tourists all year round. Mountain ranges and beautiful sceneries can be admired in the summer and also in winter. Somewhat unfavorable conditions can be expected in the spring and autumn when the warm wind blows. They are causing rapid melting of snow in some areas and then subsequently flooding. Pure snow, clean air and the panorama are fascinating many tourists. In perfect weather you can admire mountains Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and lakes surrounding the city of Zurich, Zug and Geneva.
Top places of interest and picks
Geneva
University from the year 1873
Cathedral from the turn of the 12th and 13 century
Jet d'Eau fountain
Flower Clock
Bern (also called Berne, Berna)
well preserved townsman's houses in the city center
University from the year 1834
Zytglogge medieval clock and garden of roses
St Moritz
A glamorous winter resort
Basel
Basel Minster - dominates the city with two spires. The Basle Minster Crypt is open for visitors. Do not miss to take a look at the Basle Minster's St Gallus doorway.
Museum of Art
Zurich (Zürich)
nunnery from 13 century
Grossmünster - an old church located on the Zwingliplatz
Fraumünster - a church with famous Chagall´s windows paintings
Botanical and Zoological gardens
Le Corbusier House
Lake Geneva
glacial lake with geysers
Chillon
The Chillon Castle - Chateau de Chillon – located near Montreux among the most famous castles in Switzerland
Zermatt
This extraordinary mountain offers the great views of Matterhorn
Swiss National Park
with really huge area which is possessing almost the half of the country is the only national park in the country
Swiss Transport Museum
The longest road tunnel in the world - from Switzerland - Göschenu to Italy - Airola
Täschalp
Glacier under Grossglockner
Lake Maggiore
altitude 195 meters is the Lowest point of Switzerland
Dufourspitze (Monte Rosa)
altitude 4634 meters is the highest point of Switzerland
Matternhorn
Another alpine massif - Matterhorn has the altitude 4478 meters.
Gr. Aletsch
The longest valley glacier which measured 26 km. From Jungfrau and Aletschhornu to the Rhone valley
The most popular holiday resorts
St Moritz - one of the most popular resorts in Switzerland. There are fantastic conditions for the cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. You can choose from a wide offer of summer and winter sports. In the same time you can relax in the Health Spa Centre in St Moritz Bad.
Trip plan
1 or 2 days
Geneva
Lausanne
1 or 2 days
Emmental
Montreaux
1 day
Zurich
Zug
1 day or 2 days
Zermatt
Matternhorn
1 or 2 days
Zurich
Winterthur
1 or 2 days
Zurich
Baden
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