Resorts of Switzerland. Summer holiday in Switzerland

An excellent choice for tourists who are accustomed to a beautiful life and never save on yourself. This attractive country is considered to be one of the most expensive countries of the world, but high prices for accommodation are fully justified by impeccable quality in everything. And the Switzerland is a breathtaking Alpine Mountains, endless green meadows and pure crystal lakes. Definitely, for the sake of the contemplation of this serene beauty, it is worth a little sweeping.

Is it worth going to Switzerland in the summer of 2019?

A pleasant climate in Switzerland allows you to visit the country throughout the year. If in the winter here come here for the sake of chic ski resorts and relaxing in respectable spa hotels, the summer is considered a great season for excursions, walks and relaxation in nature. As a rule, the air temperature in the summer does not exceed 25 ° C, and severe heat is sometimes marked in the south, however, it is quite rare. It is best to go to Switzerland in July when water in lakes reaches a comfortable temperature. In the first month of summer on the beaches, there will also be something to do, for example, you can rent catamaran, ride a yacht or water skiing.

Even the most modest Swiss hotels can not be called cheap, however, they are not inferior to the quality of services and convenience of services and convenience of rooms. Well, about elite hotels should not even talk - you guarantee you will not want to leave after so warm reception.

Is it possible to relax in Switzerland?

Switzerland is a country where it is not customary to save, so even in a low tourist season should not be expected to be cheap tours. Prices for vouchers are not available to everyone, and living in the country will fly to a penny. However, Switzerland can be called a place that everyone should see everyone, so why not let yourself afford a little more than usual? You definitely do not regret it.

Planning a trip to Switzerland on your own meaning no - buying a tour in any case will cost cheaper. Book a ticket for at least 3-4 months before the trip, this will allow you to save a little. You should also take care of the design of a Schengen visa.

Where to relax in the summer in Switzerland

Imcorrusive clean, dazzling city Bern is a place where you just don't have to complain about. Each little thing here corresponds to typically Swiss quality standards. Historical squares, majestic gloomy towers and winding vintage streets are very harmoniously combined with modern business centers. Bern is an ideal place for curious tourists - to explore all museums, cathedrals and medieval quarters, not one day, but it is worth it. And, of course, it is necessary to appreciate the most famous landmark of the country - Swiss chocolate.

In Geneva, calm and measured rest is perfectly diluted with a rich club life and a good excursion program. This one small city - a real paradise for nature lovers, because it is here that you can see picturesque lakewhich is the largest in Europe. Incredibly clean, unshakable, even in windy weather, the water of the Lake Geneva, which reflect the majestic castles and endless green meadows, give true aesthetic pleasure. Also, being in Geneva, everyone is simply obliged to enjoy local wines and dishes - desserts are stunningly.

Lausanne is an ideal choice for active young people who are not going to rest in new country. Here are excellent clubs, bars and restaurants, the best spa resorts and many other leisure options. And in the summer in the city there are often noisy festivals, to take part in which anyone can. Very popular here and cycling, allowing you to enjoy wonderful landscapes. Alpine Mountains and the surroundings of the picturesque lakes.

Despite the fact that the Swiss representatives of the law protect the local residents and tourists from trouble, the holidays here need to be vigilant, as in any unfamiliar country. It is better not to visit areas inhabited by migrants, in the dark and unaccompanied guide. Following this rule, you will spend the holidays in Switzerland truly brightly and luxuriously.

The Director General of the Bureau-3-Visa ("My Switzerland") Tatyana Moltartova told the "Attor Bulletin" about what the summer holidays in Switzerland attracts, as well as how to work with this unique tourist enterprise.

Traditionally, our tourists are resting in Switzerland in winter, giving preference to high-quality ski slopes. However, Switzerland is not exclusively a winter direction. And more Russians come to this conclusion. What attracts tourists in Summer Switzerland?

I think the Russians like Switzerland for three reasons: this is the beauty and cleanliness of the Swiss nature, goodwill and pleased with the Swiss themselves, and, of course, excellent quality in everything!

- What types of recreation are available to tourists in the Summer Swiss Alps?

In the summer, the Alps look even more picturesque than in winter. On foot or by bike, by train or paraglider - there will always be a lot of interesting activities for tourists. The purest waters of the lakes in which you can and need to swim, flowering valleys, the famous food: cheese, wine or chocolate. And only in summer, tourists can observe the process of manufacturing these products in high-mountain farms, on vineyards or chocolate factories. Small pleasant discoveries will wait every day in the process of their travel around the country.

- Will there be an interesting family with families with children?

Switzerland in summer is suitable for any target audience. The only thing that is not in Switzerland is the sea. But the beach rest is still there - on the lakes. There are a large number of entertainment for families with children. This, for example, visiting unique interactive museums, zoos, amusement parks, water parks.

Switzerland has regions that are called Family Welcome. They offer interesting routes And entertainment for families with children, as well as provide special discounts on the use of lifts and funicular, public transport or give discounts for accommodation. For example, at the resorts of the Zheevsky Lake region - Villar, Grión and Dyabler, from May 29 to October 26, that is, for a full five months, there are 30 lifts and numerous sports and entertainment facilities for the owners of Free Access Card. Guests who stayed on one of the three resorts, for two or more nights will receive Free Access Card when settled in the hotel. In addition, some of the hotels place children under 9 years old for free, subject to their residence with parents.

- Switzerland is known for its alive traditions. Where in Switzerland you can get acquainted closer?

I think that you can get acquainted in the Valley of Engadine in Canton Gerubyundden. The sun shines here 300 days a year, but the cool breeze with mountain peaks will make it easy to transfer even the hottest summer day, which is mostly in August. This almost primordial world, amazing along the landscape, architecture and climate - Canton Graubyunden, exists separately from people. The population density here is only 26 inhabitants on square kilometer. And tourists can stay at the resort of Art. Moritz. He won his right to be called elite resort a long time ago. The aristocracy from all over the world is resting here, and of course, all types of services and services, which offers this resort, will satisfy the most demanding VIP client. But in the summer of Art. Moritz becomes also affordable: accommodation in hotels is much cheaper than in winter, entertainment and recreation types a lot.

And this year, tourists are waiting for two nice bonus. So, July 5th of this year in Art. Morice opened a large sports complex Ovaverva. Mineral springswhose quality has yet noted Paracels, treat chronic pain, rheumatis and back pain, and also remove overall fatigue and stress in a complex with cosmetic procedures and massages. The second bonus is the resort Art. Moritz offers free travel on mountain railways and lifts. Tourists can take advantage of such a proposal, which booked at least two nights in the hotel. More than 90 resort hotels are involved in the promotion. Be sure to visit Art. Moritz this summer - you can not miss such a chance!

- Blue Lakes Switzerland are known to many. But how are they adapted for beach tourism?

Recently, rest on Switzerland lakes becomes very popular. This is not surprising: there is an excellent infrastructure for this type of rest. In the Ticino region - on Lugano or Maggiore lakes, tourists will feel like a seaside resort, and in the Lake Geneva region, making a promenade along the embankments, there is a unique opportunity to join the Great Lifestyle Dolce Vita. Even if you are traveling in Zurich, then you can enjoy swimming in the lake in more than 20 baths of the city.

And, of course, resting on the lakes, in addition to the beach holiday, tourists can find a lesson in the soul. For example, to explore the surroundings by bike or on foot, make a fascinating cruise on the ship, or become a member of one of the cultural events of the resort - be it a jazz festival in the Lake Geneva region, a film festival in the Ticino region or Street Parade in Zurich.

Finally, shopping. Is it profitable to go to Switzerland on shopping in the summer? Where would you advise to go shopping tourists in Switzerland and what should be brought with you?

In Switzerland, as in any other country, there are seasons sales. At the same time, the country creates unique conditions for shopping lovers by offering high quality products. First, it is all well-known watch, chocolate or cheese brands. Watches, cheese and chocolate is a standard set that tourist is lucky with me. Secondly, it is a Swiss wine that is almost no exported. It is highly appreciated by wines lovers, has many varieties, tastes and shades in each region and is a unique gift. Shopping lovers need to visit Banheffstrass Street in Zurich or Fox Town in the Ticino region. It is here that you can find a variety of brands and brands at low prices.

Do not forget that shopping is compatible with any kind of recreation. Switzerland is an incredibly diverse country, where every canton gives his unique gift to the tourist.

Switzerland is a high-quality unique and cheap product. How do you think the agencies could interest tourists in Switzerland in Switzerland? Who will be the most interesting such rest?

Here I will probably answer not entirely standard. No need to try to do Switzerland cheap, because it is impossible to sell a cheap product of high quality. Switzerland is a unique product that has its price. Therefore, my advice to the agencies is: do not be afraid of requests for Switzerland. For each request, we are ready to find the appropriate option, with the exception of one to sell the tour at the price of recreation in countries of mass tourism.

If you have received a request from a tourist to rest in Switzerland, the first and main step that needs to be done is to offer him different recreation programs. Fortunately, we have a large number of proposals for every season, and let the tourist decide what exactly attracts him. Do not be afraid to offer a variety of tours, offer not a price, and the types of recreation. This approach justifies itself. For example, one of our agencies booked in our company "Bureau-3-visa" a tour, which they offered to the tourist for three years. Tourist finally decided on him. Returning, he remained so satisfied with his rest, which told his friends, and they also went. Switzerland is the country that is interesting and exciting to sell. If it is difficult to deal with the agency with

Rest in Switzerland - at any time of the year, synonymous with quality, excellent service and not in vain spent (even often and considerable) money. Switzerland tourist area Not so unwound as other neighbors in Europe - at least the nearest France, Germany and Italy; However, this in all respects unique country Noisy crowds of tourists would only damage, destroying a fragile and charming atmosphere of a European country with a rich and glorious history, carefully retained traditions and noble, and not pompous, dignity.

Rest in Switzerland - Pluses and ... Pluses

Switzerland is a universal direction. Whatever leaning tourists, this country is guaranteed to find them the lesson. This is confirmed by which the frequency is served with which Switzerland flashes in the catalogs of tour operators. Interesting excursion program? There is, and what else: Zurich and Basel, Bern, Lucerne and Geneva can boast awesome for such a small country attractions, and historical, and cultural, and natural. Ski resorts? For every taste: Great Light and Democratic, located in the foothills of the Alps and "Greats", ordinary and on the glacier, where you can ride in the height of the summer heat. Holidays on lakes? Please - Geneva, Zurich, Lucerne, Lugansk and Maggiore - Each with a lot of cozy resortcene, Reniece of spa hotels and a saturated cultural life in the kit. Treatment? Let not such a famous, as in some Baden or Karlovy Vary, but with the most close attention to the client, on the healing air and miraculous mineral water. Finally, the shopping besides obvious quality (who do not know the Swiss clock!) It can be here and profitable - for this in Switzerland it is worth going from the period of New Year's sales or visit the largest Outlet "Fokstown" with more than 250 stores of famous brands.

No matter how surprisingly, in Switzerland there is one of the most attractive places for diving in the world - the purest Verzaska River, at the bottom of which you can look at the stones of all imaginable colors, and lifting your head, admire almost not distorted backwater coastal life.

In winter ...

Winter - "Iks Hour" for Switzerland and the time of the largest number of tourists on its hospitable lands. Ski Resorts of Switzerland take millions of mountain and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowballs and other types of entertainment "transport". The love of tourists to the winter Switzerland is quite explained: there are no exaggeration on local snow resorts without exaggeration everything is necessary for high-quality and comfortable rest. The Alps cover more than half of the territory of the state, and the chain of majestic ridges stretched along the southern border of the country by 200 km. What the passionate skiers are especially appreciated - so this is a slight amount of glaciers providing a reliable "refrigerator" under the slopes. When the Days are in the valleys, the July heat, in Zermatt and Saas-Fe, still know yourself, cut the snowy virgin virgin and drive around on the motorbers on impeccable fluffy white valleys.

A separate line is worth mentioning the ability to combine the ski rest with sightseeing, which will especially suit those families where not all households are burning with a desire to join the fascinating weekdays of the skier. While the sports part of the family masters new slopes, its passive members may well go inspect the numerous attractions of Swiss cities. For instance, ski resorts Canton Bern - Grindelwald or Gstaad - are just half an hour from the capital of the country, so it's all that it is easy to put a visit to the bear in the bear pit, give tribute to Einstein and Paula Clee, check the time clockwise tower or familiarize off siblings with the didactic fountain "Children's Eater" .

Traveling in Switzerland

in summer...

Switzerland in the summer is slightly inferior on the tourist "population" of the winter time of the year - but not at all because of May to September there is nothing to do - just "thousands" Alps is too taller for skiing from around the world. Summer Switzerland gives tourist comfortable and non-jarny beach holidays on the picturesque shores of any of the 16 country lakes, excellent conditions for excursions at least for days average temperature air +22 .. +26 ° C and a lot of opportunities for active classes - from hiking hiking Prior to climbing, Mountainbay and even diving.

On the recreational wealth of Switzerland testifies at least the nickname given northern coast Lake Geneva - Swiss Riviera. However, other lakes are not inferior to this. Montreux and Vechi - Resorts with a richest history that have seen many representatives of royal families, writers, artists and musicians with world names - in addition to exceptional rest and very high-quality treatment (in particular, there is a world-famous La Prairie clinic) can offer a serious "excursion" (What is worth at least Shilon Castle!) And a brilliant cultural life: a jazz festival in Montreux for almost half a century takes the best performers of the planet.

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... and at any time of the year

However, we will distract from exclusively summer or only a winter holiday in Switzerland - after all, the vacation may well fall on the offseason. Hurry up to calm the "spring" and "autumn" tourists - Charming Switzerland will be able to please you at any time of the year. First, we recall that in the ski resorts of the country you can ride year-round. Secondly, although the rest on the lakes, let's say, in April or in October, will not please the comfortable water temperature, the relaxation in the top-class spa centers has not been canceled. Thirdly, Switzerland has some unsolved charm, thanks to which you do not feel sad and in the most unfortunate. Finally, we mention about the sights of Switzerland: the capital of Bern can boast, for example, such unique places, as not the best historical museum in Europe, an old hour tower with a whole procession of figures, marking the end of each hour, and real bears in the very center of the Old Town . In Lucerne, it is worth seeing the oldest in Europe indoor pedestrian bridge Challenbrücke, an incredible garden of glaciers, an amazingly interesting museum of transport with exhibits from car models to a real aircraft and nine vintage towers, each of which is different from the challenges. In short, any Swiss city will definitely find than to charm tourists of all ages, nationalities and interests - just come!

Switzerland, or the Swiss Confederation - the state in Western Europe, bordering Germany in the north, with Italy in the south, with France in the West and Austria and Liechtenstein in the East.

The State Capital does not have a state, the actual capital is the city of Bern. Others big cities - Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne.

The population of Switzerland is 7,700,200 people (2008 data). State languages The German, French, Italian, Romanesky (Retoromans).

Switzerland does not have access to the sea. Geographically, the country can be divided into three natural region: Mountains of Yura in the north, Swiss plateau in the center and Alps in the south (occupy 61% of the country's territory).

The name of the state comes from the name of the canton of Schwitz, (territory as part of Switzerland), formed from the ancient-monthly word "burn". The Latin name of the country is also common - Confoederatio Helvetica or Helvetia (Gelvection in Russian), which can be seen in the abbreviation of the Swiss currency, on the number of cars, on postage stamps and in the title of the Swiss Internet domain (.ch).

Archaeological studies have proven that the first settlements of the ancient people in the territory of the current Switzerland appeared about ten thousand years ago. From 58 years before e. The territory was owned by the Romans, who osned Gelvetov - descendants of the Celtic tribes that came once in these places from the Central Rhine. It was the Romans that became the founders of a number of settlements, at the site of which the Swiss cities are now located - Nyon, Lausanne, Berne, Basel, etc. In the VIII century, Charles won the Langobard, and the lands of Gelving fired. From the middle of the 9th century, the Eastern Frankish Empire was entrusted here, then Burgundy, and from the XI century Switzerland was under the rule of Germany. In the XIII century, Gabsburg became interested in the lands of Gelving and untied war for them. On August 1, 1291, three cantons (Schwitz, Nidvalden and Uri) sign the so-called "Eternal Union", guaranteeing mutual support in the fight against external enemies. This agreement marked the beginning of the creation of the Swiss Confederation. At the beginning of the XIV century, Switzerland, defeated the Army of Leopold Habsburg, forces Austria to recognize the independence of the Prielli communities, while Habsburg refuses claims to Swiss lands in favor of Burgundy. In the second half of the XV century, the Swiss has repeatedly dismantled their right to independence. Soon the confederation is joined by new cantons - golden, Basel, Appenzel, Schaffhausen. At the beginning of the XVI century, the Confederation was forced to sign a non-benefit agreement with France. And at the end of the XVIII century, Napoleonic troops invaded the territory of Switzerland, some cities were reconnected by the French crown. But Napoleon's failures subsequently led to the entry into the confederation of new cantons and strengthening the country on political map Europe.

In 1848, the Constitution of Switzerland was adopted, the option of which, updated twenty-six years later, is still the main document of the country.

For about 200 years, Switzerland has been one of the main diplomatic centers of the world, in all European and world military conflicts, the country retains neutrality.

The current Switzerland is a recognized center of tourism. She attracts guests developed tourist infrastructure, high level of service, profitable geographical position, excellent opportunities for winter sports. Picturesque landscapes became a business card of the country: small colorful cities, purest lakes and high snowy mountains.

How to get

Plane

Flight to Switzerland from Russia

The most common way to get to Switzerland is to fly by plane. Main aerial gate Countries are Zurich and Geneva. Airports in Basel, Bern and Lugano also receive some international flights.

Daily regular direct flights to Geneva and Zurich from Moscow are carried out "and. Travel time is just over 3 hours. Swiss Airlines also flies from St. Petersburg to Zurich and Geneva (from July 25, 2013). Still from St. Petersburg directly in Zurich flies GTC "Russia".

In the ski season are often organized charter flights From Moscow to Geneva, Basel or Sion, which is not far from winter resorts.

In addition to direct regular flights, flights with docks in the cities of Europe are carried out in Switzerland. So, in addition to the obvious option, getting to Switzerland from various cities in Russia with docking in Moscow, there are other ways: both from the Russian capital and from the regions in Switzerland cities are flying various European airlines with docking at their airports in Basing. Below will list these airlines (the city of docking is indicated in brackets).

Connecting flights to Zurich

• Czech Airlines (Prague): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Lufthansa (Frankfurt am Main): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Samara. Also from Moscow and St. Petersburg can be flown with docking in Munich.
• AUSTRIAN AIRLINES (Vienna
• Finnair (Helsinki
• Alitalia (Rome): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Air France (Paris): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• KLM (Amsterdam): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Air Malta (La Valletta): Moscow.
• SAS (Stockholm and Copenhagen): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Air Baltic (Riga
• TURKISH AIRLINES (Istanbul
• Germanwings (Cologne): Moscow.
• Air Berlin (Berlin): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Niki (Vienna): Moscow.
• Kiev): Moscow, Rostov.
• LOT (Warsaw): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• British Airways (London): St. Petersburg.

Connect flights to Geneva

• Czech Airlines (Prague): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod.
• Lufthansa (Frankfurt am Main): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara. Also from Moscow and St. Petersburg can be flown with docking in Munich.
• AUSTRIAN AIRLINES (Vienna): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar.
• Finnair (Helsinki): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg.
• Alitalia (Rome): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Air France (Paris): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• KLM (Amsterdam): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Brussels Airlines (Brussels): Moscow.
• Air Malta (La Valletta): Moscow.
• Norwegian (Oslo): St. Petersburg.
• SAS (Stockholm and Copenhagen): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Air Baltic (Riga): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad.
• Turkish Airlines (Istanbul): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Kazan, Rostov, Ufa, Sochi, Novosibirsk.
• International Airlines of Ukraine (Kiev): Moscow, Rostov.
• British Airways (London): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• LOT (Warsaw): Moscow, St. Petersburg.

Connecting flights to Bern

• Air France (Paris): Moscow, St. Petersburg.

Connecting flights to Basel

• BMI (London): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Turkish Airlines (Istanbul): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Kazan, Rostov, Ufa, Sochi, Novosibirsk.
• AUSTRIAN AIRLINES (Vienna): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar.
• Brussels Airlines (Brussels): Moscow.
• Air France (Paris): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Lufthansa (Frankfurt am Main): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• British Airways (London): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• KLM (Amsterdam): Moscow, St. Petersburg.

Connecting flights to Lugano

• SWISS (Zurich): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Alitalia (Rome): Moscow.

Flight to Switzerland from the CIS

From Kiev in Zurich and Geneva, the airline Mau (" International Airlines Ukraine "), and Swiss Airlines performs a flight Kiev - Zurich. Also from Odessa in Geneva, Austrian Airlines flies through Vienna and Lot through Warsaw.

From Minsk, Belavia and Lot, and Lufthansa, and LUFTHANSA are jointly carried out in Geneva, and Lufthansa) twice a week. In Zurich from Minsk, you can get joint flights of Belavia with LOT (through Warsaw), with Czech Airlines (through Prague), with Austrian Airlines (via Vienna).

Cities and regions

Switzerland make up 26 administrative units - cantons (more precisely, 20 cantons and 6 semi-kanton) (it. Kantone, Fr. Cantons, Ital. Cantoni, Rump. Chantuns). Each Canton has its own constitution, parliament, government and completely independent in solving internal problems. The central government solves international issues, is engaged in the federal budget and seems to be emissions. Cantons, in turn, are divided into communities (HEMEINDE). Communities are over 2000.

It is worth noting that some of Switzerland cities have different names in different languages. In addition, the geographically country can be divided into 5 parts.

Western Switzerland

Western Switzerland is a French-speaking area of \u200b\u200bthe country, covering the territory of several cantons (in, Geneva, Neuchatel, Yura, Zolled, Fribur, partly shaft and Basel Land). Western Switzerland stretches from the Lake Geneva in the south to the Rhine Valley in the north. This picturesque land is distinguished by deep canyons, slopes. low mountainsplanted with vineyards, green forests and pure lakes (Neuncer, Biel, Geneva, etc.).

North Switzerland

Northern Switzerland - North Canopy part of the country, holding a Swiss Plateau (Plateau Suisse, Schweizer Mittelland, Swiss Plateau), stretching from the shores of Lake Geneva to Lake Bodensky. It is the territory of Cantons Basel Stadt, Argau, Zurich, Turgau, Schiffhausen, Appenzell-Ausserrod, Appenzell-innerroden. This locality is the most densely populated region of the country, its economic and political center. In addition, North Switzerland is a very picturesque land: with Jurassic mountains in the north and northwest, with the foothills of the Alps in the south, with pure lakes, powerful waterfalls and vineyards.

Eastern Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland is the eastern part of the country for a long time challenged by tourists. It is the cantons of St. Gallen, the golden, partly graubyunden. It is in the local mountains there are many famous resorts Pension and hotels, pastoral villages with cozy chalets spread on the shores of the lakes. In addition, this region is the main sports Complex Countries that attract active recreation lovers at any time of the year.

Central Switzerland

Central Switzerland, or Zentralschweiz, Innerschweiz is one of the most popular among the guests of the country part that has formed its tourist look. Here are the cantons of Lucerne, Schwitz, Zug, Uri, Owldenhand, Nidvalden, Bern. On the territory of the Central Switzerland there are northern slopes of the Alps and Lucerne Lake. All local lakes are an elongated form and very deep, they are formed in the basins of the ancient glaciers. The local landscapes make up mountain peaks, green valleys and alpine meadows of Bernese Highlands, the purest lakes and mountain rivers, originating in glaciers, ancient castles and modern hotels.

South Switzerland

South Switzerland - the region of the country located on the territory of the three large cantons. Canton shaft (located in the West, mostly French-speaking) and Canton Graubyunden (in the East, German-language) are famous for their ski resorts. Canton Ticino - Italy-speaking, the most southern, offers tourists holidays on the shores of large lakes, as well as walks in the mountains.

What to see

Switzerland castles:

• Castle Gabsburg
• Castle Gruyer.
• Castle Egle

Natural attractions of Switzerland:

Sights of Switzerland:

• Attractions Zurich
• Sights of Geneva
• sights Bern
• Attractions Lausanne
• Sights Lugano
• Sights Locarno
• Attractions Ascons
• Sights of Lucerne
• Attractions Vitznaau
• Sights of Burgenshtoka
• Sights Montreux
• Sights of Veve
• Attractions Iverdon-les Ben
• Sights of St. Moritz
• Sights of Davosa
• Attractions Engelberg.
• Sights of Zermatta
• Sights of Jungfrau
• Sights of Interlaken
• Attractions Wintertura
• Attractions of Appenzella
• Attractions Martigny
• Attractions Hergisville

Where to go to Switzerland

sights

Museums and galleries

Entertainment

Parks and recreation areas

Leisure

Transport

Wellness holiday

Private guides in Switzerland

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Things to do

Skiing

Since the two-thirds of the country's territory occupy the mountains, Switzerland has become a real Mecca skiers and climbers. Swiss Alps are the birthplace of mountaineering and ski Sport. Local resorts They are distinguished by a high level of service and comfort, and Swiss tracks, for sure, are some of the best in the world. Swiss descents are hardly suitable for novice tourists and mid-level tourists, but they will deliver a lot of pleasure to professionals.

Most Popular Ski Resorts: Murren, Grindelwald, Wengen, Gstad, Engelberg, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Verbier, Davos.

Holidays on lakes

Switzerland is famous for the abundance of lakes. Tourists choosing holidays on the lakes are guaranteed to receive silence, calm, scenic landscapes and high-class service. Beaches on lakes, as a rule, grassy, \u200b\u200bfree and municipal, paid and private hotel beaches. Sun beds and umbrellas are located only at the hotel pools.
The swimming season on the lakes lasts different times. So, on the Lake Geneva, the largest in Europe, the water is cool, and is suitable for swimming only in July - August. Tourists here cover not so much the beaches as clean air, a combination of subtropical vegetation and snowy peaks. In the Lucerne Lake, water is even colder than in Geneva. In the Lugansk Lake and Lake Maggiore - the Water is the heath in Switzerland, which is caused by their geographical position. Bathing season lasts from June to September. The local climate is a subtropical, not at all characteristic for the rest of Switzerland.

Ten largest lakes Switzerland:

• Geneva Lake (582.4 km 2)
• Bodhen Lake (539 km 2)
• Neveling lake (217.9 km 2)
• Lake Maggiore (212.3 km 2)
• Fatroldstovskoe (Lucerne) Lake (113.8 km 2)
• Zurich Lake (88.4 km 2)
• Lake Lugano (48.8 km 2)
• Lake Tun (48.4 km 2)
• Bill Lake (40 km 2)
• Tsugsk Lake (38 km 2)

Healing

You can go to Switzerland for anything, but not as cheap, and medical services in this situation are an excellent illustration of how the highest treatments are found and at the same time solid prices. Switzerland is well known to the quality of its specialized clinics, where the highest levels of professionals are working in their specific area. In particular, plastic surgery is especially in demand among wealthy citizens. Maintenance and treatment of patients in Switzerland clinics deserves five points out of five. Naturally, for such standards will have to fork out. If serious treatment in the hospital ward is not a necessity, then you can combine a pleasant alpine vacation with wellness treatments.

The purest mountain air in combination with the healing thermal waters and high level of Swiss medicine makes the country attractive to treat and improvement. Switzerland, in the territory of which about 250 healing sources are open, is famous for its clinics equipped with the latest technology and high-class specialists. Thanks to the mountain landscape, Swiss thermal sources have a highly concentrated sulfur, magnesium, calcium and others active components, efficiently used in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system, respiratory organs, the diseases of the nervous system, as well as for post-traumatic rehabilitation and the restoration of tone and immunity. Of the balneological resorts, Baden, Bad Ragats, Bead-Ben, St. Moritz, Shinznna are the most famous. The main therapeutic factors here - mineral waterused for baths, irrigation, bathing, for drinking treatment, as well as mud procedures.

From the Mountain Limitational Resorts it is worth noting the resorts such as Arosa, Davos, Interlaken, Lesten, Pontresina, St. Moritz, Zermatt. The main therapeutic factors in these resorts are clean, dry, rich in ozone air and mild climate. Improvement is recommended there to patients suffering from lung diseases, anemia and functional disorders of the nervous system.

The country has a developed network of private clinics included in the Association of Medical Institutions.

Clinics Montreux

Clinic Geneva

• CLINIQUE G E N E RALE-BEAULIEU
• With Linique Genolier

Clinic Lausanne

Clinic Zurich

• Network of private clinics "Hirslanden"
• University Clinic Zurich

Clinic Davos

Health Centers Bad Ragas

• Health complex Grand Hotel
• Medical Center Bad Ragana

Spa in Scoop and Lakersbad

• Thermal complex Bon Engadin

Movement around the country

Trains Switzerland

The main type of intercity transport in the country is trains. Railway network, which is considered the most thick in Europe, is managed by the company "Swiss state railways" ().

The railway system in Switzerland works well as the Swiss clock. The staff is competent, friendly, speaks in several European languages. Trains follow strictly according to the schedule, despite the complex terrain. Train schedules are well coordinated with the work of bus and river transport.

At any station you can buy a ticket to any destination in Switzerland, you can also make it in advance.
Swiss trains have restaurant wagons, children's playgrounds. Train timetables are made very convenient for passengers: the compositions are sent hourly in all directions around the country, and in large cities every half an hour.

In the Swiss Alps, many narrow-sole railways were laid, often private, which during winter snowfalls are the only transport arteries connecting high-mountain villages with the rest of the country. Moreover, many compounds are equipped with special platforms, on which tourists can carry a rented car with them.

Among such railway branches, it is worth noting the Jungfrau railway (Interlaken Ost - Lauterbrunnen / Grindelwald - Klyaine Shaydegg - Jungfrauiokh), located at an altitude of 3454 m, and is the most high-mountainous railway branch of Europe; Railway of the region of Shable (Egl - Lejin, Egle - Lebeler, Egle - Ollon - Monte - Champeries / Morzhan, Be - Villar (- Bretley)); Railways of the Swiss Riviera (Montreux - Co-Roshe de Nayya, Veve - Blona - Pleiada, Veve - Mon Pellery).

Alternatively, trains on the famous panoramic routes are also very popular among tourists:

"Ice Express"

• Route: Zermatt - Brig - Andermatt - Kur - St. Moritz
• Travel time: 7.5 hours
• Act: all year round
• Website:

"Bernina Express"

• Route: chickens - St. Moritz - Bernina Potovaya - Tirano (Lugano)
• Time on the way - 4 hours
• Act: all year round
• Website:

« Gold pass»

• Route: (Zurich) Lucerne - Brunetig Pass - Interlaken - Tsweazimen - Montreux (Geneva)
• Time on the way - 5.5 hours
• Act: all year round
• Website:

"San Bernard Express"

• Route: Martigny - Orsier - Grand San Bernard
• Time on the way is 1 hour. 2-3 flights a day
• Acts: year-round, however, in winter it is supposed to transfer a bus in Orsier
• Website:

"Express Mont Blanc"

• Route: Martigny - Chatelar Frontier - Chamonix (France)
• Time on the way - 1.5 hours
• Act: year-round, several flights per day
• Website:

Wilhelm Tell Express (Wilhelm Tell Express)

• Route: Lucerne - Lucerne - Flylelen - St. Gottard - Bellinzona - Lugano (Locarno). A trip by train is combined with a walk on a steamer in Lucerne Lake
• Travel time: 5 hours
• Acts: from May to October
• Website:

"Chocolate Express"

• Route: Montreux - Gruyer - Brock and back. A trip to the historic carriage "Belle Epoque" (1915) or in a special modern panoramic car to choose from. The price includes a visit to the castle Gruyer, a cheese factory in Gruyere and the Nestle confectionery factory
• Travel time: from 9:30 to 17: 30
• Act: from June to October
• Website:

Buses

In all cities of Switzerland there is a very convenient bus system of public transport. In some cities there are trolley buses and trams. Long-distance bus transportation is carried out by Swiss mail, so intercity buses - It is "mail buses" of bright yellow color. Like the rest of the transport in the country, buses are very punctual.

Tickets for the bus are sold in machine guns available at each stop (they only take coins!).
On the whole city public transport The action of the uniform travel "Swiss travel system" is applied.

As in the railway system, there are several panoramic routes in Switzerland's bus network, among which are particularly popular:

"Romantic Road"Romantic Route Express)
Route: Andermatt - Fourcapass Pass - Gley - Grimzelpass - Mainingen - Gross Shaydegg - Grindelwald

Tickets

Tickets for travel in Transport Switzerland are united for all types of transport. In addition to ordinary tickets for 1 trip, there are tickets in both directions on the same route, travel length from one day to one month. In addition to them, there are also tickets for travel in the transport of Switzerland cities. Their cost changes from the city to the city and ranges from 2 to 7.5 CHF.

However, tourists in Switzerland are better to take advantage of a specially created very convenient management system in transport - the Swiss Travel System (SWISS Travel System). This is a system of travel, operating on all types of regular transport, giving a discount for many types tourist transport. SWISS PASS is a subscription for a free visit to about 450 museums of the country, more owners of such a ticket receive discounts on excursions to mountain peaks And for many other services.

If you make at least two long-distance travel around the country, the purchase of such a travel will pay off. In the event of a larger number of trips without them, it's simply not to do.

Travels are the following types:

SWISS PASS. - allows you to freely move the unlimited number over the entire network of railways, on buses and on water transport. There are for a period of 4, 8, 15, 21 days or for 1 month. SWISS PASS travels are also youth. They provide young people under 26 a significant discount.

Swiss Flexi Pass - Allows you to freely move the unlimited number of times for all transport 3, 6 or 8 days for one calendar month.

Both tickets also include traveling on trams and buses in 36 cities of the country, as well as discounts on many funicular in the mountains. If traveling more than two, Swiss Pass and Swiss Flexi Pass provide each next passenger an additional discount of 15%.

SWISS TRANSFER TICKET. - Special travel, which allows you to travel in both way from the border of Switzerland or the airport arrival to the destination. Valid for one month.

SWISS Card - Provides the same opportunities as SWISS TRANSFER TICKET, plus the opportunity for one month to travel on all types of country transport for half a half.

In cases of both travel travel from the Border of Switzerland or from the airport to the destination or in the back should be carried out in one day.

SWISS FAMILY Card (Family travel) - issued free when buying any of the travel tickets described above. it additional serviceprovided by the Swiss Travel System to its customers. The passage allows children under the age of 16 to ride for free with parents who bought a ticket.

For children aged 6 to 16 years old, not belonging to your family, 50% discounts on all of the above travel tickets are distributed.

The cost of travel tickets:

		1 person	from 2 people	Youth
SWISS PASS. Class II
4 days		245	208	184
8 days		350	298	263
15 days		425	361	319
22 days		490	417	368
1 month		540	459	405
SWISS PASS. I class
4 days		370	315	278
8 days		525	447	394
15 days		640	544	480
22 days		735	625	552
1 month		810	681	608
Swiss Flexi Pass Class II
3 days in Tech. 1 month		235	200
4 days in Tech. 1 month		185	243
5 days in Tech. 1 month		330	281
6 days in Tech. 1 month		375	319
8 days in Tech. 1 month		440	374
Swiss Flexi Pass I class
3 days in Tech. 1 month		355	302
4 days in Tech. 1 month		430	366
5 days in Tech. 1 month		500	425
6 days in Tech. 1 month		565	481
8 days in Tech. 1 month		660	561
SWISS TRANSFER TICKET.
2nd class		120
1st grade		184
SWISS Card
2nd class	174
1st grade	246

Travel tickets are regularly checked by controllers. For a short-free passing, a large fine is relying.

Travel tickets can be purchased at most train stations and large Switzerland railway stations. Swiss Cards ticket for sale only at airports and border railway stations. Tickets can also be received by mail. Within Switzerland, the above tickets are delivered within 3 days for free. Abroad travel sent by mail or transport company DHL, shipping cost - from 8 to 42 CHF, the parcel will reach 4-14 days.

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Kitchen

Today's Swiss cuisine formed from a mixture of French, Austrian-German and Italian culinary traditions is recognized by gourmet around the world.

Each part of Switzerland has its own national dishes. So, on the shores of the Geneva lake prepare delights of the local perch, in the TsUG, the specialty is a cherry cake, in Graubyunden - barley soup, in Zurich - Roasted potatoes Solves (Roesti) with chopped veal in wine sauce, in St. Gallen - calf sausages, in Ticino - Minestron Vegetable Soup, Polenta, Saffron Risotto and Ravioli. Shafhausen is famous for the onion pie, and an eyelet - famous cheese fondue.

Swiss cheese

Cheese - Symbol of Switzerland, the main protein supplier on the table of local residents, and cheese fondue - business card Swiss cuisine. According to the classic recipe, this delicacy is prepared from a mixture of Gruyer and Vaverin cheeses, melted and mixed with white wine, flour, cherry vodka and garlic. Also far beyond the limits of the country, such cheese brands like Emmental, Appencelerene, Tet de Muan are known.

Despite the fact that the livestock in Switzerland is very developed, the meat in its pure form eat little here, but there are many types of pork sausages and sausages, for example, "Bainevurst", "Energadinervurst", "Calbleberwurst" (Pate of calf liver), "Knakeli" , Landyegere and Lebrevurst (Pate).

National delicacies are also Vinda Siech (dried beef or pork) from the shaft, which is served with a green bow; Solves - fried potatoes; Meat fondue Burgignon.

By the number of types of bakery products in Europe Switzerland there are no equal: the Swiss bake about 300 types of bread. Along with the treasures familiar and cantons, there are also types of flour products, baked only at special cases.

For dessert in Switzerland, you can taste lecorally - spicy honey cakes with icing, which in Bern is made to decorate with white sugar bear. It is also worth enjoying the "Basel Brunnel" cookies and "lotus petals", and in Zurich - sweet flour dishes Hyukhli and fasteners.

Swiss chocolate

Do not forget that the sights of Switzerland are not only natural beauty and architectural facilitiesBut also the famous Swiss chocolate!

Switzerland has long been competing with Belgium for the title of a country producing the best chocolate in the world. Be that as it may, but without a doubt, the Swiss chocolate varieties are incredibly tasty. The production of chocolate in Switzerland has an old tradition. So, the world-famous Nestle's company, founded in Switzerland, is one of the largest chocolate producers. In addition to her in Switzerland, there are a large number of other manufacturers manufacturing excellent chocolate, including manually. In the formulation of Swiss chocolate, only high-quality ingredients are used, most of which are imported. The milk, which is part of chocolate, is only local, obtained from cows, which are added on the green alpine meadows.

Chocolate production is different in each region, you can find chocolate, distinguishing not only to taste, but also in shape: chocolate bears, clocks, Easter hares in spring, chocolate mushrooms and chestnuts in the fall. So, in Zurich produce two varieties of traditional chocolate: Teuscher and Sprüngli, as well as Pamaco candy from noble varieties of cocoa beans, considered one of the best in Switzerland. Other world-famous varieties of Swiss chocolate - Frey, Lindt, Maestrani, Schmerling, Nestle, Toblerone.

Connoisseurs of chocolate can be recommended to visit the first of the first chocolate factory Cailler In the broom, where chocolate is produced by original recipes developed by the founder of Francois-Louis Kaailler. Founded in 1819, Cailler factory is a chocolate production driver not only in Switzerland, but also in the world.

National alcoholic beverages are "Kirchvasser" (transparent fruit brandy with the scent of cherries and a fortress of 40 degrees), plumlum plum schnapps and brandy from Williams pears.

Throughout the country, there is also a wide selection of local wines. Among the white wines it is worth noting "Johanniberg", "Ferdan", "Lava", among the red - "Lamy", "Crown" and "Dol".

Also very tasty Swiss beer. From local brands, the most famous Rheingold is most famous, golden Ittinger Klosterbier (Actienbrauerei Frauenfeld), Barbara-Brau de Luxe (Eichhof Luzern), as well as two grades of corn beer from interlaken and Einzidel.

Eating tourists in Switzerland can in one of the diverse diverse points of catering, which in the country has a huge amount - for any tourist taste and wallet: from expensive French, Italian and Swiss restaurants of high kitchen to cheap pizzerias, Mexican snack bars and table self-service. Most restaurants and cafes have a "day menu", called "TageSteller" or "Plat Du Jour". This is a full lunch cost from 15 to 25 CHF. The cost of servicing in bars and restaurants in Switzerland is included in the cost of services, so you do not need to leave the tips.

Switzerland is called Europe in miniature. It fits all the captivating features of the whole continent within the same country, offering a unique variety of all these charms created by nature and man. Rest in Switzerland is characterized by the highest level of service in hotels and restaurants, excellent ski slopes, purest nature and abundance of historical and architectural attractions. The combination of these factors made Switzerland a favorite place of rest of the majority of millionaires and the most famous people Planets.

Features of the culture of Switzerland

Switzerland - pretty dear countryliving with her quiet and measured life. it perfect place For family, sightseeing and extreme rest, but stormy nightlife There is practically no, because locals are very much appreciated and silence in the evening. Swiss are suitable for any business thoroughly, so you can be sure that your holiday will be held as it is impossible.

The most popular goods in Switzerland are famous knives, the world's best hours, fragrant cheeses and amazing chocolate. All of these goods are manufactured in compliance with the highest quality standards, therefore it is not suiced.

Top 3. interesting cities and attractions

Being in Switzerland, it is worth visiting the capital of this country - the city in which is located most of attractions. In Bern, we recommend to inspect the famous "Rose Garden" with a beautiful sightseeing platform, as well as the Parliament Building, Cathedral And an unusual fountain - "Eater of Children." And, of course, visit the best restaurant Bern - .

It is also worth visiting a picturesque city. who is rich medieval castles, fountains and squares. Especially popular with the tourists "Ice Hall" and the Cathedral of Jesuit. Feel the real atmosphere of this city and taste delicious dishes of Swiss and Italian cuisines in .

Small Swiss town attracts tourists with their narrow medieval streets, bridges and old castleswhich are well preserved. Next to Montre are popular ski resorts.

When is it better to rest in Switzerland?

To conquer the ski vertices of Switzerland, it is better to go from December to March, when the temperature is consistently low and a large amount of snow falls in the mountains. And to visit numerous castles and other attractions of Switzerland, we recommend going to this country in the summer: from May to September inclusive, when it is quite warm and sunny, and the Alpine meadows are covered with a dense carpet of herbs and flowers.

Security Rules for tourists

Switzerland is the safest European country, the crime rate in which is located in a possible minimum. However, we still do not recommend you leave bags, luggage, wallets and gadgets in in public places Unattended. If any problems occur, immediately contact the police.