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Switzerland

Switzerland is famous for the best ski resorts in the world. Consisting mainly of mountain ranges, Switzerland offers a high level of service for those who like mountain climbing and skiing. Tours to Switzerland to popular resorts: Grindelvalt, Engelberg, Zermatt, Verbier, St. Moritz, Saas Fee - is the ski slopes and the high level of training of various levels of difficulty, a large number of lifts, which ensures that no queues, school snowboarding and ski sports and full equipment are smart rest even at the height of the season. Cheap ski holidays in Switzerland mainly buy in season from November to April.

Ski holidays in Switzerland can be divided in terms of runs. Resort of Zermatt, which is located in the south-west part of the 10 best ski resorts. The highest point - Dufourspitze (4634 km) and the Matterhorn Mountain (4478 km). This resort favored by professionals, because here are some of the most challenging trails. However, for beginners as excellent conditions for skiing in Sunnege. From the center of Zermatt Alpine metro goes there.

Vouchers to choose Switzerland for skiing in Saas Fee, a village which was named for his dignity, "the pearl of the Alps". Vehicular traffic is prohibited. As electric vehicles and carts are available. The most difficult parts for skiing - downhill Lengflyu-Shpilboden and ground slopes Egginer Joh. In the lower part of the village are trails for beginners and children. Also in Saas Fee at an altitude of 3,400 meters is snow park, which will undoubtedly be interested in snowboarding.

Swiss Alps opened to tourists in the summer. If you could not get to rest in the winter, the ski tour to Switzerland and excellent skiing in the summer resorts of Zermatt and provide Saas Fee.

Tours to Switzerland from Kiev offer a wonderful summer holiday on the spa resorts of the country. Clean heat Lago Marjorie, Lugano, which are in the "Italian" Switzerland, Zurich and Geneva on the Lake, and the lake in Interlaken, etc. Here the development of yachting and windsurfing. Thermal spas offer Yverdon-les-Bains on Lake Neuchatel.

Capital: Bern

Population: 7,000,000

Languages: German (64%), French (19%), Italian (8%), Rhaeto-Romance (1%), other (8%)

Religions: Roman Catholic (48%), Protestant (44%), other (8%)

Area: 41,293 sq. km. km

Distance: 220 km from north to south

348 km from east to west

Cantons: 26, of which 3 are divided into half-cantons

Highest point: Dufour Peak in the mountains of Monte Rosa, 4634 m

Lowest point: Lake Maggiore (Ticino), 196 m

Voltage: 220 volts

Lake: 1484

Glaciers: 140

Shopping hours / bank

Usually shops are open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 9:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays. On Sunday, stores are closed except for some shops in airports and major railway stations. In cities, most shops are open longer than usual one day a week (as rule - Thursday).

Banks are usually open to customers from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 16:30. On Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, banks are closed. However, exchange foreign currency you can on any day at the station or at the airport.

Shopping

Excellent quality of our products makes Switzerland a haven for shopping. You can easily explain in English as in a small shop, and in a big department store. The most traditional souvenir - a real Swiss watch - are in many shops in the huge range. Among other gifts are considered the most popular fabrics, embroidery, delicate handkerchiefs, folding pocket knife, music boxes, wood carvings, pottery, and other hand-made souvenirs.

Weather / Climate

The climate is temperate in Switzerland. In daytime hours in July and August average temperature is 18 - 27C, and in the winter months -1 - 4C. Neither debilitating heat nor cold nor moisture. The main feature of the southern regions of Switzerland is rich subtropical vegetation and year-round mild climate.

Food and drink

Because of the exceptional diversity and different cultures of the peoples inhabiting Switzerland, you will be pleasantly surprised by an unusually wide range of culinary delights. French, German and Italian influence is especially felt in the regions where those languages ​​are spoken. High quality cuisine to everyone's satisfaction inherent in all cantons. Each region has its own specialties: fondue and raclette (melted cheese) in the French part, sausages, fries and baked potatoes (Rasht) in the German part, dried beef and pork, sliced ​​thin slices - in the Grisons region, and all the well-known Italian kitchen you can try in Ticino. Swiss desserts, pastries and sweets long been popular throughout the world. Swiss wines, especially white, always excellent quality, especially if you order wine in a restaurant located in a region where there are vineyards and produce local wine. Swiss beer is also considered a first-class

SWITZERLAND, TRAVEL

City tour of Geneva

You will see the Cathedral of Notre Dame, which is located close to Geneva Cornavin station.

From the area of ​​the block will pass Nations organizations: the International Labour Organization, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, the International Council of Churches, the International Committee for the Protection of Intellectual Property, the International Red Cross, the International Telecommunication Union, the supreme Commissariats for Refugees. Here are the European headquarters of the United Nations, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Geneva - city of international shops and fairs: International Motor Show, the Salon of inventions and technical innovations, International Salon of books and printing. Our guide will take you past the park on the embankment of Lake Pearl of Mont Blanc.

Sightseeing tour of Lucerne

Lucerne - medieval town squares, bridges and buildings. This is the heart of Switzerland and "bulwark" Swiss Catholicism.

Stunningly beautiful city located on the shores of scenic Lake four cantons, surrounded by alpine peaks. History of Switzerland is linked to the city.

City tour of Basel

Basel - a city where he founded the first Swiss university where he taught for a long time one of the famous humanist - Erasmus. Stroll through the old streets of the city, enjoy the atmosphere of calm and relaxation, have dinner in the oldest hotel in Europe "Les Trois Rois". In this land come together three countries - France, Germany and Switzerland. Here is its own railway station each of these countries. Basel - the cultural center of Switzerland with 30 th museums, as well as a city of great chemistry.

Basel - city, home of the international art show where one of the oldest universities in Europe.

City tour of Zurich

Zurich - a city of elegant shopping streets, with many shops and boutiques: furs, watches, jewelry and products of famous designers for every taste. All of this can be found on the famous Banhoffshtrasse where we get passed by an old observatory and administration buildings. From the monument Pestallotsi return to banking district, past the alley to the Augustinian Armes.

City tour of St. Gallen

This tiny capital of eastern Switzerland is known for its beautiful, historic, pedestrian Old Town. St. Gallen is known, primarily due to the Cathedral and the Abbey Library of the Abbey, where the preserved very valuable historical documents, some of which are hand-written.

Swiss Riviera - a place of rest by royalty

A trip to Lake Geneva, in the French-speaking part of the country, the most romantic trip! We travel to Montreux - City Jazz Festival, the abode of musicians and poets, the oldest casino and promenade poets.

Tour in the Alps

Unique excursion to the highest railway station in Europe - Jungfraujoch. The rise in the mountains on the cog railway to the summit of the Jungfrau (3454 m). This is an amazing beauty of the alpine peak with the observatory, Ice Palace, which offers a unique view of all the Alps from the Black Forest in Germany and ending with Mont Blanc in France.

Excursion to the wineries and hot springs

Moving in Yverdon - the famous thermal resort of Switzerland. Healing springs will help you relieve stress and relax. Underwater massage return your youth and beauty, will help get rid of back pain and lower back. Hot tubs give a boost of energy. Eucalyptus hammams clear your lungs. After the treatment - a cup of hot chocolate or sweet tea from the infusion of mountain herbs. After a relaxing bath, a glass of the Swiss wine.

A trip to the family of winemakers. The opportunity to taste and purchase a variety of Swiss wines. Inspection of the winery and vineyards.

Tour in the Alps and in the hot springs

A trip to Interlaken, a city between two lakes twins - Brienz and Thun. Lunch at a restaurant with a beautiful view of the lake and the Jungfrau mountain. The adoption of the thermal bath in the open air on the lake, surrounded by mountains.

Excursion to Lake Thun with lunch in the castle Shada

A trip to the city of Thun, to the lake which bears the same name. In the picturesque old town is a 12th century castle, built by the Duke von Zähringen, the founder of Bern. Tuna is very picturesque streets, its houses and the area in front of the town hall. Walking through the city. Moving across the lake to the cave of St. Beatus. Tour. Moving to the village of Beatenberg. Ascent into the mountains with panoramic views of the Canton of Bern. Return to Thun. Stopping in a picturesque location on the lake with views of the private castle Shad.

Valley of the Falls

You go along the azure lake Thun - one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakes in the valley 72 waterfalls - Lauterbrunnen.

You will meet the highest waterfall in Switzerland Staubbach and rise to only visited in Europe Trumelbah waterfall inside a mountain. Next you will find a trip to Grindelwald - alpine, welcoming village glacial (paradise for climbers and skiers). From there you go to Interlaken - Berne tourist Mecca - a town located in mezhozere, with a magnificent view of the Jungfrau massif.

Hours and valley vineyards

Journey to the valley hours, vineyards and Swiss champagne. On the way you will see the factory of the world famous manufacturers: Rolex, Zenith, Cartier ... Visit the museum, where carefully preserved history of time in different parts of the world and in different centuries.

Gorge of witches, ancient castle and picnic-Swiss!

Hike in the gorge witch (for strong spirit and physical fitness). Transition walk through the valley of the witches Sharme in Gruyères. Gruyere Castle - it is huge! Wander through the castle rasprosy ancient walls, leaning against the window, which looked at the Princess ...

On the way back to kindle the fire in the "Valley of Witches" and the lovely roast skewers with fresh meat. Zapem red wine and softly, softly sing

Excursion to Sharme, bathing in natural milk (Cleopatra's Bath)

A trip to the mountains to the village Sharme. Cleopatra's bath time.

Excursion to the glacier

Unique excursion to the most powerful and spreads glacier in Europe Alecher with unforgettable views of the Alps and the eternal silence Leukerbad - Roman baths town in the Alps.

Ski resort town in the Alps, Leukerbad, known since Roman times for its thermal springs. Tour with a visit to Europe's largest medical complex thermal pools with underwater massage, waterfalls,

Jacuzzi, artificial streams and oxygen enrichment.

Lifts, funiculars, cable cars, etc. - All attributes Leykerbadskogo resort.

Day trips to sunny Italy

(Schengen visa is required)

This is an awesome fun ride in the most southern part of Switzerland, and warm - Ticino. You will have a great opportunity to see luxurious palaces and ancient cathedrals, the orange and palm trees at the foot of the snow-capped Alps.

A trip to three countries: Switzerland, France, Germany (Schengen visa is required)

A trip to Basel (Swiss Center of Chemical Industry). Then cross the border with France in the direction Mulhuz (Mulhouse). Continuation from the known roads along the vineyards of Alsace, passing picturesque villages, with a stop in Colmar (Colmar), the center of the region's culture. Examine the altar of the 16th century, Isenheim Altar. After lunch, tour of Germany in Freiburg, visit the Black Forest and Lake Titisee, then return to Switzerland.

Excursion to the valley Verzasca

Verzasca valley - the valley of the river green, absolutely stunning beauty of the place is close to the Lugg Mazhzhore - one of their mountain lakes between Switzerland and Italy. Do not forget: Switzerland - a country of mountains and lakes! Verzasca river rather calm in summer and autumn. This azure idyll in the shallows. But it is very powerful, dangerous and wild spring. The river is often called zelenovodnoy river, from the name of the village - Lavertetso. Water - ice and the river is a sign - swimming is forbidden.

On the way back - the famous dam, where the movie was all about the famous 007.

Excursion to the cheese factory and the chocolate factory

This day is dedicated to lovers of cheese and a sweet tooth!

Switzerland - Cheese and Chocolate country. You see how cheese is born and will try its different varieties. And then - the dessert ...

Excursion to the glassblowers

A trip to the glass blowers, a brief excursion into the intricacies of the case with the possibility of self glassblowers blowing glass ball and take it home as a souvenir

Tour to the brewery

A trip to the brewers, introduction to art and the secrets of the ancient works of brewing, tasting a few beers. Leaving the brewery you will receive a diploma povovara!

Tour the country green fairy

A trip to the homeland of absinthe - the Val-de-Tra, visit the cellars of absinthe with the possibility of tasting. Further transfer to Moter, visiting cellars with sparkling wines, tasting.

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