SWITZERLAND
Switzerland is a landlocked country located in the centre of Europe and boasts breathtaking mountains, picturesque lakes, and charming cities and towns that are full of history and culture. One of the world’s wealthiest countries, Switzerland is known for its financial institutions, fine cheese, chocolates, watches, spectacular scenery, and the best network of public transportation.
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts having the longest weather-sheltered shopping promenade – a stretch of approximately 6 km. The cities are best explored on foot – meandering through the old towns of Bern, Zermatt, or Zurich is a wonderful experience. Basel showcases its impressive art, and the lake city of Lucerne offers a beautiful view and is the starting point to visit Mt Titlis. The touristic town of Interlaken is the base for many mountain excursions, including Jungfraujoch, and Geneva is a city in Switzerland that lies at the southern tip of the expansive Lake Geneva. Surrounded by the Alps and the Jura mountains, the city has a dramatic view of Mont Blanc.
Experiences
Lucerne
Lucerne is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and sits amidst the snow-capped mountains on Lake Lucerne. Its colourful old town, Altstadt, is a must visit and the nearby mountain excursions to Mt. Titlis and Mt. Pilatus offer an unforgettable experience.
Mount Titlis
Located at an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level, the summit of Mt Titlis is reached by the revolving Rotair Cable Cars. The beautiful town of Engelberg offers an excellent stopover enroute.
Interlaken
An ideal starting point for countless excursions with over 45 mountain railways, cable cars, chair lifts and a network of hiking trails.
Jungfraujoch
The most famous of all mountain excursions in Europe. A combination of trains including a cogwheel journey in the last leg take you to the “Top of Europe”. This is Europe’s highest mountain railway station and you can enjoy the breath taking views from the top.
Zermatt
A car free town, Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn mountain. It is also the starting point to the world famous panoramic train, the Glacier Express. Trips to the Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise and Gornergrat can also be taken from this beautiful town.
Matterhorn, Zermatt
The Matterhorn glacier paradise is located 3,883 metres above sea level and is Europe’s highest viewing point. No other cableway takes you higher than this. See the amazing view of this place from a totally different angle in a glacial world of snow and ice.
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich
One of the most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues in the world. You can find numerous boutiques, departmental stores, designer outlets and timepiece stores here.
Rhine Falls
This is Europe's largest waterfall located at the border of Germany and Switzerland. Feel the roar and vibration of the water from the various viewing points or take a small boat tour and visit the falls up close.
