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Switzerland is a country of great diversity from its picture postcard scenery of lake and mountain vistas, beautiful historic cultured cities and quaint traditional villages, exciting hiking through high mountain passes and awesome skiing, railways and cablecars, neat vineyards and cheese making factories, ancient Cathedrals and museums, great restaurants and interesting bars, art galleries and world class shopping, alphorns and apple strudel!! All this located in central Europe, a quick flight from all of the continent’s major cities, and easily accessible by an unbelievably punctual and reliable rail network and good quality roads!!
The country is the second most alpine area in Europe with 60% of its landscape being covered by the Swiss Alps, part of the Western Alpine chain which is the steepest and most contorted mountain group in Europe. Switzerland is home to many world class and famous destinations, such as the ski fields of St Moritz, Zermatt and Villars, the awesome mountains of the Jungfrau, Monch and the Eiger, the amazingly picturesque city of Lucerne, the historic city of Berne the Federal Capital of Switzerland, the attractive and charming city of Zurich, considered to be the cultural and economic centre of the country, and the cosmopolitan city of Geneva!!
Switzerland is also home to some amazing natural wonders such as the striking profile of the Matterhorn which dominates the village of Zermatt - Europe’s highest free-falling waterfall in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, also known as the ‘valley of 72 waterfalls’ an area of natural outstanding beauty – or the awesome alpine views from the Klien Matterhorn area which is serviced by the world’s highest cable-car from Zermatt and from where you can see the mountains of France, Italy and most of Switzerland, it is from here that skiers can enjoy a 13 kilometre ski run which has a 2200 metres vertical descent – or enjoy a meal at the world’s first revolving restaurant at Piz Gloria which sits on the summit of the Schilthorn at 2970 metres!! It was here the James Bond movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ was filmed.
Due to the compact size of Switzerland you are never far from the spectacular sights and sounds of the country from the natural beauty that makes up most of the landscape, the historic towns, the mouth watering restaurants or the noisy bars, it’s all here just waiting for you!!
The country has three distinct natural areas, in the south lies the Bernese Oberland (highlands) which is formed by the Alpine ranges with their snow capped peaks, glaciers, high passes and green mountain pastures with pristine, picturesque villages, the Mittelland (midlands) in which lie the fertile plains of the Swiss plateau and several tranquil lakes, and the northern regions bordering France where the rolling wooded hills of the Jura Mountains stand and the majestic River Rhine and Lake Constance separates Switzerland from Germany. The land-locked nation is home to approximately 7.5 million people and being at the centre of Europe has become a crossroads of cultures with 4 national languages (French, German, Italian and Romansh) giving the nation an open mindedness and cosmopolitan atmosphere in every corner of the country.
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| Basel |
 Basel is considered to be one of Switzerland’s cultural centres and lies in the border triangle where France, Germany and Switzerland meet. It is a fascinating historic city with many traditions, home to the oldest university in Switzerland (built 1460), and has developed a unique, cosmopolitan and... |
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| Bern |
 Located on the Swiss plateau, Bern lies to the west of central Switzerland, surrounded by rolling hills and the River Aar, and backed by the beautiful Alps. The old city of Bern is known largely as a medieval city, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site due to the many sandstone buildings, h... |
| Castasegna |
 Castasegna is a very small village of 180 inhabitants, which is located on the floor of the Bergell Valley that lies within the Canton of Grisons. It is a border village perched on the boundary with Italy in the far south-eastern area of Switzerland. The village is famous for its nationally known ... |
| Engelberg |
 The monastery village of Engelberg lies in a valley overlooked by Mount Titlis, Mount Jochstock and Mount Engelberg, also known as Mount Hahnen in the Canton of Obwalden, central Switzerland. It is a small municipality of only 40 square kilometres which lies to the east of the major part of the Can... |
| Ferret |
 Located in the glorious Val Ferret at the end of the road and very close to the Italian border, stands the rural community of Ferret in the Canton Valais, Switzerland. It is located high in the valley leading up from the village of Orsieres, past Prayon, and approximately 2 kilometres south of La F... |
| Geneva |
 Geneva is the capital of the canton of the same name, and is located at the southern tip of Lake Geneva in the Rhone Valley, between the Jura Mountains and the Rhone Alps. The view of the lakefront is the city’s best known feature, with its bobbing boats, the huge Jet d’Eau and its lakeside quays a... |
| Gruyeres |
 Gruyeres is a small medieval town in the Canton of Fribourg and is known the world over for its cheese!! Home to 1500 residents, the town is built on an isolated hill in a valley of the Saane River, north of the Alps in the foothills of Mount Moleson. Dominated by the majestic towering ramparts of... |
| Gstaad |
 Gstaad is a small Swiss resort village of approximately 1000 lucky residents, and lies at 1050 metres above sea level in the Bernese Oberland which is the southern part of the Canton of Bern. It is surrounded by the magnificent snow capped peaks of the Swiss Alps, and is known as one of the most ex... |
| Interlaken |
 Interlaken is one of Switzerland’s most popular and exciting tourist destinations. As its name implies, Interlaken lies between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, with the River Aar flowing through town. Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps at the foot of the three famous peaks of the Eiger, Jungfrau an... |
| Lausanne |
 Lausanne is one of Switzerland’s ‘Green’ cities, having tree lined streets and open parklands, and has a sunny southerly aspect. It lies on the hilly northern shores of Lake Geneva, which is known in French as Lac Leman, in the Canton of Vaud at the centre-point of the wine growing areas of Lavaux ... |
| Lauterbrunnen |
 Lauterbrunnen is a small, busy and bustling, picturesque village of approximately 900 lucky individuals who call it home!! The village lies at the entrance to, and the bottom of the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is surrounded by the majestic snow clad ... |
| Lucerne |
 Located roughly an hours drive from Basel and Zurich, Lucerne is in the centre of Switzerland and is known as the gateway to central Switzerland. It lies in an idyllic position on the western edge of Lake Lucerne and straddles the River Reusse, and is surrounded by stunning lakeside and mountain sc... |
| Lugano |
 Lugano is the largest city (130,000 pop.) in the Canton of Ticino and lies on the northern shores of Lake Lugano in southern Switzerland. This cosmopolitan city is often referred to as the ‘Monte Carlo of Switzerland’ and is a busy, bustling, lake resort. Its leafy lakeside promenades, many parks ... |
| Martigny |
 The small town of Martigny lies within the Canton Valais on the floor of the Rhone River valley, at the point where the river makes a sharp change of course from its otherwise straight flow from the source at the Rhone Glacier ice face. This alteration follows the steep valley on its journey north ... |
| Morteratsch |
 The Morteratsch Railway Station is located on the Bernina Railway and is reached by the hourly services of the Little Red Trains of the Rheatian Railway network of eastern Switzerland. The Little Red Trains run between St Moritz in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy, a distance of 61 kilometres. The ... |
| Murten |
 Murten (French : Morat) is a small, well preserved, medieval town on the beautiful shore of Lake Murten, and is the capital of the three lakes district of Fribourg, which consist of Lakes Neuchatel, Biel and Murten, which are linked together by canals. This area is located in the western Mittelland... |
| Schaffhausen |
 The charming and historic city of Schaffhausen is the capital of the Swiss canton of the same name and is located on the Upper River Rhine between the Black Forest and Lake Constance. It is surrounded by vineyards and forested hills and was founded around a Benedictine monastery in the 11th century... |
| Sion |
 Sion, known as Sitten in German, is the capital city of Canton Valais, and is centrally located on the flat, fertile, floor of the Rhone Valley. Sion is more of an economic and administrative hub and market centre than a tourist destination, although it is an alluring and attractive historic city a... |
| St Moritz |
 Located in the far south-east of Switzerland in the Canton of Grisons can be found one of the world’s most famous ski resorts, St Moritz!! It lies on the southern side of the Alps in a valley region known as the Upper Engadine, in which flows the River Inn. The town is home to approximately 5500, ... |
| Tasch |
 Tasch is a small traditional Swiss village within the Canton Valais, and stands besides the River Mattervispe, on the floor of the Mattertal Valley. The valley runs down from the Matterhorn and is the deepest valley in Switzerland and its steep rocky walls tower over this picturesque village which ... |
| Thun |
 Considered to be one of the most original towns in Switzerland, the lakeside city of Thun is known as the gateway to the Bernese Oberland and is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the country which includes views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. This charming historical centre i... |
| Trient |
 Built on the edge of a rocky outcrop surrounded by high peaks, the refuge hut or cabin of Trient stands at 3170 metres in the Alps near the city of Martigny in Canton Valais, Switzerland. This high Alpine area is close to the French border and Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Western Alps, and i... |
| Villars |
 Villars, also known as Villars-sur-Ollon, is a charming and popular, but not touristy, mountain resort which lies in the Vaudois Alps of Canton Vaud in south western Switzerland. It is a neat, unpretentious resort which in the winter becomes part of the Villars-Gyron-Les Diablerets and the Glacier ... |
| Zermatt |
 Once a small, quiet, rural community, Zermatt today is a very busy, pretty, tourist village with an alluring atmosphere created by its Swiss chalets and views of the Matterhorn!! It is the major mountain resort in the Canton Valais, Switzerland, and is busy all year round with skiers, hikers and to... |
| Zurich |
 Zurich is the largest city and the major financial centre of Switzerland. It is the capital of Zurich Canton and lies at the mouth of the River Limmat as it leaves Lake Zurich. It is a historic picturesque city which is split in two by the river with the modern area being mostly on the west bank a... |
| Basel-Country |
| The Canton of Basel is a combination of two half cantons, being city and country, that lie in the north western area of Switzerland, bordering France and Germany. Settlement has been recorded in the area since Celtic times through the excavation of a vitrified fort complex, with Roman occupation co... |
| Basel-Town |
| The Canton of Basel is a combination of two half cantons, being city and country, that lie in the north western area of Switzerland, bordering France and Germany. Settlement has been recorded in the area since Celtic times through the excavation of a vitrified fort complex, with Roman occupation co... |
| Bern |
 The Canton of Bern lies at the heart of Switzerland and is home to many diverse world-class, natural and cultural centres. It has unique mountain scenery containing the awesome peaks of the Eiger, Monch and the Jungfrau, beautiful lakes surrounded by rolling wooded hills, and historic towns and vill... |
| Fribourg |
| You say Freiburg, and I say Fribourg!! The Canton of Freiburg/Fribourg lies in the central-western area of Switzerland and is known for its cultural plurality as it covers the Swiss linguistic frontier that runs through the canton and links the French speaking parts of Switzerland to the German spe... |
| Geneva |
 The Canton of Geneva is the second smallest canton of Switzerland and lies in the far south-western area of country at the southern tip of Lake Geneva, which is Europe’s largest lake. Connected in the north with the rest of Switzerland only by a narrow corridor of the Canton of Vaud, the remainder ... |
| Graubunden |
| Graubunden, also known as Grisons, is the largest and most easterly canton in Switzerland and is almost entirely formed of awesome snow capped mountains, glaciers and deep valleys covered in wildflower meadows and picturesque villages. Often referred to as the ‘top of the world’ the area is home of... |
| Lucerne |
| The Canton of Lucerne (Luzern) is one of the original four forest cantons of central Switzerland and is part of the heartland of the country. It lies in the northern foothills of the Swiss Alps and has its capital, which is also called Lucerne, in the south-eastern part of the canton on the edge of... |
| Obwalden |
| The Canton of Obwalden is located in the geographical centre of Switzerland, and is an area of high, rugged, rocky, snow-capped pinnacles and mountains, glistening lakes and panoramic landscapes!! It is this landscape that attracts many of its visitors who come for the walking, hiking, skiing, snow... |
| Schaffhausen |
| The Canton of Schaffhausen lies in the northern reaches of Switzerland and is almost completely surrounded by Germany. The canton is physically divided into three separate areas all of which lie north of the River Rhine and in total cover just under 300 square kilometres. These separate parts incl... |
| Ticino |
| The Canton of Ticino is located on the southern slopes of the Alps and is the most southern region of Switzerland. The borders of the canton are mostly shared with Italy with which it has many similarities, including its official language and warmer weather, although the orderliness of its towns an... |
| Valais |
| The Canton of Valais is mainly a rural canton and is covered in spectacular mountain terrain and areas of great natural diversity which offers the visitor a fantastic range of sightseeing and outdoor activities to keep anyone interested!! It is a mainly French spoken area in the west, with German b... |
| Vaud |
| The Canton of Vaud is one of the larger cantons of Switzerland and is mainly a rural area being the country’s second largest wine growing region. Lying north of the sunny shores of Lake Geneva, the region stretches towards the peaceful waters of Lake Neuchatel, with the beautiful rolling wooded hil... |
| Zurich |
| The Canton of Zurich lies north of the Alps within the Swiss Mittelland area, in the central north of the country. It consists of a green and gentle landscape made up of picturesque low lying hills, river valleys, forests and tranquil lakes. Most visitors only frequent the bustling city of Zurich,... |
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Hotel d'Angleterre
Geneva
 |  The Hotel d'Angleterre is a beautiful, boutique hotel on Lake Geneva. It has a picturesque setting with direct view to the Jet d'Eau and the mountains in the distance.
The hotel is privately owned and the service is impeccable, nothing being too much trouble. There is a wonderful blend of olde wor... |
Crowne Plaza Hotel Geneva
Geneva
 |  The Crowne Plaza Geneva is ideally located in the heart of the dynamic and fastest growing business district of Geneva, with free hotel shuttle bus from the airport and free Public Transport card to the city centre. In only a few minutes you reach the International Airport, the Cointrin railway stat... |
Hotel Pilatusblick
Lucerne
 |  The Hotel is at the foot of Mt. Pilatus in in a rural area. The centre of Lucerne is only a few minutes by car away. The Hotel is cosy and comfortable and offers a friendly service. |
Renaissance Zurich Hotel
Zurich
|  Zurich ranks as one of the world's top cities for quality of life. Discover Zurich by staying at the Renaissance Zurich Hotel. Our hotel in Zurich is located 10 min from the Zurich airport and 15 min to downtown Zurich. Whether your trip entails business or leisure, you'll find everything you need a... |
Hotel Laudinella St. Mortiz
St Moritz
 |  Hotel Laudinella St Moritz is conveniently situated moments away from the centre of town, winter sports facilites, cable railway and spa. Offering magnificent viewsof lake St Mortiz and the surrounding mountains the hotel offers clean comfortable accommodation, with restaurant recommendations from m... |
Hotel Chalet Swiss
Interlaken
|  The Hotel is built in the style of a Swiss Chalet and is approximately ten minutes walk from the railway station and the city centre. It is a quiet location with magnificient views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains.
The exterior of the hotel's main building is traditional. The hotel als... |
Hotel President Wilson
Geneva
|  The Hotel President Wilson is an elegant hotel offering a world of unique privileges. Located in the heart of Geneva, it is just steps away from international organisatons and chic boutiques. There is much to enjoy at the hotel including a lovely swimming pool, or discover new flavours at one of t... |
Hotel Europe
Engelberg
|  This hotel has the perfect position at the foot of Mt. Titlis and in the beautiful town of Engelberg. The panorama is just as awesome in summer or winter. The hotel dates back to the turn of the century and has the charm of old, mixed with the modern facilities and comfort of today. For those int... |
Best Western Chavannes De Bogis
Geneva
|  Ideally located in a pleasant green setting, only 10 minutes from Geneva, and 15 minutes from the International Airport, you will enjoy a spectacular view on the Alps and Geneva Lake. Stay in quiet a place, perfect for relaxing after a long day of work, or after a visiting day…Come and use the sauna... |
Starling Geneva Hotel
Geneva
|  The hotel is perfectly located next to the International airport and Geneva's Congress Centre. It is approximately 10 - 15 minutes from the major attractions and the shopping district. It is an ideal hotel for the business traveller and has 21 conference rooms and can accommodate up to 1300 delega... |
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Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne
Tour
Lucerne | Venture on a half day round trip from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus on this partially guided alpine summer tour. Escorted by your professional guide, take the aerial cable-car from Kriens 7000 feet (2132 meters) to the top of Mt.Pilatus. Enjoy unforgettable views over surrounding mountains and lakes with... |
Alpin Raft Tandem Hang Gliding
Hang Gliding
Interlaken | Hang-gliding is fast and dynamic. You fly in a lying position and get a bird's-eye view of new horizons. Their pilots are trained and certified by the Swiss Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Association SHPA, and have many years of experience.
Meeting point: at your hotel in the Interlaken area or by ar... |
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe from Zurich
Tour
Zurich | Venture aboard an unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch - Towering at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters) you're officially at the top of Europe! Your guided full day coach tour from Zurich takes you to the magnificent mountain world of the Bernese Oberland. Ride the cogwheel tr... |
Hang Gliding Company Interlaken
Hang Gliding
Interlaken | Hang Gliding is the closest thing you can get to flying like a bird and Interlaken is one of the the best places in the world to do it! Their main take- off site is among the highest commercial sites in the world and the highest in Interlaken. It is directly above Interlaken and boasts one of the... |
Rhine Falls Tour from Zurich
Tour
Schaffhausen | With a half day to spare in Zurich, take a side trip by coach to the Rhine Falls. Embark on an optional boat ride and be thrilled - this is Europe's biggest waterfall!
You'll venture to Northern Switzerland close to the German border, as well as driving through the renaissance inspired Schaffhausen.... |
Alpin Raft Aare White Water Adventure
White Water Rafting
Interlaken | Chill out - a relaxing and sociable float down the river, ideal for those looking for something a little more relaxing.
Join them for some relaxing rafting action - no previous rafting experience is necessary - you will get full instruction from your guide. You must be able to swim.
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Zurich Afternoon City Tour
Tour
Zurich | Combine culture and nature on this guided coach tour through Zurich and surrounding areas. Your half day tour includes a cable car ride to Felsenegg, an introduction to the old town and a ferry ride along the waters of Lake Zurich.
Stretch your legs and take advantage of several photo opportunities... |
Mount Titlis Eternal Snow Half-day Trip form Lucer
Tour
Lucerne | Immerse yourself in the glacial landscapes and eternal snow of Mt.Titlis in the Swiss Alps on this guided half-day coach tour from Lucerne, including return coach transfers. From the mountain resort town of Engelberg, your breathtaking journey skywards begins when you board the revolving cable car. ... |
Alpin Raft Simme White Water Adventure
White Water Rafting
Interlaken | The Simme is a fun-filled, class 3 river in the scenic simme valle. Ideal for groups wanting a little less action but still a lot of fun.
Join them for some awesome rafting action - no previous rafting experience is necessary - you will get full instruction from your guide. Min. age 16 years. Y... |
Geneva City Tour
Tour
Geneva | The city tour of Geneva will bring you to visit the International part of Geneva through the center of the world's peacemaking organizations followed by a panoramic road highlighting Geneva's scenic route.
Following the bus tour, get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour on Geneva's Min... |
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