Since time memorial, Switzerland has proved itself as one of the
most cherished tourist destinations. Every part of this country
seems to be caressed and lying in the lap of nature. The land of
magical Alps Mountains, Lake Maggiore and the home of cities
like Zurich and Bern need no introduction.
An Encounter with the Swiss Cities
Switzerland greets you with one of the most beautiful cities on
earth-Zurich. This metropoplis is a significant financial center
in the world. Apart from its blessed location at the tip of
Limmat River, the city has some of breathtakingly wonderful
attractions that include Gothic Fraumunster, the Church of Our
Lady, the Fluntern Cemetery where the soul of famous Irish
writer James Joyce rests in peace. You can take some of the most
expensive items home from the Bahnhofstrasse Street meant for
the rich. Accommodation is not a problem in this city for there
are many a great hotels like The Widder Hotel, The Baur au Lac
Hotel, Arabella Atlantis Sheraton Hotel and the like that
provide the best of all amenities.
Cuddled up on the shores of river Geneva is the historical city
of Switzerland-Geneva. Amongst a multitude of pulls, the city is
known for possessing the world’s tallest fountain, a beautiful
flower clock (Hologe Fleurie), the archaic Cathedrale de
St.Pierreand the renowned Musee de L’ Horlogere that enhances
your knowledge about the worldwide recognized Swiss watches.
The great Luzren’s Lowendenkmal, also known as Lion Monument can
be gazed in the city of Luzren. The city is endowed with
beautiful surroundings that include villages and mountains. The
Luzren city happens to be at the spot where the River Reuss
flows out of Lake Luzren. The bees are related to honey and
water to bridges. So there are some grand worthwhile bridges
here. For instance The Chaff Bridge, the Kapellbrucke or The
Chapel Bridge that
If you are stunned with the popularity and status of ‘bears’,
you have stepped in the metropolis Bern. Bern is a delightful
city that is the capital of Switzerland and is nestled in a
curve in the River Aare. The ancient exotic fountains, the
majestic arcades that seem to be eternal and caring, the
Kunstmuseum or art Museum with the original magnum opus of the
genius Swiss painter Paul Klee, are some of the outstanding
features of the Bern city. Some more museums like Bern
Historical Museum that presents exclusive archaeological
artifacts; 15th century tapestries etc., The Natural History
Museum, the Communication Museum and the Kunsthalle Bern Museum
always receive the vacationers’ attention.
The Bernese Oberland region of Bern is an evergreen tourist
destination. The area has some of the captivating spots like
Interlaken town that is bedecked by three mountains namely
Jungfrau, Monch and the Eiger. The spectacular Grindelwald
Glacier near the recognized Grindelwald resort never lets one
take off his eyes from it. To elate your spirits the Trummelbach
Falls that can be distinctively viewed via an elevator built in
the rock and the Staubbach Waterfalls await your visit.
To rock your body on the pulsating music, celebrate with the
Swiss their highly acclaimed Montreaux Jazz Festival in the
Montreaux city. What can also be relished is the amazing work of
art of the mentally ill and criminals at the distinguished
Collection de l’Art Brut museum that is to be found in the city
of Lausanne. The town of Klosters is swarming with visitors for
its fantastic ski resort that too is known as Klosters. Skiing
can also be enjoyed at the popular skiing resorts in the town of
St. Moritz. Since the town rests on the southern side of Alps
Mountains at an altitude of 6000 feet, it is all the more
appealing to the visitors.
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