Switzerland - The Land of Milk & Honey

SWITZERLAND WAS ORIGINALLY CALLED HELVETIA BY JULIUS CAESAR WHEN HE CONQUERED THE HELVETII, A GROUP OF CELTIC TRIBES, WHO LIVED IN THE AREA. SWITZERLAND IS ALSO KNOWN AS "CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA ". ITS ALSO NICKNAMED AS ‘LAND OF MILK & HONEY AS IT PRODUCES THE WORLD’S FINEST HONEY & MILK.

SWITZERLAND IS A COUNTRY CENTERED BY ITALY TO THE SOUTH, FRANCE TO THE WEST, GERMANY TO THE NORTH, AND AUSTRIA AND LIECHTENSTEIN TO THE EAST. IT IS GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVIDED AMONG THE SWISS PLATEAU, THE ALPS, AND THE JURA. WHILE THE ALPS OCCUPY THE GREATER PART OF THE TERRITORY. SWITZERLAND IS LOCATED IN EUROPE BUT IT IS NOT A PART OF THE EUROPIAN UNION. THE SWISS CONFEDERATION CONSISTS OF 26 CANTONS.

SWITZERLAND HAS NO OFFICIAL STATE RELIGION, THOUGH MOST OF THE CANTONS RECOGNIZE OFFICIAL CHURCHES WHICH ARE EITHER THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OR THE SWISS REFORMED CHURCH.

THERE ARE 4 LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN SWITZERLAND, GERMAN (NORTH & EAST), FRENCH (SOUTH WEST), ITALIAN (SOUTHERN), AND ROMANSH, ENGLISH AS MOST OF PLACES BEING A TOURIST DESTINATION.

THE CURRENCY OF SWITZERLAND IS SWISS FRANC, ITS CURRENCY CODE IS CHF.

THE CLIMATE OF SWITZERLAND:

· SPRING FROM MARCH TO MAY

· SOMETIMES IN APRIL THE WINTER RETURNS FOR A SHORT PERIOD AND SOMETIMES THERE ARE SUMMER CONDITIONS AS EARLY AS MAY. SUMMER IS VERY POPULAR TIME TO VISIT.

· THE FALL IS FROM (SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER), YOU CAN MAKE A VISIT TO SWITZERLAND ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. ALTHOUGH WINTER IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT.

WINTER AND SUMMER ARE VERY EXPENSIVE FOR ACCOMODATION. SO THE BEST TIME TO VISIT SWITZERLAND IS FALL OR SPRING

BUT TAKE MY ADVICE VISITING SWITZERLAND IN ANY CLIMATE, IT DOESNT MATTER,IT'S ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL.

PEOPLE ARRIVING IN SWITZERLAND FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND AREAS ARE REQUIRED TO GO INTO QUARANTINE.

SWITZERLAND IS A SCHENGEN AREA COUNTRY, SO YOU’LL NEED A SCHENGEN VISA TO VISIT SWITZERLAND. IF YOU’RE UNSURE OF WHAT A SCHENGEN VISA IS ,THE VISA POLICY OF THE SCHENGEN AREA IS SET BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND APPLIES TO THE SCHENGEN AREA AND TO OTHER EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES, EXCEPT IRELAND.

THE SWITZERLAND TOURIST VISA, LIKE OTHER TYPES OF SCHENGEN VISAS, IS VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF 90 DAYS WITHIN A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

IF YOU RECEIVE A MULTIPLE-ENTRY TOURIST SCHENGEN VISA FOR SWITZERLAND, YOU CAN ENTER AND LEAVE THE SCHENGEN AREA AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE WITHIN SIX MONTHS.YOU ALSO DO NOT NEED TO SPEND ALL YOUR VALID DAYS IN SWITZERLAND. THE SWISS SCHENGEN VISA ALLOWS YOU TO TRAVEL BETWEEN ALL THE SCHENGEN COUNTRIES.

WHERE TO APPLY FOR SCHENGEN VISAS:

a) www.vfsglobal.com

b) www.akbartravels.com

c) www.cleartrip.com

d) www.makemytrip.com

THE STP IS AN “UNLIMITED” TICKET THAT ALLOWS YOU TO TRAVEL FREELY ON TRAINS, BOATS, AND BUSES IN SWITZERLAND, WITH SOME ADDITIONAL ADDED BENEFITS. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF STPS:

THE FIRST TYPE OF STP GIVES YOU THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL UNLIMITED ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN FOUR INCREMENTS: 3, 4, 8, OR 15 DAYS.
THE SECOND TYPE OF STP GIVES YOU THE SAME 3, 4, 8, OR 15 DAYS EXCEPT THAT THIS TIME THE DAYS ARE NON-CONSECUTIVE AND YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CHOICE OF WHICH DAYS YOU’D LIKE TO TRAVEL. THIS IS KNOWN AS THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS FLEX.

ALONG WITH UNLIMITED TRAVEL ON TRAINS, BOATS, AND BUSES IN SWITZERLAND, BOTH SWISS TRAVEL PASS OPTIONS COME WITH THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

· 50% DISCOUNT ON MOST MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS AND CABLE CARS

· FREE ADMISSION TO MORE THAN 500 MUSEUMS

· IF YOUR CHILD IS 6-15 YEARS OLD AND YOU ARE ACCOMPANYING THEM, THEY TRAVEL FOR FREE. IF YOUR CHILD IS 6-15 YEARS OLD BUT UNACCOMPANIED, THEY MUST PAY THE PRICES IN THE TABLES ABOVE, WHICH IS 50% OFF THE ADULT PRICE.

If you are a person who like to discover new places, stp is the best thing you should get as it is useful for transportation till your stay in Switzerland and will give you a convenient, non stop travelling experience .

Zurich :

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. The official language of Zurich is German. Many museums and art galleries can be found in the city, including the Swiss National Museum and Kunsthaus.

Schauspielhaus Zurich is considered to be one of the most important theatres in the German-speaking world. Zurich Airport is located less than 10 kilometers northeast of the city in Kloten. Zurich Airport has its own railway station, which is located underground. It is directly connected to Zürich and most of the major Swiss cities. One of the largest and most popular annual events in Zürich is the Street Parade, which is also one of the largest techno and dance music festivals in the world. Proceeding along the side of Lake Zürich, it is normally held on the second Saturday in August.

Bern:

Bern is the capital of Switzerland. The official language in Bern is the Swiss variety of Standard German. In 1983, the historic old town in the Centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Toblerone is a Swiss chocolate bar brand owned by US confectionery company Mondelēz International, Inc., formerly Kraft Foods. Kraft acquired Toblerone from owner Jacobs Suchard in 1990. It is produced in Bern.

Lucerne:

Lucerne is the most populous town in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transportation, culture, and media in the region. Owing to its location on the shores of Lake Lucerne and its outflow, the river Reuss, within sight of the mounts Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps, Lucerne has long been a destination for tourists. One of the city's famous landmarks is the Chapel Bridge, a wooden bridge first erected in the 14th century.

Geneva:

Geneva is a global city, a financial Centre, and a worldwide Centre for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Geneva hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world. It is also where the Geneva Conventions were signed, which chiefly concern the treatment of wartime non-combatants and prisoners of war.

Zermatt:

The name of Zermatt, as well as that of the Matterhorn itself, derives from the alpine meadows, or matten (in German), in the valley. The name appeared first as Zur Matte ("at the meadow") and became later Zermatt. Zermatt is famed as a mountaineering and ski resort of the Swiss Alps. Zermatt is a starting point for hikes into the mountains.

Lugano:

Lugano is a town in southern Switzerland bordering Italy. The town is home to a number of historic buildings and museums, whilst the surrounding area has many natural sights. Both Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains provide a wide variety of outdoor activities.

Vaud:

Vaud is one of the most important wine-producing areas in Switzerland (mainly white wines), with vineyards and wineries primarily along Lake Geneva. Limestone and sandstone are quarried in the Jura and salt is mined at Bex. Although Vaud is not widely industrial many towns specialize in certain products such as watches, various metal items and instruments, machinery, chocolate, cigars, and biscuits. The most important activity, however, is tourism, based on lakeside resorts such as Montreux, Vevey, and Lausanne and numerous mountain resorts. Road and rail communications are highly developed.

Lausanne:

The entire old city of Lausanne and the Vernand-Dessus region are listed in the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. Lausanne is a focus of international sport, hosting the International Olympic Committee. It lies in a noted wine-growing region. The Orchestre de chambre de Lausanne, the Lausanne Opera and the Ensemble vocal de Lausanne provide a diverse and rich musical life.

Basel:

Basel a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. The official language of Basel is German. Basel is commonly considered to be the cultural capital of Switzerland. The city is famous for its many museums, ranging from the Kunstmuseum, the first collection of art accessible to the public in the world (1661) and the largest museum of art in Switzerland. Basel has often been the site of peace negotiations and other international meetings. Basel is Switzerland's oldest University City.

Schaffhausen:

Schaffhausen is a town with historic roots, a municipality in northern Switzerland, The official language of Schaffhausen is German, Schaffhausen shares an international border with the German village of Büsingen am Hochrhein. The town, located on the Upper Rhine between the Black Forest and Lake Constance, and surrounded by vineyards, is a popular destination for holidays and day-trips.

1 ) OLD TOWN

Zurich's historic section features cobblestone streets, a variety of small stores and restaurants and many of the city's most significant religious landmarks.

2) LAKE GENEVA

Lake Geneva, Europe's largest Alpine lake. The city of Geneva sits between pretty snow-capped peaks at the point where the Rhine fall water flow into Lake Geneva.

3) THE MATTERHORN

Matterhorn, one of the best-known mountains in the Alps , straddling the frontier between Switzerland and Italy, southwest of the village of Zermatt, Switzerland.

4) LAKE LUCERNE

Lake Lucerne, principal lake of central Switzerland, The lake is named after the city of Lucerne, which lies at its western end. The lake is most beautifully situated between steep limestone mountains.

5) ZOO BASEL

Zoo Basel is a non-profit zoo in the city of Basel, Switzerland. Its official name is Zoologischer Garten Basel — or in English: Basel Zoological Garden.

6) MOUNT TITLIS

TITLIS is the jewel in Central Switzerland's crown and the only publicly accessible glacier in the area. The cable car offers incredible views, and the rotating cable car for the last bit is super cool. The season lasts from October until May. And in the summer, the mountain is occupied by hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

7) CHATEAU DE CHILLON

Chillon Castle is located on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Chillon is an island castle built on a rocky spit a few feet from the shore of Lake Geneva. The island has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. A castle has sat on the island for at least 1,000 years.

8) SWITZERLAND MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION.

The Swiss Transport Museum is in Lucerne and exhibits all forms of transport including trains, automobiles, ships and aircraft) as well as communication technology. It is Switzerland's most popular museum.

9) RHINE FALLS

The Rhine Falls is a waterfall located in Switzerland and the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Boat trips can be taken up the Rhine to the falls and the Rheinfallfelsen. There are also viewing platforms with views of the falls built on both sides of the Rhine.

10) PIZ NAIR

Piz Nair is a mountain of the Albula Alps in Switzerland. The peak is easily accessible from the village with a funicular and a cable car.

11) SWISS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE .

The Swiss National Museum is the largest culture and history museum in Switzerland and a top sightseeing attraction in Zurich. The Swiss National Museum in Zurich is the largest and most important depository of cultural and historical items in Switzerland.

12) FUNKY CHOCOLATE CLUB:

Funky Chocolate Club offers several daily workshops where you get to create your own masterpieces and learn how to taste chocolate like a pro. At the end of this one-hour class, you get to walk away with 4oog of your own handmade chocolate in your pockets.

How good is that?

To reserve and pay for your spot at Funky Chocolate Club,

head to their workshop site.

13) ABBEY OF SAINT GAIL:

A UNESCO world heritage site located in St. Gallen, this is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places in Switzerland and one that travelers from all over the world flock to see.

14) THE ALBULA / BERNINA RAILWAY LINE :

THE BERNINA LINE BETWEEN ST. MORITZ AND TIRANO LINKS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE. IT RUNS PAST MOUNTAINS, LAKES AND GLACIERS DOWN TO THE PALMS OF VALTELLINA. THE FAMOUS PANORAMIC ROUTE IS A TRUE LANDMARK WHICH HAS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS.

15) SWISS NATIONAL PARK :

IT IS THE ONLY NATIONAL PARK IN SWITZERLAND. IN THE PARK, IT'S NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE MARKED PATHS, LIGHT A FIRE OR SLEEP OUTSIDE THE CHAMANNA CLUOZZA, THE MOUNTAIN HUT LOCATED IN THE PARK. IT IS ALSO FORBIDDEN TO DISTURB ANIMALS OR PLANTS, OR TO TAKE HOME ANYTHING FOUND IN THE PARK. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED, EVEN ON A LEASH. DUE TO THESE STRICT RULES, THE SWISS NATIONAL PARK IS THE ONLY PARK IN THE ALPS. IT IS PART OF THE WORLDWIDE UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE.

FONDUE :

THE MOST FAMOUS SWISS MENU. FONDUE IS MADE OUT OF MOLTEN CHEESE. WE EAT IT BY DIPPING SMALL PIECES OF BREAD IN THE MOLTEN CHEESE. THE SECRET LIES IN THE RIGHT MIXTURE OF DIFFERENT FLAVORS OF CHEESE. TYPICALLY, FONDUE IS SERVED ON COLD WINTER DAYS.

BERNER PLATTE :

THE BERNER PLATTE IS A TRADITIONAL MEAT DISH OF BERNESE CUISINE IN SWITZERLAND. THE “BERNESE PLATTER” INCLUDES A RANGE OF MEAT AND SAUSAGES, INCLUDING HAM, BEEF, SMOKED BACON, TONGUE, ALONG WITH BOILED POTATOES AND SAUERKRAUT(Sauerkraut is a traditional dish of fermented vegetables.)THIS IS FEAST FOOD.

RÖSTI :

IF YOU LIKE POTATOES, THEN THIS DISH IS FOR YOU, BECAUSE THAT’S ALL IT IS. RÖSTI IS A DELICIOUS FRIED POTATO DISH THAT CAN BE TOPPED OR MIXED WITH HAM, CHEESE AND EGGS.

RACLETTE :

RACLETTE IS A LOCAL CHEESE CUSTOMARILY GRILLED SLOWLY OVER A FIRE, WITH LAYER-BY-MELTED-LAYER SLICED OFF TO BLANKET BOILED POTATOES, BACONS, PICKLES AND ONIONS.

ALPLERMAGRONEN (ALPINE MACARONI) :

THIS TRADITIONAL SWISS DISH IS A COMBINATION OF MACARONI PASTA, POTATOES, CHEESE AND ONIONS, YOU CAN ADD BACON, AND VARIOUS HERBS AND SPICES TOO. ALPLERMAGRONEN IS MORE OR LESS THE TYPICAL SWISS FOOD VERSION OF MAC AND CHEESE.

ENGADINER NUSSTORTE:

THIS DISH IS A TRADITIONAL TART CONSISTING OF A SHORTBREAD PASTRY FILLED WITH NUTS AND CARAMEL. WALNUTS ARE TYPICALLY USED FOR THE FILLING, BUT OTHER NUTS MAY ALSO BE USED, ALTHOUGH VERY RARELY. NOWADAYS, THE CAKE IS USUALLY SERVED CUT INTO SLICES AND PAIRED WITH COFFEE OR TEA.

BIRNBROT :

THE DELECTABLE SWISS TREAT KNOWN AS BIRNBROT IS A PASTRY FILLED WITH DRIED PEARS AS THE KEY INGREDIENT. OTHER INGREDIENTS MIGHT INCLUDE WALNUTS, RAISINS, DRIED FIGS, SOME KIND OF ALCOHOL (USUALLY BRANDY) AND SPICES SUCH AS CINNAMON, CLOVES, CORIANDER, AND ANISE.

SWISS-ARMY KNIFE :

VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY KNIVES MAKE FOR THE BEST GIFT FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ALWAYS REPAIRING EVERYTHING. THE HANDY POCKET TOOLS DATE BACK TO MORE THAN A HUNDRED YEARS BACK. THEY COME IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SHAPES, SIZES, AND TOOL COMBINATIONS.

SWISS WATCHES :

SWISS PEOPLE ARE KNOWN FOR MAKING THE BEST, HIGH-QUALITY LEATHER WATCHES. FROM ROLEX AND OMEGA TO SWATCH AND CARTIER, YOU WILL BE ASTOUNDED TO LEARN OF A LARGE NUMBER OF WATCH COMPANIES THAT HAVE MANUFACTURED THEIR PRODUCTS HERE.

SWISS CHOCOLATEs :

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THE WORLD’S ABSOLUTE BEST CHOCOLATES COME FROM SWITZERLAND. SWITZERLAND HAS THE HIGHEST PER CAPITA RATE OF CHOCOLATE CONSUMPTION WORLDWIDE, SO IT'S NO SURPRISE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD SWITZERLAND CHOCOLATE BRANDS. THIS LIST RANKS THE MOST POPULAR BRANDS OF SWISS CHOCOLATES, INCLUDING COOP, BIOTTA, WOOLWORTHS, MINOR, LINDT, TOBLERONE, MUNZ, RAGUSA, AND THE MORE POPULAR AMERICAN SWISS-MADE CHOCOLATE NESTLE.

NOTHING BETTER THAN GIFTING YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONE WITH THE SWEETEST GIFT.

There is no doubt that Switzerland is one of the great countries. Schooling is excellent here for children, Low unemployment rate, Finest Chocolates & Cheese, Rich Culture, Good and clean environment to live. Switzerland is one of the best tourist place in this world to visit. Hope you grab your camera and Winter wear's and plan your visit .

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