VISIT SWITZERLAND

SOME FACTS....
Switzerland (German: Die Schweiz French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansh: Svizra, officially the Helvetic Confederation is a landlocked alpine country of roughly 7.7 million people (2009) in Western Europe with an area of 41,285 km². Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26 states called cantons. Berne is the seat of the federal authorities, while the country's economic centres are its three global cities, Geneva, Basel and especially Zürich. Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world by per capita gross domestic product. Zürich and Geneva have respectively been ranked as having the first and second highest quality of life in the world.
Switzerland is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The country has a long history of neutrality — it has not been at war since 1815 — and hosts many international organizations, including the Red Cross, the World Trade Organization and one of the U.N.'s two European offices. However, it is not a member of the European Union.
Switzerland is multilingual and has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. The country's formal name is Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft in German, Confédération suisse in French, Confederazione Svizzera in Italian and Confederaziun svizra in Romansh. The establishment of Switzerland is traditionally dated to 1 August 1291; the first of August is the national holiday.



DESTINATIONS IN SWITZERLAND

Geneva Tourism Geneva is a world city, a city characterised by its cosmopolitan population. People come here for many reasons, from humanitarian commitments, attending trade fairs and festivals to diplomatic and cultural activities. Geneva can be considered as the world's smallest metropolis and the headquarters of some of the most prestigious organizations in the world such as The Red Cross and European HQ of the United Nations. Zurich Tourism Zurich is truely a wonderful place set among some of the most beautiful scenic vistas on the shores of Lake Zurich. Zurich is just a stone's throw from the Alps. Gentle hills, peaceful woods, the unpolluted lakes and rivers, picturesque villages, all provides an ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions from Zurich. Lugano Tourism Lugano is one of the largest financial centres in Switzerland. Business and banking is very much a part of life in Lugano. But beauty and nature, architecture and heritage are also very much part of the city. Lugano a perfect blend of a world city and a small town, a place where business and pleasure, efficiency and work go hand in hand. Locarno Tourism Locarno has a very pleasant climate and a lush subtropical vegetation. It turns enchanting at night when the arcades and portici , During the night, when soft tunes ooze out of city bars and restaurants and when city lights reflects upon the beautiful lake, the city takes on a surrealistic quality. Lucerne Tourism Lucerne is easily accessible due to its central location. The town is a car free zone and small enough to be explored by foot. Have a walk around Lucerne and explore the picture perfect town. St. Moritz Tourism Located almost 6'000 feet high up in the Swiss Alps, the famed tourist destination of St. Moritz is a terrific place to be visited. St.Moritz enjoys more sunshine than any other place in Switzerland. When in St.Moritz, enjoy the pleasant climate and its wonderful cosmopolitan atmosphere. Lausanne Tourism Situated on three hills with the Lake of Geneva and beautiful vineyards surrounding it, Laussane is a very picturesque town. The striking Swiss Alps are also nearby. Zermatt Tourism Lying to the south-west of Switzerland, Zermatt is situated at an altitude of 1620 m. Zermatt is a unique place to visit as it is a car-free resort. Zermatt is situated in the canton of Valais in the Matter Valley. Zermatt offers wonderful vistas of 38 four-thousand-metre snow laden peaks to visitors and tourists. Swiss Alps Tourism Covering an area of almost 60% of Switzerland, the Alps Mountain Range covers most of Switzerland extending from France and leveling out further into Austria. With the Alps mountain system in the south and the Jura in the northwest, mountains form the majority of the Swiss terrain causing The Alps Mountain to be known as Swiss Alps. Montreux Tourism The lovely little towns of Montreux and Vevey are nestled on the waterfront of a pristine lake. Enjoy the 15 km of lakeside where steamships ply up and down, the snow-capped mountains, the charming hotels and their many international celebrities. Interlaken Tourism Situated in Bernese Oberland, Interlaken is a striking tourist destination in Europe. The Interlaken resort region consists of the quaint villages of Iseltwald, Bönigen and Ringgenberg-Goldswil on Lake Brienz, Wilderswil at the entrance to the mountain valleys and the mountain villages of Beatenberg and Habkern.

HOTELS IN SWITZERLAND

HOTELS IN GENEVA

International & Terminus Hotel | Les Nations Hotel
Strasbourg & Univers Hotel | Le Warwick Hotel | Le Montbrillant Hotel | Movenpick Hotel

HOTELS IN ZURICH

Montana Hotel | Rutli Hotel | Glockenhof Hotel
Novotel Zurich Airport Hotel | Hilton Zurich Airport Hotel

HOTELS IN ZERMATT

Mischabel Hotel | Biner Hotel | Butterfly Hotel | Excelsior Hotel
Sarazena Hotel | Albana Real Hotel | Alex Hotel | La Ginabelle Hotel | Simi Minotel Suisse Hotel

HOTELS IN LUGANO

Continental Hotel | Federale Hotel | International au Lac Hotel | Lugano Dante Hotel

HOTELS IN LOCARNO

Dell' Angelo Hotel | Du Lac Hotel | Muralto Hotel | Locarno Dante Hotel

HOTELS IN LUCERNE

3 Konige Hotel | Waldstatterhof Hotel | Weissen Kreuz Hotel | Cascada Hotel
Des Balances Hotel | Montana Hotel

HOTELS IN MONTREUX

Helvetie Hotel | Suisse Majestic Hotel

HOTELS IN ST. MORITZ

Hauser Hotel | Laudinella Hotel | Soldanella Hotel | Steinbock Hotel | Albana Hotel | Monopol Hotel | Steffani Hotel

HOTELS IN INTERLAKEN

Blume El Azteca Hotel | Chalet Oberland Hotel | City Hotel | Villa Europe Hotel
Du Lac Hotel | Du Nord Hotel | Royal St. Georges Hotel | Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage | Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel

So do visit Switzerland in your vacations.its the heaven on earth.