Switzerland
Capital - Bern
Major cities - Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne
Top attractions - The Chillon Castle, Kunstmuseum, Grossmünster, Bern Münster, Spiez Schlosskirche, Geneva Jet D'eau
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At a glance
Being rather small and landlocked country, Switzerland draws a lot of tourists from all over the world. The most beautiful panoramic views of the Alps, wild forests, pristine lakes, car-free villages – you can choose the variant of the vacation according to your taste. Apart from tourists’ attractions, the country gave the world famous chocolate and tasty creamy dairy products - the butter and cheese. The Swiss take great pride in their country, as it is famous for the masterpieces of literature, art, architecture, and music. They are sure that God has given all its splendor and beauty to Switzerland and in some way it’s true to life. Where on earth you can find such attractive sceneries, friendly people and unique culture.
90% of all tourists are absolutely sure that the best time to visit Switzerland is winter. Of course funicular railways, cable cars, and ski lifts, shoe walking, tobogganing or winter hiking make the country a real paradise. But there is also a lot to do in Switzerland in summer. Millions of tourists make the country their destination for a honeymoon, family holidays, sports, and simple relaxation for a day or two. Thanks to interesting fusion of German, French, Italian influences Switzerland became one of the culturally richest countries in the world, in other words extremely attractive for the visitors.
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