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SWITZERLAND
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Switzerland is linked to many stereotypes: irresistible chocolates, fine watches, Heidi and Hodler, major bankers, international bureaucracies and a population tidy, clean and sitting pretty. But Harry Lime (Orson Welles) was wrong in many points of view when, in Carol Reed's film 'The Third Man', said that 500 years of democracy and peace in Switzerland have produced nothing but the cuckoo clock. First of all were the Germans that invented this monstrous object to count the time, and secondly, the Swiss, who are the pundits, have won more Nobel Prizes and registered more patents per capita than any country in the world. Muesli, DDT and life insurance are hardly legendary accomplishments, but where would we be without a bit of Swiss intelligence behind?
Switzerland presents to the visitor its robust national culture, born from the fusion of German, French and Italian Alps with breathtaking landscapes, able to rejuvenate weary travelers. Goethe called this country briefly as a combination of 'colossal and well-ordered': the untamed majesty of the Alps, the order and precision of its towns prevent Switzerland to be what many like to describe
Switzerland presents to the visitor its robust national culture, born from the fusion of German, French and Italian Alps with breathtaking landscapes, able to rejuvenate weary travelers. Goethe called this country briefly as a combination of 'colossal and well-ordered': the untamed majesty of the Alps, the order and precision of its towns prevent Switzerland to be what many like to describe
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SWITZERLAND INFO TRAVEL
WEATHER
You can visit Switzerland any time of the year. Summer is approximately from June to September and offers the ideal climate for outdoor activities. Unfortunately at this time tourists are many and prices may be high, housing is hard to find and sights crowded. In the intermediate seasons, as April-May or September-October instead, prices are much cheaper and fewer tourists.
If you love winter sports, alpine tourist resorts were opened in late November, are crowded around the Christmas period when the snow begins to melt, usually in April.
EVENTS
On February they celebrate the carnival, or Fasnacht, in many cities but also in Basel, where it is particularly unleashed with elaborate parades beginning at 4 am. In the lower Valais, from March to October there are fighting cows (Combat des Reines) to see which is best suited to lead the flock in the summer pastures. The famous Montreux Jazz Festival during July, attracts the world's leading jazz musicians. The National Day (1st August) is celebrated with fireworks throughout the country. The fourth Monday in November, also hosts the famous Onion Market (Zibelmarit), in which vendors occupy the entire city center.
THE TRIP
There are more than 100 airlines with flights to / from Switzerland, connecting the country with many cities in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia and New Zealand. Switzerland has two airports: one in Zurich (www.zurich-airport.com) and Geneva (www.gva.ch). Another major airport is EuroAirport (www.euroairport.com), which serves Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France) and Freiburg (Germany). Airports in Lugano and Bern are less important, but over the years are expanding. The number of low-cost flights from Europe has increased considerably in recent times and booking in advance you can find really cheap rates.
If you prefer to travel by bus, Eurolines (www.eurolines.com) through the local operator Alsa + Eggman (www.alsa- eggmann.ch) handles about 35 lines from / to Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic and Spain.
To take the train is more expensive than flying to Europe. If you want to travel in the same train go to www.raileurope.com. Almost all trains from Italy are via Milan before joining Zurich, Luzern, Bern or Lausanne.
You can visit Switzerland any time of the year. Summer is approximately from June to September and offers the ideal climate for outdoor activities. Unfortunately at this time tourists are many and prices may be high, housing is hard to find and sights crowded. In the intermediate seasons, as April-May or September-October instead, prices are much cheaper and fewer tourists.
If you love winter sports, alpine tourist resorts were opened in late November, are crowded around the Christmas period when the snow begins to melt, usually in April.
EVENTS
On February they celebrate the carnival, or Fasnacht, in many cities but also in Basel, where it is particularly unleashed with elaborate parades beginning at 4 am. In the lower Valais, from March to October there are fighting cows (Combat des Reines) to see which is best suited to lead the flock in the summer pastures. The famous Montreux Jazz Festival during July, attracts the world's leading jazz musicians. The National Day (1st August) is celebrated with fireworks throughout the country. The fourth Monday in November, also hosts the famous Onion Market (Zibelmarit), in which vendors occupy the entire city center.
THE TRIP
There are more than 100 airlines with flights to / from Switzerland, connecting the country with many cities in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia and New Zealand. Switzerland has two airports: one in Zurich (www.zurich-airport.com) and Geneva (www.gva.ch). Another major airport is EuroAirport (www.euroairport.com), which serves Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France) and Freiburg (Germany). Airports in Lugano and Bern are less important, but over the years are expanding. The number of low-cost flights from Europe has increased considerably in recent times and booking in advance you can find really cheap rates.
If you prefer to travel by bus, Eurolines (www.eurolines.com) through the local operator Alsa + Eggman (www.alsa- eggmann.ch) handles about 35 lines from / to Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic and Spain.
To take the train is more expensive than flying to Europe. If you want to travel in the same train go to www.raileurope.com. Almost all trains from Italy are via Milan before joining Zurich, Luzern, Bern or Lausanne.
Swiss motorways, which are in excellent condition, connecting the country to all neighboring states and in Germany there are no tolls, while in Austria, Italy, Czech Republic and France. In Switzerland, you must have a license to drive and insurance.
If you don't have problems with money and time you can reach Swiss with boat sailing along the Rhine even from Amsterdam . Switzerland is well served by ferries from Germany (via Lake Constance), Italy (via Lake Maggiore) and France (via Lake Geneva).
TRANSPORT
Since the small size of Switzerland, domestic flights are not widely used by travelers. Despite this, Swiss International Air Lines (www.swiss.com) has the same connections between the main airports in Switzerland (Geneva, Zurich and EuroAirport). In some alpine resorts, there are operators who organize tours to the Alps by helicopter. Zeppeling tours are also available on the lakes of Lucerne and Constance.
The Swiss rail network is managed in part by the State and in part by private companies. SBB is one of these companies. All major trains are connected by departures each hour, generally from 6 am to midnight.
Yellow Auto Postal integrate the Swiss rail network, linking the city to the most inaccessible mountainous areas. Are extremely regular and departures coincide with the arrival of trains. The bus stations are close to those of the trains. For those who return home late, there is a night bus service (mct.sbb.ch / mct / Nightbird in German and French).
Before visiting Switzerland by car or motorbike, think of the effect that the smoke exhaust of your vehicle will have on the surrounding environment. Rent a car is expensive. Usually must be over 25 years - 20 for some local agencies - and be in possession of a credit card.
All the larger lakes, including those in Geneva, Constance, Lucerne, Lugano, Neuchâtel, Biel, Murten, Thun, Zug and Bienz (but not the Lake Maggiore), have a service ships operated by the SBB.
If you don't have problems with money and time you can reach Swiss with boat sailing along the Rhine even from Amsterdam . Switzerland is well served by ferries from Germany (via Lake Constance), Italy (via Lake Maggiore) and France (via Lake Geneva).
TRANSPORT
Since the small size of Switzerland, domestic flights are not widely used by travelers. Despite this, Swiss International Air Lines (www.swiss.com) has the same connections between the main airports in Switzerland (Geneva, Zurich and EuroAirport). In some alpine resorts, there are operators who organize tours to the Alps by helicopter. Zeppeling tours are also available on the lakes of Lucerne and Constance.
The Swiss rail network is managed in part by the State and in part by private companies. SBB is one of these companies. All major trains are connected by departures each hour, generally from 6 am to midnight.
Yellow Auto Postal integrate the Swiss rail network, linking the city to the most inaccessible mountainous areas. Are extremely regular and departures coincide with the arrival of trains. The bus stations are close to those of the trains. For those who return home late, there is a night bus service (mct.sbb.ch / mct / Nightbird in German and French).
Before visiting Switzerland by car or motorbike, think of the effect that the smoke exhaust of your vehicle will have on the surrounding environment. Rent a car is expensive. Usually must be over 25 years - 20 for some local agencies - and be in possession of a credit card.
All the larger lakes, including those in Geneva, Constance, Lucerne, Lugano, Neuchâtel, Biel, Murten, Thun, Zug and Bienz (but not the Lake Maggiore), have a service ships operated by the SBB.
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Full name of the country:Swiss Confederation
Area: 41,290 sq km
Population: 7,590,000 inhabitants
Capital: Berna
Language: French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romansch and German (the official)
Religion:46.1% Catholic, 40% Protestant, other religions 5%, 8,9% no
Type of State: federal republic
Area: 41,290 sq km
Population: 7,590,000 inhabitants
Capital: Berna
Language: French, Italian, Rhaeto-Romansch and German (the official)
Religion:46.1% Catholic, 40% Protestant, other religions 5%, 8,9% no
Type of State: federal republic
Health Risks
Recommend a health insurance to include, in addition the medical expenses covering, including the possible air ambulance. In Switzerland there is no free health service (Swiss citizens and all persons residing in the country are required to take out private health insurance) and all medicines are usually for a fee. Among the EU member states and Switzerland there are reciprocal arrangements for the provision of basic health care. Citizens of EU member states enjoy limited coverage, but suggested is however to subscribe a travel insurance or private health insurance. Emergency medical care provided by public hospitals are covered by the European Health Insurance Card
Timezone GMT+1
Electricity 220 V, 50Hz
Weights and measures metric
Recommend a health insurance to include, in addition the medical expenses covering, including the possible air ambulance. In Switzerland there is no free health service (Swiss citizens and all persons residing in the country are required to take out private health insurance) and all medicines are usually for a fee. Among the EU member states and Switzerland there are reciprocal arrangements for the provision of basic health care. Citizens of EU member states enjoy limited coverage, but suggested is however to subscribe a travel insurance or private health insurance. Emergency medical care provided by public hospitals are covered by the European Health Insurance Card
Timezone GMT+1
Electricity 220 V, 50Hz
Weights and measures metric
