Explore the World with us#switzerland #eu #europe #travel #tourist Switzerland - a place in most of our bucket lists. From natural abundance to fascinating cuisines, the place has a lot to offer. If you are planning a trip to the place, we got you covered. Read to the end to find out the topmost tourist attractions in Switzerland. Matterhorn It is one of the highest mountains in the Alps and Switzerland’s iconic pointed pick. On the border with Italy, the peak rises to about 4500 metres. At the foot of it, there’s a charming village called Zermatt - an international resort with world-class hotels and restaurants, quaint chalets, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Motorized vehicles are banned in the village to maintain a peaceful ambience and air quality. During the summer, tennis, swimming, biking, hiking, climbing, glacier skiing, etc. can be done in the surrounding mountains. Once there, shop for souvenirs including Swiss watches, chocolates, etc. Some of the popular restaurants include Chez Vrony, Findlerholf, Bergrestaurant Blatten, Alphitta, Enzian, and Fluhalp. Turin is the nearest airport to Matterhorn. It is located 87.2 km away from the city. Jungfraujoch A train journey to Jungfraujoch is worth memorable. It is called the top of Europe. The great Aletsch glacier - the longest one in Europe is here. It is indeed a UNESCO world heritage site. Eiger Trail also clings at the bottom of it. Some other popular places here include the Panoroma way, Opfelchuerchliwag, Gletscherschlucht or the Glacier Gorge, Lauterbrunnen valley, alpine pastures and woodlands. Berne is the nearest airport to Jungfraujoch - located 54.8 km away. You can avail of public or private transport to reach the city. Interlaken Located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken is one of the most popular tourist spots in Switzerland, especially for a summer holiday. Hohematte is urban planning here covering 35 acres of open space. Surrounded by hotels, gardens, and cafes, Hoheweg is the primary boulevard here. Eigergletscher, Crystal and Eiger are the top 3 restaurants in the city. Along with ski lift, chairlift, railways and cable cars, the place boasts of a great transport system. Skiers and snowboarders also frequent the place along with the extensive trail network. Visit the place to admire the scenery and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of the place. The ideal spots for shopping at Interlaken include Swiss Knife Center, Swiss Chocolate Chalet, Heimatwerk Interlaken, Bucherer, Mad Cow, and EdelWeiss shop. Once there, visit the restaurants including La Terrasse, Goldener Anker, The 3 Tells Irish Pub, Husi Bierhaus, Cafe de Paris, and Little Thai. Bern airport is the nearest one to Interlaken. It is about 45 km away from the city. Lucerne Waterfront promenades, sparkling blue lakes surrounded by mountains, plazas with stunning fountains, and frescoed historic buildings - Lucerne is a combination of all these. It is one of the most favourite spots for tourists. Music concerts are one of the go-to places for travellers. If possible, try to visit the place during the annual international music festival to listen to the soloists, orchestras, and conductors. The chapel bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in the city - established during the 14th century. Lion monument - a sculpture that honours the tragedy of Swiss guards during the French revolution can also be spotted here. If you have a turn for history, visit the Swiss transport museum. It possesses all forms of transports including air and space travel, planetarium, and railroad locomotives. Bolero and Scala are two famous restaurants at Lucerne. The shopping centres include Bucherer, Drink shop Luzern, casagranade, H47 fashion GMBH, and laderach chocolatier Suisse. Zurich is the nearest airport to Lucern. You can reach the city via road in 1 hour. And if you take the railway, the city is about 45 minutes from the Zurich rail station. Lake Geneva This one is the largest Alpine lake in Europe - located at the Swiss-French border. The city of Geneva is situated at the snow-capped peaks where the Rhone meets Lake Geneva. It’s a beautiful sight for travellers. Once there, you can spot various historic buildings, Jet d Eau - a fountain in Lake Geneva that can shoot water 150 meters in the air. Other attractions include the Grand Theatre and Opera House. Located about 60 km from Geneva, Lausanne boasts of fascinating views over the surrounding lakes and regions - with the Alps at distance. You can stroll through the medieval town along with cathedrals, cafes and boutiques. If you visit the place during June and July, you can witness the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival. Milwaukie is the nearest airport to Lake Geneva - located 37 km away from the city. Switzerland is a dream destination for romantics and adventurers alike. Visit the place in all its glory and get fascinated.
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