Switzerland Sights

Switzerland Switzerland - an example of the classic tourist country - elegant cities and famous resorts with comfortable hotels, majestic mountains, clear lakes and scenic hillsides. Here in the small space of concentrated all natural beauty and outstanding works of human hands. In a country full of small towns with unique color, such as Biel - "watch the capital, with two official languages, the famous Solothurn - a city with buildings in the Baroque style and a lot of cultural monuments, Chur - the oldest city in Switzerland (in 2500 BC. E. ), Disentis / Mustér an interesting Benedictine monastery and a museum (VIII cent.), in Myustere - Benedictine nunnery (VIII century. protected by the UNESCO cultural monument), Guarda and Splügen - a typical alpine village with lots of beautiful "chalet", the birthplace of Le Le Corbusier - La Chaux-de-Fonds with its International Museum of watches, Afoltern and Emmental, where the famous cheese making, or Exhibitions Romon with his Swiss museum of glass painting. Each town has a unique charm and deserves separate attention.

West of the country, where the picturesque Jura Mountains (highest point - Monte Hypnotic, 1679 m.), is a huge natural park, with deep canyons, the picturesque slopes of the mountains planted with vineyards, the beautiful shores of Lake Neuchâtel, Biel and Leman (Geneva). Needless Lake Geneva can be regarded as completely independent attraction of the country, is the biggest reservoir in Switzerland - the length of 72 km., Width - up to 13 km. at a depth of 310 m. The banks of the lake are among the most beautiful in the world, and its surrounding towns rich in historical monuments. This area is often called the "Swiss Riviera", and the name he was clearly deserved.

In the university town of Neuchâtel attention of tourists deserve castle lords Neuchatel, prison tower at the foot of the hill and the magnificent cathedral (1185-1276 gg.) With the monument to Guillaume Farel. You can take a walk on the rocky slopes of the valley Breuil, where the visible bend of the river or visit the Sarin was founded in 1157 Wetzikon, with its medieval center, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas (1490) with a 74-meter tower and the organ in 1834, the castle Polya, Fortress Round Rouge, Augustinian monastery (XVIII century.), the Jesuit church of St. Michael's excellent Museum of Art and History, as well as the famous bridge - the outboard Zaringen (1834) and wooden Beer. The prestigious resort of Yverdon-les-Bains situated on the shores of Lake Neuchatel, and is known for its sulfur and magnesium by thermal waters. Yverdon waters are famous for their ability to treat upper respiratory disease, orthopedic disease, the effects of trauma and fractures, neuritis and neuralgia. Temperature of water that rises from a depth of 598.5 m., is + 29 C. Among the many attractions of the resort - XIII century castle, the ruins of ancient Roman fortress and archeological monuments of the Celtic era.

Lausanne, the capital of the canton of Vaud, lies on the northern shore of Lake Geneva. The city is famous for its magnificent Gothic cathedral of St. Francis (1145-1275 gg.) Towering over the old part of town with its original buildings and old bridges over rivers Flon and Louvet. On the north side of the tower of the cathedral opened a unique view of the city and the lake. Always worth a visit the Olympic Museum with an extensive sports exposition, the Elysée Museum, Locks St Mary (now the seat of government here canton), and Beaulieu, Fair Center Palais de Villiers, Park Mont-Repo and university. The city has many theaters and various museums, beautiful and rich Cinematheque Switzerland. The constant attention of tourists are a major trading house "Bel-Air-Metropole" with a tower height of 67 m., lovely "folklore" restaurants, the old port district Ouhi and stretching for several kilometers beautiful shore of the lake.

Vevey - a small resort town and one of the centers of "Swiss Riviera", is located just a few kilometers from Lausanne. It is here that the fall on Saturdays are tasting the local wines in the marketplace and the most colorful festival of wine, which is not surprising - winemaking traditions of the region traced back as far as XI century. The last years of his life here had Charlie Chaplin and Graham Greene. Interesting is also located on a mountain terrace of the church of St. Martin (1530) with a massive square tower and four bell towers. It is interesting to visit and the Russian Church in the northern style (XVII century.), Richly decorated with many valuable icons, which was built by Count Shuvalov.

Geneva, founded in 500 BC. e. on the right bank of the Rhone are the Celts, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is famous for its elegance and beautiful parks located along the lake. On the left bank of the Rhone rises downtown to the Cathedral of St. Peter (1160-1232 gg.), Town Hall, Arsenal, Opera House (1879), Conservatory (1856) and the famous fountain Jette D `O (1891) located on the picturesque lake, surrounded by magnificent gardens and parks. One of the exciting and unique attractions of Geneva - Hours of flowers on the Promenade du Lac with the largest second hand in the world (its length reaches 2.5 m, diameter - 5 pm, to create a clock using 6,5 thousand live colors). On the right bank of the Rhone - "International Geneva" to the Palais des Nations, the international workers' center, the International Red Cross and other organizations. Palace of Nations (1936), located in a large beautiful park and surpassing largest Versailles - it is a real small "state within a state" (even has its own post office and issued their own stamps) and the largest exhibition center in Europe - is held annually to 5 thousand . various conferences and congresses.

In the city of more than 30 museums worth visiting, such as the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum of Art and History with an extensive collection of Impressionist, an excellent museum hours, the Art Museum (1825), The Natural History Museum, Museum of Ariana (porcelain and crystal), the University Museum and the Museum of the Reformation, Rousseau, the International Automobile Museum with a unique machine the prestigious and rare stamps (more than 500 artifacts) and Jean TSA Car Museum with a collection of unique vehicles produced before 1939

Near Geneva, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is the "pearl of the Swiss Riviera" - Montreux. The city is known throughout the world closed its private schools and institutes of beauty, night clubs and cabarets, bars and casinos, music festivals and jazz classics, TV festival "Golden Rose" and a festival of laughter. The exhibition center is constantly organizes international exhibitions and fairs, including the International Telesimpozium. Montreux lived many great writers and musicians, including Vladimir Nabokov, who is buried in the local cemetery. On a small rocky island off the coast of Montreux is sung by Byron's famous Chillon Castle (XIII century.) Medieval dungeons, chivalrous hall, a hall of Justice, the duke's bedroom and a wooden chapel.

Lying halfway between Geneva and Lausanne Nyon town founded in 46 BC. e. Julius Caesar on the spot settlement Helvetians. Undoubtedly the most interesting sights is the Roman museum with ancient archaeological finds and the layout of the ancient city, the Museum of Lake Geneva with aquariums, model ships and an extensive art collection, as well as a medieval castle located in a beautiful porcelain museum.

The northern part of the country - the focus of business activity, as well as the picturesque valleys of the foothills of the Alps, the Rhine rapids, beautiful vineyards and waterfalls.

Zurich is the most important commercial and financial center of Switzerland, as well as the largest banking center of Europe, the focus of commercial and industrial establishments, a paradise for shopping and "cultural mecca" of the country. Center City stretches along both banks of the River Limmat, which flows into Lake Zurich (length - 39 km., Depth to 143 meters). Acquaintance with the city a better place to start is the historical center Niederdorf, with its pedestrian zone and picturesque narrow streets, paved with cobblestones and built houses in the Gothic style. In the evening the area becomes a center of entertainment - playing street musicians, beer and wine flow freely, "here singing and dancing till midnight.

The financial center of the city and one of the most famous shopping streets in Europe - Bahnhofstrasse. Here are concentrated numerous shops and supermarkets of the city best - "Globe" and "Dzhelmoli, as well as units" Gnome von Zurich - one of the largest banks in Switzerland and the world. Bahnhofstrasse area adjacent to the Parade, where the grandiose building of Bank Swiss Credit Bank (1876) and the Savoy Bor-en-Ville "(1838), as well as the famous patisserie" Shpryungli. "

The city has many wonderful medieval buildings - a Romanesque-Gothic cathedral Grossmünster (XII-XV cc.), The famous St. Peter's Church with the longest hours in Europe (1538, diameter is 8.7 m.), Vasskirhe chapel, church Fraumünster (XIII-XIV centuries). with colorful stained glass windows of Chagall, monumental Town Hall (1694-1698 gg.) with the exquisite baroque hall for ceremonies, Lindenhof ( "Linden Yard") and many other equally notable buildings. The most famous museum of the city - at Kunsthaus Art Museum Haymplatts at the entrance to which is set Rodin's sculpture "The Gates of Hell", and which is famous for world-class exhibition on the history of European art, as well as the French and Swiss collections. The Swiss Historical Museum presented a large collection of exhibits on the history and culture of Switzerland. Rietberg Museum has a huge collection of Oriental and African art. The museum boasts a collection of tin toys from nearly 400 thousand antique toys. Also interesting to Hauptbahnhof Chocolate Museum and the Museum of Modern Art at Limmashtrase. Many tourists visit the observation deck Politerasse, which offers a magnificent view over the city and its scenic surroundings.

Basel - the second largest city in Switzerland, situated on the border, "German" and "French" part of the country on both sides of the Rhine. The city was founded by the Romans in 44 BC. e. in place of Celtic settlement, and in written sources "Fort Basileia" is mentioned already in 374 city is now a major industrial, commercial and banking center of the country. Where the large number of educational institutions, including the oldest university in Switzerland, major shopping centers and banks, and at the same time - the first national musical theater, many art galleries, second-hand book shops, a huge number of bars and taverns. Center of the old Basel - square Marktplatz (Market Square), and to this day affects the exuberance of colors and an abundance of goods sold. Here you can find one of the symbols of the city - beautiful Town Hall (1507-1513 gg.) With a bright red painted facade of brick, gilded bell tower, the roof of glazed tiles and a statue Minatsiusa Plankusa. In the former Franciscan church Barfyussenkirhe (XIV century.) Now open the Historical Museum, and the nearby area Fishmarkt is the most beautiful fountain in Basel, decorated with a statue of the Virgin (1390). Another symbol of the city - the cathedral of Münster Cathedral (1019) with two spikes and a gallery with a colonnade, surrounded by huge chestnut trees. The square before the temple with beautiful wrought iron gates lined with blocks, and the yard is a powerful telescope, with which you can admire the beautiful panorama of the city. Another attraction of Basel - Gates Shpalentor (1400) of red sandstone, to which both sides adjacent two round crenellated tower.

In Basel, more than 20 museums, which collected the best examples of medieval and modern art. Basel Museum of Fine Arts in Saint-Albena-Graben is small, but has an international reputation for the world's largest collection of works by Holbein family, is also unique "amerbahovsky cabinet" - a collection of paintings of the famous Basel collector Baziliusa Amerbaha. Department of Painting "old masters" and the collection of Impressionist and modern is also on the level of the best European collections. Also of interest are the original Museum of paper and publishing house in a medieval mill in Saint-Albena-Tal, Museum Jean Tinguely, a house in Kirshgartene ( "cherry orchard"), the Museum of Antiquities and Ludwig Collection, a fine zoo, etc.

Eastern Switzerland - one of the most picturesque areas of Europe. The mountain ridges are hiding many lakes, hills are built up with beautiful mountain resorts and villages with bright pastoral chalets, boarding houses and hotels, and colorful flowers carpet the alpine meadows, creating a unique and full of charm landscape edge. In eastern Switzerland, and is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of the country - the majestic Reynfal ( "The Rhine Falls, debit which reaches 1,1 cubic meters per second. Near the waterfall is the picturesque old town of Schaffhausen, the oldest surviving buildings which date from the time of late Gothic . The city is also interested in the unique museum of all the saints in the church and fortress of the same name by Minot (Munot, XVI cent.).

Center of Eastern Switzerland - the city of St. Gallen, founded in the VII century. Irish monk Gallus. In XV century the monastery began to develop around the city itself, has now become a major tourist center of the country, famous for its Baroque Cathedral (1755) with two towers, a unique abbey library with a collection of ancient manuscripts, and manuscripts, as well as the Monastery of St. Catherine (1228 g.), the Museum of textiles and, of course, the beauty of the surrounding mountains. In Rorschach interesting old barn Kornhaus (1748), a Benedictine monastery, museum of vintage cars and nearby castles Rorschacherberg, Vartegg (1577), WARTENSEE (1806) and St. Anne (1210). In Bad Ragaz - thermal Centers Tahmina-Gorge-Altes, and Bad Pfafers gorge Tahmina, Palace Hof (1774), Chapel of St. Leonard (1414-1418 gg.), The parish church of St. Pancras (1705 g .) and the ruins of the fortress Freydenberg (XII century.).

Central Switzerland - most Swiss "part of the country. Here are the most development of mountain areas, a lot of beautiful green valleys and huge areas of beautiful alpine meadows dissected by a crystal-clear mountain rivers. Waterfalls Berner Oberland, originating with the age-old glaciers, are squirming their way through narrow canyons Rozenlau and Aare. Mountain ranges are reflected in the turquoise waters of lakes and Brienzersee Thunersee, which are scattered along the banks of the picturesque villages with bright chalets, boarding houses and hotels. Admired ancient castles and lovingly restored palaces in the region. And above it all rise the majestic peaks of Eiger, Jungfrau and Monje. Near Grand Saint Bernardskogo Pass (2469 m) is located the monastery of the same name, which is still bred Saint Bernards, which are taken out specifically to rescue victims of avalanches. And on the Gotthard pass in the rock knocked the 12-meter cross in memory of the storming of the embattled "Devil's Bridge" soldiers army of Suvorov.

There is also the capital of the country - Bern, founded in sharp bend in the ADA in 1191 on the orders of the Duke Berthold V. Historical city center - the chain streets Shpitalgasse, Marktgasse and Kramgasse, which goes into the bridge Niderbryukke. The main sights are concentrated here, in the old center - Prison Tower (1256) with a bell tower (1643), the famous outdoor fountains (XVI cent.), Clock Tower (1191, astronomical clock with moving figures - 1527 -- 1530 gg.), the Gothic Cathedral (1421-1573 gg.) with the highest bell tower in Switzerland (about 100 m), stained glass windows in the XV., statues of the XVI century. and the main portal of Kung (1457). One can not visit the Town Hall (1406) with a large reception hall with wooden ceilings of XV century. And gave the name of the city "Bear vault.

In Berne, you can see the magnificent museums, the real treasures of art - the Berne Museum of Fine Arts at Hodlershtrasse with a beautiful collection of European art, museum Abeggshtiftung Riggisberg, Postal Museum, the museum-house of Albert Einstein on Kramgasse, Swiss Alpine Museum, and others in this town works many embassies and international organizations here in the palace of the XIX century meets the Federal Government (Bundesrat) and the Federal Congress, are the National Bank and many international commercial organizations. It held a great concert of classical music, performed the Berne Symphony Orchestra, and every year at Easter to the public are "honorary citizens" of the capital - the newly born cubs.

Lucerne - the main city in Central Switzerland, has emerged in the VII century Benedictine monastery on the spot, located on the northern shore of Lake Firvaldshtegger and rightfully belongs to the most beautiful cities of the country. The most famous sights of the city are wooden bridge Kapelbryukke (1300, oldest in Europe), Baroque Jesuit Church Iezuitenkirhe (1666), with two towers, the octagonal Water Tower (XIII cent.), The majestic building of the old Town Hall Kornmarkt (1606 g .) fortification Muzermauer with 9 towers (1350-1408 gg.), the Renaissance Palace of Government (1557), Franciscan church (1561), "the saddest monument in the world" - "The Dying Lion", the Church of Charles, numerous pediment decoration, lovely wooden bridges, picturesque area with traditional fountains, observation deck, the Pilatus (2132 m) and modern resort complex on the shores of the lake. Be sure to visit the Museum of communicating with superkinoteatrom "IMAX", which is considered the most interesting in the world, the Museum of Costume National, Local Lore Museum Utenberg ", Picasso Museum, the Museum of Richard Wagner and the Ice Palace at the Glacier Garden Gletchergarden - geological phenomenon left over from the the Ice Age.

Lugano - the most important and biggest city of the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino (Tessin), located on the shore of the lake of the same name in south-eastern part of the country. The city is surrounded by mountains of Monte Bre (923 m) and Monte San Salvatore (912 m), forming a magnificent panorama over the city and its mild climate. The old part of town are architectural monuments of great historical value - Palazzo-Chiviko in a magnificent park Parco Chiviko, where regular concerts are held outdoors, Villa Malpensata, the church of Santa Maria Delhi-Andzholi (XVI century). Frescoed The Crucifixion Christ "and" Last Supper "of Bernardo Luini, located near the station Cathedral of San Lorenzo (1517), the Church of San Rocco (1349) with the famous altar and the frescoes painted Diskopoli, and many other unique buildings.

Distinctive features of this hospitable Swiss city are arch, blood-red geraniums in the gardens and orange tile roofs. In the center is a vast pedestrian zone. From the square Piata Chokarno the cable car can go to the mountains.
In the vicinity of Lugano are full of small towns with old world charm of a typical Italian architecture - a rich cultural monuments in Locarno, Ascona famous, "the city of castles" Bellinzona "little Tuscany" Mendrisio, etc. You can make a boat trip to the park "Switzerland in miniature" in Melidi, where are the most interesting and scenic attractions of the country, as reproduced in 1:25 scale. At 2 km. Lugano, on the other side of the lake, is an Italian enclave of Campione d'Italia, who is nevertheless under the jurisdiction of Switzerland. It is now a major center of gambling and "special economic zone", in which every two years, the ceremony of awarding of art and culture, the Golden Mask, as well as aquatic race of Formula 1. "

And, of course, the main "decoration" Switzerland - ski resorts. In their number and level of service the country confidently holds the leading position in the world.

Snow-covered mountains and mineral springs of St. Moritz, located in south-eastern part of the country, in the heart of the Engadine valley and along the shore of the lake, enjoy the greatest love among skiers around the world. Twice St. Moritz became the venue for the Olympic Winter Games - in 1928 and 1948. In addition, St. Moritz - the world famous balneological resort, famous for its mineral waters, which have begun to use a very long time. In St. Moritz and its vicinity are many luxury villas, including the most luxurious mountain hotel of the world - Badrutts Palace here in 1891, was "invented" bob, here is the only Swiss national park, and the abbey church with many treasures, inclined Roman tower, the Museum Segantini, championships are held on golf, surfing and sailing, racing and even summer skiing. Operate indoor and outdoor swimming pools and skating rinks, swimming pools with hot mineral water, tennis courts, squash courts, conducted flights on delta and paragliding, horse-riding are rapidly developing sports. St. Moritz is famous and exotic winter fun - ice of the lake along with skidzhoringom (horse races) are held annually in such tournaments and only summer sports like cricket, polo and golf.
Vertical drop in the region riding of 1768-3303 m., with more than 350 km. skiing and 150 km. lowland trails all levels of difficulty, 60 lifts and 3 fan park. Straight from St. Moritz rail cable car lift to a height of 2486 m (station Korvilya), the area suitable for intermediates. The top of Piz-Noire (3057 m) is good only for "advanced skiers" - leads down a steep "black" trail. By Korvile adjoin two more comfortable area - Margus and Suvretta (Corvatsch, 3451 meters) - one of the most beautiful skiing areas in the world (about 70 km. Piste). Good skating offers and the surrounding area Corvatsch Furchellas. To fans of virgin land is recommended to climb the gorge to Diavolentsa-Lagalb, which laid a "black" track length of 3 km. and a lot of virgin land.

60 km. from St. Moritz, at an altitude of 1250 m near the national park, located Scuol spa features a unique thermal springs, rich Glauber salts, as well as the only Engandinah therapeutic recreational aquatic center with 37-degree pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish baths. There are also 80 km. ski slopes at altitudes of 1250-2800 m, 14 lifts and numerous walking trails through the mountains.

Zermatt - skiing and climatic resort, one of the most prestigious resorts in Switzerland, is located in the upper valleys of Visp, at an altitude of 1,620 meters at the foot of the Matterhorn and surrounded by 36's four main Alpine ridge. This is a wonderful place for skiers of any level, has the longest winter season in the country, is now prohibited the movement of road transport, so the air is remarkably clean. Instead of cars used in the summer of carriage and horses, and winter - sledding sledding, running between the old farmhouses Vallisera and 117 elegant hotel. For all international standards of Zermatt is among the ten best resorts - here you can climb the highest lift station in Europe (Klein Matterhorn, 3885 m.) and descend from her skiing on any of the three major sectors, almost unrelated. You can go down south to Italy and try their hand at the famous high-speed highway Cervinia. For tourists there 82 ski lifts, 256 km. trails at altitudes of 1610-3889 meters, 115 km. lowland trails, fan parks and 2 toboggan runs, ski school, horseback riding and dogs, 15 indoor pools, 20 saunas and steam bath, 12 solarium, 2 tennis courts, a hall for squash, billiards, more than 100 restaurants, bars and discos, as well as 38 mountain restaurants.

Elite resort of Davos, venue of the annual congress of the World Economic Forum, located in eastern Switzerland at an altitude of 1,560 m. The symbol of Davos - the lake is the largest natural ice rink area of 22 thousand square meters. m. skiers waiting 320 km. perfectly prepared slopes of all degrees of complexity at altitudes of 1540-2844 m on both sides of the valley (6 districts skating), 55 lifts, 75 km. plain Trail, open and closed rinks and ice stadium. Another interesting local museum of the Protestant Church.

Saas Fee - one of the mountain resort of Switzerland. Considered to be one of the most beautiful corners of the world, Saas Fee is located among the 13 highest Alpine peaks over 4000 meters, surrounding this picturesque valley. The height of the resort - 1800 meters, is laid 120 km. trails at altitudes of 1800-3500 m, 30 km. lowland trails all levels of complexity, a grand complex Mittelallalin skiing, outdoor skating rink, sports center with lots of amenities, special tracks for sleigh, flat skis, snowboards, outdoor skating rinks, restaurants, bars, discos, cinema, etc. At an altitude of 3500 m. is "the highest by" rotating restaurant in the world, and a few steps from the restaurant is the largest museum in the world "Ice Pavilion" and the chapel, which conducted the wedding rites.

Crans-Montana, who is considered one of the sunniest resort in the country, located 150 km. from Geneva and 280 km. Zurich, in the heart of the Alps at an altitude of 1500 m. The resort is very good for beginners and intermediate skiers - is 178 km. trails at altitudes of 1500-3000 m (on the glacier Plaine Mort - 8-kilometer descent), approximately 50 km. flat piste, 45 lifts with a capacity of 41 thousand people per hour, 50 kms. trails for hiking, 7 indoor tennis courts, a squash center, an outdoor skating rink, a ski school for children from 3 to 6 years, sea water pool, delta and paragliding, excellent shops and boutiques, luxurious restaurants, nightclubs and much another. It is also one of the best places for snowboarders - there are several specially treated areas, halfpipe and snowpark. In nearby Aminone is 6-kilometer sledge trail that starts directly from the threshold of the restaurant "Petit-Bonvin (2400 m).

Crans-Montana - one of the European capitals of golf here every year in early September, is well-known tournament "Canon - European Masters" and the first golf course to 18 holes appeared here as much in 1906.

Famous alpine resort of Verbier is located above the Rhone valley to the small plateau at an altitude of about 1500 meters, in the western part of the vast skiing area "Four Valley" of the canton of Valais. The region also includes such well-known resorts as Veyzon, Chion and Nand.

Nand is on the sunny terrace c stunning views of the mountains 175 km. from Geneva. For skiers - 400 km. trails with varying degrees of complexity with elevation 1300-3330 m, 89 lifts, for lovers of snowboarding - snowpark with a halfpipe and a variety of night life, lots of restaurants, bars and cafes.

The local tracks, especially the area of the vast array of Mont Fort and Mont-Zhel differ sporty character, but 2.3 of them - on the verge of an extreme skier and require excellent physical condition and technical perfection. From the top of the ridge of Mont-Zhel goes down the famous slope and hillocks "black" trail "Torten" and no less formidable descent Les Attel. The world-famous luxury 15-kilometer route from the Mont de Fora in Le Shabla with a drop height of 2,530 m. For the "quiet" tracks lie on the spacious slopes in the vicinity of La-Chaux (2210 m), over his own recruits or in a sunny circus Sevoleyr. In the region of about 410 km. ski slopes, 101 lifts, 3 fan-park, 128 km. raznovysotnoy flat ski runs and Europe's largest aerial cableway Gainer, a cabin that once raised 150 people to an altitude of 3300 m. There is an excellent sports center, swimming pools, saunas, ice rink, courts, solarium, etc. A little further south is the famous On - Ruth - the most popular route ski tour connects Chamonix and Zermatt.

Leukerbad, another of the resort centers "Four valleys, located in the valley. Dala, a 215 km. from Geneva. The resort is famous for its thermal springs Burgerbad and Alpenterme, which are equipped with several thermal pools, jacuzzi, sauna, massage and beauty treatments, to get in that you can directly from the slopes! More than 60 km. runs at altitudes of 1,034 to 2,971 meters, 49 lifts, 60 km. hiking trails, more than 70 km. lines for flat skis, toboggan chute, open and closed rinks, curling, thermal mineral water pools, indoor tennis courts, excellent conditions for trekking, squash and fishing - that the "trump card" of the region. Especially good are consistently going over each other "black" route international class Rinderhalde - Alter Shtafel - Valdpishte coming from the north-eastern arm, the Torrent (2800 m).

One of the most visited and popular mountain resorts in Switzerland - Interlaken, situated between the lakes and Brienzersee Thunersee, at the foot of the Jungfrau (4158 m) and Eiger. The resort season is almost without interruption throughout the year. In the summer - all imaginable types of water activities, walking in the environs on foot or by mountain bike, tour caves, an underground lake of Saint-Léonard Trimmelbah or gorge with 70 waterfalls, visits to medieval castles Shtokalp, Vale and Turbilon or great museums Pierre Dzhanadda in Martigny, Museum of Viticulture in the Sierra and other winter - 183 km. first-class runs at altitudes of 576-3454 meters serviced by 49 lifts, a visit to "Ice Palace" in the 30-meter thick ice, and lunch in a panoramic restaurant "Piz Gloria" at the top Shiltorn (2970 m.), in which the movie was made about James Bond, or a trip on the longest in the country (19 km.) mountain railways in gear at the Jungfraujoch (3454 m).

Nearby village of Wengen (1274 m.) and "free of cars," Murray (1650 m.), which hosts the annual games for the athletes "Inferno," have long since become independent fashionable resorts.

Grindelwald is located 15 minutes from Interlaken. This is one of the most beautiful mountain resorts in the country. Mountain glaciers are down almost to the very resort, which creates perfect conditions for winter sports - here is one of the longest skiing seasons in the country. Glaciers of Grindelwald, and have brought glory to another - here you can visit the "Blue ice grotto and exotic Glacier Gorge, a meteorological station and a viewing platform from which to admire the endless panorama of the Alps and the surrounding peaks Eiger (3970 m), Munich (4099 m) and Jungfrau (4158 meters), facing each other. On their slopes laid 213 km. routes with heights of 1034-2971 m, 47 elevators, among which - the longest in Europe at the gondola Manlihen (2230 m.), 25 km. plain Trail, 8-kilometer route with sledge Bussalpa (1800 m) and high-altitude hiking trails stretching for more than 300 km. On the other side of the valley is an interesting area riding Fest (1050-2500 m). There is a sports center with indoor swimming pool, gym, courts for squash, private rink with artificial ice, plenty of shops, restaurants, tea shops, cafes and bars, there are several night clubs and much more.

On the western shore of beautiful lake Brienzersee, almost opposite the Interlaken, Meiringen is a popular resort, known as the place where Sherlock Holmes sank his sworn enemy - Professor Mariarti. The hotel, which allegedly stopped the famous detective, was even named "Sherlock Holmes".

Gstaad, one of the most famous and expensive resorts in the world, most notable for the magnificent snow-covered fields in Europe, are perfect conditions for any kind of active rest, not only in the winter, but at other times of the year. Gstaad feshenebelen and roads, is resting place of kings, movie stars and businessmen in the world. At altitudes of 1000-3000 m. The split of 250 km. ski runs serviced by 69 lifts, 70 km. plain Trail, countless hiking trails, its own mineral water source La Pinto, numerous restaurants, tennis and squash courts, playgrounds and trails for equestrian sports, ballooning and swimming pools. Near Gshtaadta is the main family resort of the country - Chateau D'Oex, where in the second half of January being International Week of Ballooning - "World Festival of Balloons", which involved up to 100 teams from 15 countries worldwide.

Flag of Switzerland Laax and Flims - two neighboring resort, forming a so-called "Alpine scene" - the largest ski area of Switzerland, with guaranteed snow cover. Here the largest number of equipped routes in the same area riding - only 220 km. at altitudes of 1020-3018 meters, with the longest trail starts from the very top and is 16 km. with a difference of heights of 1900 m., lovely mogul trails, 29 lifts with one of the highest capacity in the country, 6 kilometers. plain Trail (including floodlit slopes), 6 km. sled trails, indoor tennis courts, shooting ranges, and karting, squash, swimming pools (including with underwater massage), and Boarder Parks.

In the valley skiing Port du Soleil, includes 12 French and Swiss stations: Shamperi, Le Crozet, Shampussan, Morjane, Torzhon, Avoriaz, Chatel, Morzine, Les same Montrion, St. Jean d'Alp Abondans, La - Chapelle d'Abondans. Shamperi, located 10 km. from Val d `IES at an altitude of 1,580 meters, is famous for its enormous length of trails - 650 km. serviced by 228 lifts, there are also indoor skating rink (60x30 m), heated outdoor pool, fitness center with solarium, sauna and modern physiotherapeutic complex .

Bürgenstock, located in the heart of Central Switzerland, is known for the oldest in Europe, the hotel complex, founded in 1873, The complex consists of three five-star hotel - Palace Hotel, Grand Hotel and Park Hotel, located on a hilly peninsula washed by the waters of the picturesque Lake of Lucerne. Resort Ovronna - an ideal place for skiers average. Engelberg - one of the oldest resorts in the country. His name Engelberg required and still acting the Benedictine Abbey, built in 1120, unforgettable panoramic view of the orientable cabin lift "Rotayr" from a height of 3200 m (this is the longest lift the country's lifting of tourists to an altitude of 3333 m.), the majestic Mount Titlis (the highest point in central Switzerland), the beautiful mountain slopes with a 82 km. trails at altitudes of 1050-3028 m, 27 lifts, numerous restaurants, bars and discos - that's unquestionable merits of this place. Most of the resort is a pedestrian zone.

Le Diablere, often called "alpine paradise", located at an altitude of 1300 meters on the mountain area, where open grand panorama, which covers a vast territory from Lake Geneva to the French Alps. At altitudes from 1200 to 3000 m. The split of 120 km. trails, there are 50 lifts, on a well-planned public transportation system (included in the cost of ski pass), you can continue skiing on the slopes of Gstaad, Leyzena, Chateau D'Oex, Sanei and Villars. There are a sports complex with swimming pool and skating rink, a sports club (badminton, squash), facilities for bowling and billiards, fields for tennis and golf and riding school. One advantage of the resort - close to Geneva, as well as the most important cultural centers, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Vevey, Les Moss (1450 m, black trace), Chateau D'Oex and Gstaad. At the world famous mountain resorts such as Falera, Leyzen with its famous revolving restaurant "Kuklos", "Family Paradise" - Villar, "virgin" Anzer, cozy Pontresina is located in a valley protected from the wind with its own microclimate Arosa and balneology resorts Shvefelberg-Bud and Yverdon.

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