- Switzerland: where is this country of lakes located?
- How to get to Switzerland?
- Holidays in Switzerland
- Swiss beaches
- Souvenirs from Switzerland
Before looking for information about where Switzerland is located, you should take into account that for a visit to the country it is better to allocate December-February (the Snow Sculpture Festival is held in Grindelwald) or May-September. It makes sense to swim in Lake Geneva in mid-July-August, in Lake Lugano or Maggiore - from June to September.
Switzerland: where is this country of lakes located?
The area of Switzerland with its capital in Bern is 41,285 sq. Km. The location of the Swiss Confederation is Western Europe. On the east side it borders on Liechtenstein and Austria (the border passes through Lake Constance), on the west - France (the border passes through Lake Geneva), on the north - Germany (the border runs along the Rhine), on the south - Italy.
About 60% of Switzerland is occupied by the Alps, 10% - by the Jura mountains, the central part - by the Swiss plateau. As for the highest point of the country, it is the 4600-meter peak of Dufour.
Switzerland is divided into Neuchâtel, St. Gallen, Basel-Land, Valais, Glarus, Thurgau, Argau, Ticino and other cantons (26 in total).
How to get to Switzerland?
The flight from Moscow to Zurich will take 3.5 hours (due to a stop in Istanbul, the trip will end after 8 hours, and in Copenhagen - after 6 hours), to Bern - at least 6 hours (in case a transfer to 2 planes in Berlin is expected), to Lugano - 5 hours (passengers will have to board the 2nd flight at the Zurich airport), to Geneva - 8, 5 hours, if a stop is made at the London airport.
Holidays in Switzerland
In Switzerland, Bern deserves attention (famous for the Federal Palace, Berne Cathedral, Samson Fountain, Bear's Pit, Bernese Cathedral, Gurten Park), Verbier (the resort is equipped with 100 lifts and 400-kilometer trails; for lovers of black trails, the Torten trail in the Mont Fort ski area is suitable, for mid-range skiers, the areas of Les Ruinattas and Lac des Vaux are suitable, but for beginners it is better to take a closer look at Thyon and La Tzoumaz), Lausanne (guests will be offered to admire the beauty of the Alpine landscapes, Notre Dame Cathedral (there is an organ with 7000 pipes), the Church of St. Francis, the Ryumin Palace), Bad Ragaz (at the services of vacationers - the thermal baths "Tamina", into the pools of which + 36-degree water is poured, which can have a beneficial effect on those suffering from cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory and nervous systems; casino; golf course; art gallery), Rhine Falls (23-meter waterfall reaches 150 m wide; towards the central part of those who want to feel the water infernal power, will take the boat; at the end of July at the Rhine Falls it is worth being for the fireworks show taking place there).
Swiss beaches
- Lido di Lugano beach: the Lugano lake beach is equipped with a children's, sports and 25-meter heated pool, a volleyball court, umbrellas, sun loungers, a dive platform.
- Port Noir beach: here, on the shores of Lake Geneva, you can relax surrounded by greenery and make a descent from a water slide.
- Lido beach: This 300 m long beach on Lake Lucerne features dining options, a swimming pool and playground for children, and private tennis and volleyball courts.
- Strandbad Mythenquai Beach: This 250 m long beach is equipped with a 5 meter diving tower, catering facilities and sports fields.
Souvenirs from Switzerland
You shouldn't return from Switzerland without cheeses, chocolate, Basel gingerbread, Swiss knives, manicure sets, watches (Omega, Kartier, TAG Heuer), paintings with beautiful landscapes, music boxes, gold jewelry, Alpine bells.
