Friday, February 29, 2008

Switzerland Overview


Switzerland a little land, is a remarkable country known for its cultural tourist attractions. Nature has blessed it with the finest mountains in Europe. Each of the mountains has its own beauty and charm to offer its visitors. Part of the excitement of these mountain excursions lie in the journeys to the top. Each cable car, train or lake cruise offers a unique experience and a wonderful scenery as it takes you on your journey to the peak.

It has four official languages – German, French, Italian and Romansh. This region of Switzerland is known for its cultural tourist attractions: Surrounded by the white tops of the mountains and the soft waves of Lake Geneva, Chillon castle is a real beauty spot. It is built on a rocky island along the antique road to Italy. The castle shows two faces: It is a princely residence to the lakeside but an impregnable fortress to the mountains.

Experience the wonder, romance and silence of a hot air balloon ride. The displays in the "espace ballon" are designed to attract the layman as well as ballooning professionals, showing hot-air ballooning from every aspect including its history and its technical development. Descriptions of the most wonderful flying moments and most incredible records will help the visitor discover the surprising and exciting world of hot-air ballooning.
Visit the main sights of Zurich including the world-famous shopping and business center on Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai with its medieval Old Town with view to the Lindenhof, where the brave women of Zurich saved the town from the invaders, see the largest church clock-face of Europe on St. Peter, the patriarchal Guild Houses, the National Museum, the Opera house with its famous June-Festivals and the China Garden. Short picture stop at the harbor where you enjoy incredible views of Lake Zurich, the city and surrounding hills, as well as the University. In Geneva visit the centre of the world's peacemaking organizations followed by a panoramic road highlighting Geneva's scenic route.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience Switzerland – a country where many cultures, languages and foods have combined to create something new, unique and unforgettable Sight seeings