Travel to Switzerland

1.) The Matterhorn, Zermatt

The most famous peak in the Alps, the Matterhorn in Zermatt stands 4,478 meters high. Mountaineers flock to this town to conquer this technically difficult peak, and Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. There are also non-skiing activities, best restaurants and lots of energetic nightlife for visitors to enjoy.

2.) St. Moritz

A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a winter resort which offers skiing and a variety of summer and winter sports as well as mud and mineral baths and mud therapies. Savor caviar and truffles in some of the resorts' fine restaurants or spa treatment at the Health Spa Centre. This town is also known for its active and expensive nightlife.

3.) Mt. Pilatus

Near the lakeside city of Lucerne stands Mt. Pilatus, a 2,120-meter-tall mountain. Tourists can take a cable car to reach its top and enjoy the thrilling view. It is also a great venue for walking with numerous trails, and the visitors here can witness the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps.

4.) St. Gallen

An Irish monk founded St. Gallen in 612 AD. What was once a medieval center has now grown into the seventh largest city in Switzerland, and this old town has a lot of picturesque buildings, with carved balconies, colorful murals, and relief statues. The large twin-towered cathedral has remarkable ceiling frescoes and stucco designs.

5.) The Rhine Falls

Situated near the town of Schaffhausen, Europe's largest waterfalls, is a magnificent natural wonder. Near the falls is the medieval castle, Schoss Laufen, which houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On Swiss National Day, August 1, the Rhine Falls is host to fantastic display of fireworks which attracts thousands of tourists.

Because Switzerland is a just a small country, its attractions are near each other and can be reached quite easily. Mountain resorts, lakes, forests, castles, museums, and ancient and modern architecture make this federal republic an excellent tourist destination. With its low crime rate, it is also very safe for tourists.

1.) The Jungfrau Region

The Jungfrau Region offers spectacular scenery to bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three towering mountains-the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger-contrast with the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting this place.

2.) Chateau de Chillon, Montreux

The town of Montreux is located in the heart of the Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walk by the lakeside and explore the Chillon Castle, or take a tour of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of this eleventh-century castle, the most frequently visited historical building in Switzerland where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture. The castle can be reached by walking along the lakefront or taking the train or trolley bus.

3.) Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel

Be sure to visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colorful costumes and masks parading in the streets. The carnival starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, and cafes and bars are open all night as confetti, sweets, and flowers are thrown to the crowd.

4.) Swiss National Park, Zernez

The Swiss Natural Park is 169 square kilometers of mountains and woodland. It is home to a variety of wildlife such as large red deer, chamois, ibexes, and marmots. Walk around its trails and admire its breathtaking views.

5.) Geneva

Hugging the shores of lovely Lake Geneva, this city is the third biggest in the country. You can find the world's tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fine restaurants here. For those with a turn towards alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be missed.

Although a pretty small country, Switzerland is a very famous one. The strange thing is that for the different people, Switzerland is famous with different things. When it comes to this country, some of us think of the wide variety of world-known cheeses it makes. Others think of the unbreakable swiss watches made there or the popular Swiss banks. But for myself, I have found another great side of the country its gorgeous nature. That is why, as a nature-lover, I will try to present here the most beautiful places you can visit for a walk or drive.

For those of you who want to explore on foot and are not afraid of walking a bit more, here are some perfect places for doing so. A place that offers great views is Mount Santis at 2 502 meters above the sea level. It is perhaps the most impressive mount in the Alps and you can start your hike from the Wasserrauen village nearby. To Wasserrauen can get by train from another village - Appenzell. From Wasserrauen you can cross the 8,9 kilometer distance to Schwagalp, which is around 5 hours walk. From the Schwagalp village by cable car you will get to the platform, from where you can see the mount itself.

Another pretty famous walk is called The Great Watershed (Grosse Scheidegg). It is located in the Jungfrau region (central Switzerland) and can offer breathtaking views of glaciers and mountains. You can also see the massive rocks of the Wetterhorn. You can begin walking from the Meiringen village and finish in the Grindelwald resort, 21 kilometers farther. And there are also bust stops along the road.

Another hiking path is the Burgenstock Felsenweg, located in the area of Lake Lucerne. The landscape there will probably leave you breathless as it is one of the greatest in Switzerland. You can start from the Burgenstock resort and finish in Ennetburgen. The distance is around 7 kilometers and passes through gorgeous views of Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne.

I would also suggest visiting the lakes in the Upper Engadine. They are four in total and are located 1 771 meters above the sea level, but the hiking path is not steep at all. The distance is 14 kilometers and offers views of lakes and mountain ranges. You can begin from Maloja, pass through the gorgeous village Segl-Maria and finish on the banks of the lake in the Silvaplana resort (around 3 hours).

And finally I will just mention the most famous and beautiful drives. Perhaps the most popular is the road above the Great St. Bernard Pass, beginning from Zurich or Basel and ending in Italy. The road over the Furka Pass offers some amazing views of the nearby glacier. St. Gotthard Pass Road and the road over the Bernina Pass are also marvelous and popular but especially the last one can be dangerous if the winding road is icy. While the above mentioned may be surrounded by some bridges, the Simplon Pass Road fully uncovers the unspoilt beauty of the mountainous landscape.

There are many other places one can write about, but the most important thing is that if you want to get away from the big city traffic, you should try discovering the nature beauty of Switzerland.

Switzerland is one of the most famous destinations for all people in the world. The country has a lot of wonderful features that the people want to keep visiting. If you are looking to visit this beautiful place, the first thing you will have to take care of before actually leaving would be the visa. You can easily find the details on the USA visa information guide which can be found online. With this guide, you will be able to gather all the information on the different processes that you might have to go through.

It will also be a good idea to check into the USA embassy Switzerland as it will help you out in case of any emergency. Things will be more enjoyable and safer in a foreign country if you know for sure that you have someone to help you out if at all you need any help. Many tourists are often conned out of their money and their papers in foreign countries and in such circumstances, they find that they are completely helpless. So, it is always best to know how to contact united states embassy Switzerland.

All the details are simply available in most websites for tourists which will give you a detailed account on everything. One of the most important things that you should take a look into would be the prior booking of the accommodations. It will be advisable to find accommodations closer to the embassy so that you can reach the officials with no hassles. Taking a look at the guides for the visa application earlier will also be a very good idea as you might not have time at the last minute. Keeping in mind that safety has more priority over everything else, you should take care to not give your personal information out to any stranger you meet on your holidays.

Is it possible to see the best of this beautiful country in the heart of Europe, in 4 days? If you're adventurous and have a reasonable level of fitness, it can be done. Read on to discover how.

Your time in Europe is limited and there's so much to see. However to miss this tiny country would be a great pity. The people are courteous and friendly, the lakes breathtaking and the mountain scenery the most spectacular in Europe.

The booking clerk at the Zurich Bahnhoff looked at me with surprise when I presented him with my 4 day Swiss Pass and told him of my travel plans.
"I hope you are fit ", he said. Fortunately Switzerland is compact and its travel system is smooth, punctual and efficient.
Zurich is an ideal starting point because of its transport access to the rest of Europe. Most international airlines fly to Zurich and travelers from London can go by Eurostar to Paris and then by express from Paris to Zurich. Lausanne, just east of the border with France, is a convenient finishing point with its TGV high speed rail connection with Paris. I chose a Swiss pass (which must be purchased before you leave) because it offers cheap unlimited travel on all trains, buses and ferries and discounts on most mountain railways and cable cars.

DAY ONE. ZURICH TO SPIETZ.
An early morning departure (7.30AM) from the Zurich Bahnhoff was followed by a short ride south through undulating countryside to Lucerne and the first change of trains. Because of the regularity of trains, it is worthwhile taking a 2 hour stop at this beautiful little city on Lake Lucerne. If you have time, four optional excursions spaced over 2 days are worthwhile.

A steamer trip to the eastern end of Lake Lucerne alighting at Fluelen is recommended. The mountain scenery on the south side of the lake is breathtaking. A quick train journey back to Lucerne completes this half-day excursion.
Two mountain trips are within easy reach of Lucerne. The closest is Mt Pilatus, and my suggestion is to take the cog railway up the south face and return on the cable car as you descend the north face. The views north to Lucerne are some of the finest in Europe. Further afield is Mt Titlis. This requires a bus journey to Engelburg, then a series of cable car rides to the summit with its permanent snow cover. Spectacular views of the main mountain peaks in Switzerland await you. The fourth major attraction in Lucerne is the transport museum: reputed to be the finest in Europe.

The next part of the journey is over the top of the Brunig pass. A cog railway is necessary because of the steep gradients ascending and descending these mountain passes. It is worth taking an hour's stop at the pretty village of Brienz on the north shore of Lake Brienz, before continuing on to Interlaken and the next change of trains.
Interlaken is an ideal base to explore the magnificent mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland including Jungfrau, one of the highest peaks in Switzerland. A rapid train journey to Thun is followed by a walk down to the harbour to join the ferry for a 1-hour voyage to Spietz, the overnight stop. I would strongly recommend this late afternoon ferry journey on one of the prettiest lakes in Europe.

DAY TWO. BRIENZ to LOCARNO.
This spectacular journey includes 2 of Europe's major tunnels: Lotschberg and Simplon and travels south through high alpine scenery to Ticino, the southernmost and warmest canton in Switzerland. The descent to Brig with views of the Rhone Valley on the right is particularly spectacular. At Brig, following another train change, we travel through the Simplon tunnel into Italy.

Leaving the train at Domodossola, the journey continues on a quaint little privately owned railway to the overnight stop at Locarno. This journey on the Centovalli railway is strongly recommended because of the spectacular gorges and ravines en route. Sit on the right side of the train for the best views.
Locarno has a beautiful location at the top end of Lake Maggiore and a visit to the Madonna Del Sasso church, a short funicular journey from the heart of town, will reward you with magnificent views over the lake.

DAY THREE. LOCARNO to St MORITZ.
An early morning train journey to Lugano will be necessary for a connection to the Palm Express: a bus trip over the Majola pass to St Moritz. These Swiss postal buses negotiate terrain which is too steep for trains and the winding journey to the top of the pass is breathtaking. To my surprise, particularly as I was told that bookings were essential, I was the only passenger. The joys of off season traveling resulted in the driver stopping at my whims. He even asked where I wanted to stop for coffee!

St Moritz is the starting point for two of the most outstanding train journeys in Europe: the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express. Most overseas travelers board the Bernina Express and travel to Tirano in Italy but as my time was short and acting on advice from the station master at St Moritz, I left the train at Alp Grum (the top of the Bernina Pass), enjoyed a coffee and the spectacular Alpine views at the summit, before boarding another train an hour later for the return trip to St Moritz.
The Bernina Express journey is on the highest non cog railway in Europe and the high alpine glaciers and snow-capped peaks viewed on both sides of the train completed a memorable day.

DAY FOUR. St MORITZ to LAUSANNE.
The final day of my Swiss pass took me on a 7 hour journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe. The Glacier Express journey from St Moritz to Zermatt is one of the most popular in Europe and is almost always fully booked. For the first time, I did not have to change trains, enabling me to sit back and enjoy the high alpine scenery of rural Switzerland with its meadows, tiny villages, the sound of cowbells, the distant sound of church bells and the brilliant clear bracing mountain air. Every bend and every tunnel exit presented different vistas, but probably the most spectacular was the descent from Oberalp Pass to Andermatt. The views were unforgettable. The Glacier Express arrived in Zermatt in the late afternoon and unfortunately the Matterhorn was covered in cloud. I reluctantly had to cancel a cog railway ascent to Gornergrat, a high plateau just below the summit of this spectacular mountain. It was here that I wished I had more time. The mountain walks around Zermatt are some of the finest in Europe. Another day perhaps!

So it was down the mountain to Visp to join a mainline express through the Rhone Valley for an overnight stop at Lausanne. Sadly most of this journey was at night. It did however give me peace of mind knowing that I would not miss my early morning TGV connection from Lausanne to Paris. Maybe next time, I'll take the 8-day pass!

A Swiss Pass for 4 consecutive days first class costs US$278. Longer travel days are available. If you wish to combine travel in Switzerland with a number of other countries, a Eurail Pass gives you a number of flexible options.

Switzerland and Hong Kong have reportedly signed a bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA), extending administrative assistance in tax matters in accordance with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) standard. According to the Swiss Federal Administration, the administrative assistance clause is in line with the key points agreed by the Federal Council. The agreement with Hong Kong marks the twenty-fourth DTA containing the extended administrative assistance clause.

Following the Federal Council decision of March 13, 2009 to extend administrative assistance in tax matters, Switzerland has initiated corresponding negotiations with numerous states. Indeed, since then, the Federal Council has approved the first ten dispatches of revised DTAs conforming to Article 26 of the OECD's Model Convention, and has submitted them to parliament for approval.

Switzerland's Federal Administration stated that: "Along with extending administrative assistance in tax matters, Switzerland has also been able to negotiate various economic benefits with these states. This policy will be pursued and further negotiations are already envisaged with important countries. Thanks to the agreement with Hong Kong, it has been possible to establish the basis for strengthening the bilateral economic relations and eliminate competitive disadvantages."

This is an interesting chess move by one of the key players in the International Tax Competition game.

While many smaller centres rush to sign more invasive TIEAs Switzerland continues to cleverly pursue the signing of DTAs with mutual benefits for each country wherever possible. With information exchange and fiscal transparency becoming part of the fabric of the International Business Stage in the 21st century DTAs and low tax (as opposed to nil tax) resident companies are without doubt the way forward for many nil or low tax centres. For example just as Mauritius has become the gateway for investment into Indian a concerted (Offshore practitioner led) push by Seychelles to sign DTAS with key African nations could see Seychelles become the investment gateway into Africa.

Switzerland- Highlighted as land of chocolates and cherished with mind blowing atmosphere with the icy caps of the beautiful Alps that takes you to heavens. A prestigious info about Switzerland is that it gets a place in the list of the richest countries in the world. The people of this country have got a classy standard of living. Apart from economy, it's gifted with extraordinary geographical landscape which puts it to one of the famous tourist places in the world.

When coming to the wiser areas of investment no one can refuse the real estate market has the highest priority in any time. But to be more wiser there would be no other thing than buying a real estate in Switzerland. This chocolate nation is no way inferior in any aspects like education, technology and also entertainment which are the vital things to lead a good standard of living.

A lot and lot of things queues up when we plan to buy a perfect land for your dream home, because your financial position is not the only thing that decides the choice. But also various other factors too. Market up's and downs, Recession, Mortgage, Inflation are some the such factors that are listed to attention.

But no such factors stated above seems to be a problem when it's compared with the luxuries that you gain from this paradise. While buying an asset the taste of each person is unique. On focusing the big shots in the society, money doesn't matter for them. The major factor to which they stick to is the luxury and they gain satisfaction therein. And for sure the apartments, Villa, Lake view, Ticino and houses of this chocolate land is going to fulfill it.

Though all parts of the world is getting depleted by pollution day by day there are still some heavenly places in this world. One such paradise is the sweet "Swiss". Everyone has the costly dream of being a proud owner of a gorgeous villa in Switzerland. But to be more practical only a few can make this a reality. It is really simple to chase your dream because the rules and laws for buying real estates in Switzerland is made much more simpler than ever before.

All you have do is to take wiser decisions that gives you the optimum personal satisfaction for your money that is invested. And finally with no surprises the investment in real estate in Switzerland will also be one of those sources that is going to provide you with a full fledge of happiness not for a while but forever and ever.

ESL is the top most organization and best choice that I have ever made in my whole life. I joined German course Switzerland and came to know about several wonders of this beautiful place about which I was not even aware of. Germany is the second most highly spoken language in the whole world after English. This course is provided in Zug German School. The teaching staff provided is experienced and well trained. The learning atmosphere is very motivating and each student is encouraged for class participation. The course is designed keeping in mind the requirements and knowledge level of each student.

The course level is designed from elementary to advanced level. The best alternative is to join the summer camps in Switzerland for the study of language. It would be like a summer vacation trip along with the advantage of a certificate in the hand regarding new language. The infrastructure of the school is very good. Large campus, big classrooms with huge space, Wi-Fi campus, games, lounges to relax and royal accommodation are some most beautiful features. There were numerous amenities for everyone and that were beyond my expectations.

There is no such issue of security as every student is provided supervision by the team of supervisors. The team is always ready to provide assistance when needed that too for the twenty-four hours and seven days of the week. The students who do not have any provision for the residence, can avail for the one provided by school authority. The bedrooms are clean and comfortable with two or three beds in each room. One will enjoy wonderful view of lakes and mountains. In German schools in Switzerland, students from different corners and varied cultures are studying. Thus, one can make friends easily and know a great deal about many cultures.

Along with studying German course Switzerland several other leisure activities are organized for the students. It is also ensured that all participate in these programs. All the activities are organized by the team of activity coordinators. It also helps to develop contacts with others and strengthens friendship. Evening activities, sports that are outdoor and indoor, adventure activities and many others are organized to keep the mind calm and relaxed. It is done so that they are back in form and full of energy the next morning. It was all like a wonderful trip for me in which I enjoyed a lot. I learnt what I wished for and visited the place where I always desired to go. If anyone is willing to learn new language, then it is best to join ESL.

Switzerland; The very mention of the name inspires visions of a veritable heaven on Earth - with its perfectly manicured landscapes, ever changing sceneries, amazing weather and one of the most advanced transportation networks in the world... Switzerland offers many worlds, each and every day, that one explores this country!

Be it in the shadows of the Swiss Alps, or by the river Rhine, or the Spa Facilities at Bad Ragaz & Leukerbad, or even quaint little Hamlets of Grindelwald & St. Moritz, the soothing pace and the climate of this paradise country, will not only fill your mind with fresh air, but the picture perfect country-sides, and the mere sounds of silence, will rejuvenate your body & soul.

What better way to explore and enjoy Switzerland other than go with the experts Swiss Holidays. With its experienced tour planners, its excellent track record of endless happy guests and its Swiss Roots -Having their own office in Zurich - The Swiss Holidays offers a unique opportunity to the people of The Gulf to spend an unforgettable vacation on this heaven on Earth.

Swiss Holidays offers you many exciting tour package options for you to choose from. You are spoilt for choice between the pristine cities of Interlaken, Luzern, Grindelwald, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Laussane and the mountain excursions of Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Pilatus, Titlis Rotair, Mt. Rigi and many more. The terrific train journey to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen is full of fun and excitement. The famous Jungfrau Railways will take you to the highest station in Europe. The captivating snow peaks of Jungfraujoch, - from where Sunny Deol jumped into the depths, in his Bollywood Starrer "The Hero" are there to mesmerize you. You may visit the Ice Cave with its ice formations or else explore the snow on the glacier. A scenic train will take you to Luzern via the Brünig Pass. You can enjoy a cruise on Lake Luzern, travel by boarding the steepest cogwheel rail in the world upto Mt. Pilatus (2'132 m/7'000 ft).

The spectacular snowcapped 4000m + Alpine peaks and beautiful lakes make the country a true heaven for tourists. Chocolates, Cheese and Clocks - one of the many things that Sweet Memories are made of, are all found here in their purest forms. You can visit the largest city in Switzerland, Zurich, the Capital and one of the most happening places in the country. The grandeur of the finest churches, contrasts with sparkling treasures like the frescoes of Müstair or the abbey complex of St. Gallen, both World Heritage sites.

Interlaken is a rich and one of the most popular cities in Switzerland. Nestled between the lakes of Thun and Brienz and at the foot the famous three Swiss Peaks: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau, Interlaken beckons you with its breathtaking environs.

You may explore legendary city of Luzern by visiting the 700 year old wooden Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and of course the premium Shopping Establishments. A shoppers paradise, so do not forget to claim the VAT refunds when you depart from this vacation of a lifetime........

The Swiss Holidays offers you the option of choosing from five star hotels to Luxury Apartments or private chalets for long stays with fully furnished interiors including cooking facilities and private car parks - so the next time anyone thinks of a holiday, pack up for Switzerland, and book your "Holiday of a Lifetime".