Travel to Switzerland

There are kinds of artistic style in Switzerland though it is not a big country .For example, there are many mystic styles filled in Bern, the capital of Switzerland .Streets are very neat, fountain and statuary with flowers, refined building, six kilometers length porch and old road paved by cobbles .All of these manifest the character and style of the middle century .Bern can join in the World Cultural Heritage List depending on these.

The Clock Tower is the landmark of Bern. It was built in 13th century. The exquisite astronomical clock has a five hundred years history .There have been many puppet performances in 4:00 pm everyday such as the cock crowing, a buffoon striking the bell, a lion shaking its head and a crowd of bears walking together. The performance always attracts many visitors to watch. Bear Pit is another place you shouldn't miss because the bear is Bern's urban symbol. As the story goes, the builder of Bern is Berthold Duke who caught a bear and used it to name this city. So we call this city as Bern now.

Geneva is the second large city of Switzerland. It is an important place for travelers to Europe because it has a long history. Besides there is the Geneva Lake in the city which is the largest lake of the Europe, Alps Mountain and Jura Mountains can be seen clearly in Geneva. There is not only the Geneva fountain and Flower Clock which is worldwide famous, but also you can see city garden everywhere. The percentage of forest coverage is very high. Geneva is the second largest virescence city. Driving from the city to whatever direction you choose, the rural scenery will be seen after 15 minutes. Geneva has been chosen as the second of world's best place to Live.

Switzerland is a small country. There are about 7.5 million people living in every forty thousand square kilometers. But all of scenery can be seen there such as mountains, lakes, forests and plains. Besides, Switzerland has a strong economy that is the 19th of the world, and it is famous in the world for its traditional humanitarianism which makes it become the place where many international organization HQs locate in. Switzerland is famous for its mountains and lakes, but the country is more famous than its scenery.

The scenery is virtually unrivaled in the world, from Alpine peaks to mountain lakes, from the palm trees of Ticino to the "Ice Palace" of Jungfrau. The appellation "the crossroads of Europe" is fitting, as all train lines, road passes, and tunnels through the mountains lead here. From the time the Romans crossed the Alps, going through Helvetia (the old name for today's Switzerland) on their way north, the major route connecting northern and southern Europe has been through Switzerland. The old roads and paths have developed into modern highways and railroads.

In November the country's ski resorts begin opening, and visitors pour in throughout the Christmas season and until the snow begins to melt with the onset of spring. With the highest pistes in Europe, Switzerland's ski runs offer reliable snow and breathtaking views. Most resorts also have plenty to do for those not so keen on skiing, making Switzerland the perfect destination for a winter fantasy of log fires, fondues and glistening snow.

Switzerland's cities are pristine and beautifully laid out with famous Swiss precision. Zurich is widely held to be the intellectual and artistic center of the country, sporting incredible architecture and more than a thousand fountains, with many museums and galleries. Geneva is the principal city for the international community, and is home to hundreds of world organizations. Its setting on the shores of Lake Geneva gives it a romantic atmosphere, and the city has an exciting, if rather expensive, nightlife.

Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover all expenses if you get sick or are injured while abroad. It may cover nothing or only a portion of the costs. Understand the terms of your supplementary insurance policy. Some credit cards offer their holders health and travel insurance. Do not assume the card alone provides adequate coverage. Carry details of your insurance with you. Also, tell your travel agent, a friend or relative, and/or traveling companion how to contact your insurer. Get a detailed invoice from the doctor or hospital before you return to Canada. Always submit original receipts for any medical services or prescriptions received abroad. Most insurance companies will not accept copies or faxes.

Also have a Switzerland SIM card as a convenient and economical calling solution while you travel to Switzerland. The Switzerland SIM card includes FREE incoming calls with service across Switzerland. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a cellular phone in Switzerland like you do at home. And unlike home, your Switzerland SIM card and cell phone service is free of a contract or minimum commitment. Explore the options of buying a Switzerland-compatible cell phone if you don't have a Unlocked Cell Phone, renting a cell phone for Switzerland at $1 a day.