Travel to Switzerland

What is definitely a glamorous way to see Switzerland is to head to those stylish and sophisticated sites where the James Bond movies were filmed. A number of different James Bond films have used locations in Switzerland over the years including one of the more recent movies, Goldeneye with Pierce Brosnan.

In Gimmelwald is a peak where 'On her Majesty's Secret Service' was shot. There at Schilthorn in the Canton of Berne you will see the scenic location. It was nicknamed Piz Gloria during the making of this Ian Fleming novel. Of course there have been attempts to cash in on the tourist friendly nature of Piz Gloria and there is a James Bond bar here where you can get your martinis, shaken not stirred. The bar rotates and gives excellent 360 views of the surroundings, but only when the weather is obliging. Some people claim that the Bond movie 'On her Majesty's Secret Service' was filmed in the nearby Jungfraujoch but this is not correct. However there are also mountain scenes shot in Switzerland from the James Bond movie A View to a Kill with Roger Moore, Grace Jones and Christopher Walken. Meanwhile the Goldfinger movie was filmed in Geneva at the Furka Pass and the Pilatus Aircraft Factory.

Starting at Lavaux you can see the centre of the wine industry in Switzerland. With lots of sunshine and high peaks, Switzerland has decent conditions for growing wine. Situated in the west of Switzerland, Lavaux is on the banks of Lake Geneva in a spectacular location. That is why it has been recognised as a world heritage site which is worthy of protecting. You will need car hire Switzerland to get between the different villages which make up Lavaux. This is infinitely preferable to taking the train though it is also romantic to get the boat along the coast of the lake. For music lovers there are two jazz festivals, one at nearby Montreux and the Cully Jazz festival. The Cully is on at the end of spring and is popular with people from all over Europe. Local wine growers bring their latest vintages to the festival to allow revellers to try.

See Switzerland's biggest mountain, the Matterhorn, a great place for skiing or walking

Zermatt is Switzerland's access point for what is one of the tallest mountains in the Alps. The steep ridges of the Matterhorn have been attractive to climbers over the years, many of whom have tried and failed to scale the summit. The Zermatt graveyard is full of the bodies of climbers who tried and failed to conquer the Matterhorn. Do not attempt to scale it unless you are very experienced and prepared for the consequences. The Matterhorn has since been dramatised in Novels such as 'Murder on the Matterhorn', a 1950's detective novel. Part of the Pennine Alps, Matterhorn gives access to Valais which is where you can find some of the best skiing in Switzerland.

This stunning part of Switzerland is home to Interlaken, a small city which draws tourists from all over Europe. They are drawn to the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and there is fantastic walking, hiking and swimming here. You can also sail around Lake Thun. The city is easily accessible by car if you take the A8 autoroute. Driving gives you the freedom to see many areas of interest such as the Jungfrau Aletsch Bietschhorn which is a world Heritage site which is glaciated.

Switzerland is a wonderful country with a lot of eye-catching attractions. The fantasy and attractions of the place has never failed to attract the tourists throughout the entire globe. It is a dreamland destination, where the tourist can witness unparallel sights of attractions like the panoramic mountain peaks that always remains masked under snow throughout the year. Switzerland travel provides a wide range of opportunity to witness the astounding natural treasures of the next paradise on the earth.

Switzerland is a developed country and the living standards of the Swiss people are of high standards. The literacy rate in Switzerland is 100%. The Swiss Alps, lakes, glacier mountain peaks are some of the attracting features of Switzerland. Travel to Switzerland to enjoy hiking in the Swiss Alps. One can find a lot of people crowded in Switzerland at the time when glacier starts to melt. The Schilthorn, Piz Gloria, Jungfraujoch and Zermatt are some of the astounding Swiss Alps that have captured the heart of numerous tourists throughout the entire globe.

The alpine scenario of the Mount Pilatus in Lucerene is very magnificent. While availing Switzerland travel, enjoy the fascinating journey to a height of 7000 feet on a cable car. The glacier mountain peaks in Jungfrau joch that remains covered with snow throughout the year is popularly known as the “Rooftop of the Europe”. Don’t get bewildered if you find a village on these mountain peaks. Enjoy the adventurous activities like skiing in Matterhorn, which is situated in Zermatt.

Apart from the natural treasures in Switzerland, the tourists can witness marvelous architecture from the medieval to the modern period. The old splendid monuments, forts and castles, cathedrals and heritage churches add to the cause of attraction to the place. Travel to Switzerland, where you can witness high mountain peaks that provides an opportunity of refreshing tour in Switzerland. While witnessing these fascinating places in Switzerland, you can ensure a comfortable stay in luxury hotels in Switzerland. There are wide varieties of hotels in Switzerland. The tourist can stay in a 3-star, 4-star, or a 5-star hotel, according to his budget. These hotels provide a comfortable stay with all modern amenities to the guest. So, never fail to avail the opportunity to visit Switzerland.

Top 10 Things To Do Next Time You Visit Switzerland

To be honest with you, I never had much interest in visiting Switzerland.

I never really thought I would ever visit the country, sure I'd stop by if we happened to pass by, but not more than that really.

Well, life is full of surprises because last year we ended up moving there for a few months to work during the ski season, and Switzerland also turned out to be full of surprises. It's a fascinating country with a lot of history, culture and natural beauty.

I'll be honest and say that there were many things we didn't do and places we never went to, but here are our top 10 favorite things to do in Switzerland:

1. Go Hiking / Tramping

Switzerland has more than 48 300 km marked trails, and the nature is mind blowing. The air is fresh, and you often find yourself alone with nature. Hiking in Switzerland is easy, there are often restaurants and hotels along the way, so you can choose between camping in a hut, or staying over in a hotel.

And even if you're not the hiking type of person, there are so many different day hikes you can do. Just going for walks in Switzerland is a beautiful experience, at all times of the year. Even in winter time there are beautiful walks you can take up at the ski fields. Enjoying the nature in Switzerland is the number one thing to do, one way or another.

2. Adventure Time in Interlaken

Interlaken is like a big outdoor adventure park. There is a lot to do for the adrenalin seeker: Sky diving over the Swiss glacier, water-ski etc. It's a beautiful area, and is also really close to the highest train station in Europe which you can find at over 3,400 metres high.

4. A Day In Bern - The Capital

A beautiful city with a lot of history and old buildings. It's nice to walk around and let the old city take you back a few hundred years. All shops blend in so well in the old buildings, and some shops have been there for decades.

5. Try The Local Delicacies

Switzerland might be a small country in size, but every region has kept their own specialties and cultural traditions close to their hearts. Try out the local food specialties, they're different everywhere. One thing the regions have in common when it comes to food is that the food is almost always covered by cheese.

Cheese equals Switzerland. But it's cheese of the best quality you can get. A favorite is to just melt it all down in a pot (fondue) and dip bread in some bread - perfect! Another specialty you can find all over Switzerland is their nut cakes. There are special nut cakes for different areas of Switzerland.

6. Swiss Chocolate

No other chocolate in the world can compare to the one made here, it's amazing! Maybe because of the great milk they produce here? anyways you will need to by and eat lots of this while in Switzerland!

7. Go Watch Shopping

I'm not sure why watches are such a big and important thing in Switzerland, but everything and everyone is so punctual it's ridiculous. Nothing or nobody arrive a minute later than planned, nor earlier... Every second shop is a watch shop, and watches seems to have become part of the Swiss lifestyle. The best Swiss watch brands don't even like to call themselves a watch business anymore, but a luxury business.

8. Visit The Old Villages

If you take the time to visit the Graubunden area you'll be amazed. There are villages with houses dating back to the 13th century that people still live in! They also speak an ancient language called Romanch, which has died out everywhere else but here, and they try their hardest to keep their old traditions as well.

9. Take a Beautiful Train Route

Traveling by train can look expensive at a first sight, but there are so many deals and offers you can get that you may end up with an amazing route cheaper than a one way ticket. One example is their day passes where you can travel as much as you like, anywhere you want for a whole day. Just ask the staff, read one of their many pamphlets or check out their website for deals!

There is the world famous Glacier Express route, but also countless of other beautiful routes. Traveling by train is more than just a transport from point A to point B here, it's a destination in itself.

9. Go Alpine Skiing

Yeah I know it's summertime at the moment, but I just have to mention two of the best things to do in Switzerland. There aren't many places in the world where you can travel to at any season and have a great time.

In Switzerland, winter is just as much of a high season as summer is, and that for a good reason. Few places in Europe has as good skiing as in Switzerland. Many of the ski-fields are huge and often blend in with each other, meaning you can ski over to another ski resort. Many people who go skiing in Switzerland don't actually go there for the skiing, but for the experience. Sitting in the sun 2000 meters high up on the mountain overlooking the mountain tops with a nice hot chocolate is just as nice as skiing by itself. In spring time it gets so warm you can ski in bikini!

10) Go Sledging

This is a crazy sport. Yes, sport. They actually compete internationally with sledging. Not bob sleding, but the wooden one! In Bergün you can sledge down a 6 km long sledge run or a shorter but steeper run for the fear less one. Sledge runs are everywhere around the ski areas, and a lot of fun. Hope this inspires you to put Switzerland on your next trip, it's also not as expensive as you think!