Switzerland, a federal republic in Europe, extending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe.
For traveling, Switzerland is famous for its beautiful and wonderful natural scenery. So nowadays, many people go to Switzerland for holiday. Switzerland is a relatively small country so I recommend that you can choose independent travel instead of going with a travel agency. Even though most of Swiss citizens speak French, you can always find people who understand English and you will defiantly get lost in the city.
Tops things to see and to do
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Chapel Bridge
Chapel Bridge Chapel Bridge is a wooden footbridge with the Water Tower across the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland.
It is the oldest wooden bridge in Switzerland, which was built around middle of the 14th century.This marked the upper end of the medical bridgehead city of Lucerne. More important, it also served as a treasury vault because the roof of the bridge was covered with paintings. There are total 110 pictures painted in 1611. However, in 1993, the fire accidentally destroyed 85 paintings and only 25 were saved. So the ones you see were restored in 1834.
If you are interesting in old paintings, it is a good attraction to see!
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Lion Monument (Lion of Lucerne)
This is another attraction located in the city of Lucerne.The Lion Monument is actually a rock relief, a poignant sculpture of a dying lion. It was designed by a classicist sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen, in 1819. This Giant sculpture is 20 ft high and 33 ft long.
Why do many people come to see this sculpture?
It was actually designed as a memorial for the mercenary soldiers from central Switzerland who lost their lives while serving the French King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. They tried to defend the royal family and make sure the royals could escape.
📍: The sculpture is located in the center of the Lucerne city, so it is very convenient for you to just walk there.
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Jungfraujoch: The Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch is the one of the most famous destinations in Switzerland and trust me, it will definitely be your highlight of your Swiss holiday. As you go up to the Jungfraujoch, you can not only gain access to a wonderland of ice, snow and rock but also you can take the highest train in Europe, which is located 3454 metres above the sea level.
Usually, if you stay in Interlaken, it takes almost 40 minutes of train to get to the Jungfraujoch. Otherwise, you can choose to take the cable car and walk up till the top of mountain. If you go to Jungfraujoch in Summer, it is still very cold, so you’d better to bring a warm jacket with you.
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Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is located in the city of Geneva, the third largest city in Switzerland. So as you are visiting the lake Geneva, you can also enjoy museums and the world’s largest fountain.
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Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
Montreux is on the border of Switzerland and France. So most of people there can speak French. Montreux is a romantic city, which can bring you back to 11th century. You can visit the Chateau de Chillon castle, which is lying at the ledge of the lake. So with your Swiss Flexi Pass, you can enter the Castle for free. This castle has over 1000 years of history, which attracts many artists to visit. As you entering the castle, you can borrow an radio, the audiovisual presentation will allow you to go back in history to the times of the Dukes of Savoy.
Traveling Tips:
- Swiss Flexi Pass
In Switzerland, even many other European countries, the public transportation is very well-developed and convenient, especially the train. You can take a train to any corner of the Europe.
So, if you have budget limit, do not worry! You can get Swiss Flexi Pass online around 100 dollars and with this pass, you can go anywhere you want.
- Food is expensive!
In Switzerland, food and water are relatively more expensive. Usually, with dine-in restaurant, it costs around 40 CHF per person. So, you can go to the grocery stores and buy your own food. You can see many supermarkets along the streets such as COOP, Migros and Spar.
📄 Work cited:
http://www.mafengwo.cn/travel-scenic-spot/mafengwo/10169.html
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