TRENDY CITIES,
SNOWY MOUNTAINS
Switzerland
may be relatively small in size but is big in the variety of things to see and
do
From boutique cities to
alpine villages, from glacial lakes to snowclad mountains, from historical
vineyards to Michelinstarred restaurants, everything in Switzerland is within
easy reach. And making it all super convenient and comfortable is the Swiss
travel system – one of the world’s densest public transportation systems.
What’s also rather unique
is that this system includes not just trains, but also buses, boats and city
transport, all perfectly connected and synced to run like the proverbial Swiss
watches. This allin-one ticket gives you unlimited access to all modes of
public transport as well as lots of other benefits. Kids up to 16 travelling
with a parent, travel free of charge.
Mountain excursions to
Schilthorn, the lair of the 007 nemesis Blofeld in On Her Majesty’s Secret
Service (Interlaken),
Stanserhorn and Rigi (Lake Lucerne region) are free with the Swiss Travel Pass
and on many more such outings you get upto 50 per cent discount. In addition,
you can visit over 500 museums all over Switzerland for free. These include the
FIFA Museum (Zurich), Chillon Castle (Montreux) and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Abbey Library in St. Gallen.
The new Gotthard Panorama
Express operates from April 1 onwards and takes you from Luzern to Bellinzona
in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Be one of the first to experience
this unique combination of a steamboat and panoramic train.
INTERLAKEN
– ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF THE ALPS
Interlaken is the
adventure capital of Switzerland. From skydiving, paragliding, white-water
rafting, Mountain views The Schilthorn is one of the best locations to view the
Jungfrau massif canyoning, bungee jumping to jetboat tours – the list seems
endless and days of fun are guaranteed.
Of course when you visit
Interlaken you cannot miss a trip to Jungfraujoch. Known as the ‘Top of
Europe’, this most iconic mountain excursion is one of the highlights of every
trip to Europe. Once you arrive at Europe’s highest-altitude railway station
you can enjoy unparalleled views on the Aletsch Glacier, walks in the ‘eternal’
snow, a visit to the Ice Palace and even some Indian food at Restaurant Bollywood.
Ranveer Singh had the
best time in Interlaken where he tried paragliding and skydiving for the first
time ever. Doing a scenic helicopter ride, going up to Jungfraujoch and
attending a chocolatemaking session were the other highlights of his trip.
ZURICH,
SWITZERLAND’S TRENDY, CHIC HUB
Thanks to its central
location Zurich is the perfect hub to explore all of Switzerland. It offers all
the conveniences of a big city but only a few minutes train ride can get you to
the mountains. If you are looking for Switzerland’s hip and urban side, trendy
Zurich-West is the place to be. The district is full of contrasts and boasts an
unpolished charm. This industrial district has now been become synonymous with
art, design, food, culture, shopping and modern architecture. Don’t miss
visiting Frau Gerolds Garten (Mrs Gerold’s Garden). This city garden with its
small shops, art shows and outdoor bars is the place to be on a warm summer
night. Actor Ranveer Singh who visited the city loved the cool vibe of Zurich,
it’s trendy restaurants and nightlife, it’s shopping possibilities and most of
all, wakeboarding on Lake Zurich. More information on
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By Deepa Nair MySwitzerland.com
HTBR22APR18
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