Valais
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under Switzerland, Valais
Valais is a beautiful canton that lies to the south of Switzerland that borders on France and Italy. It boasts some of the highest peaks of Switzerland like Dufourspitze Dom and Weisshorn. Valais is basically a transportation hub with 10 railways and an airport.
Montreux
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under Montreux, Switzerland
Montreux is found on the north-east shore of the Lake Geneva, of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is referred to as “the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera” and is home to about 20,000 inhabitants. Thanks to its pleasant Mediterranean climate, this spa town of Montreux is one of the much sought after resorts of [...]
St. Moritz
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz is one of the most famous holiday resorts in the world, located in the district of Graubunden, Switzerland. This stylish and fashionable resort is situated around 1856 m above the sea level. St. Moritz is. St. Moritz has a population of around 5, 600 with some seasonal employees of around 3, 000. St. [...]
Vaud
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under Switzerland, Vaud
Vaud is a beautiful canton located in Switzerland where you find one of the most evocative chateaux, the Chillon and the stunning Gothic cathedral, the Cathedrale de Notre Dame. Walking through Vaud you could find at arms’ length, different cultures, traditions, cuisine, and yes, unending rows of Swiss Alps.
Zurich
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under Switzerland, Zurich
Zurich is not only the banking capital of the world but also a city housing great treasures in its streets and museums. Zurich is the city which gave birth to the Dadaist movement, and is the place where James Joyce penned the famous Ulysses.
The Matterhorn
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under Matterhorn, Switzerland
One of the loveliest sites of Switzerland is the mighty mountain, Matterhorn. This is a towering 14,685 foot tall mountain that is often called one of the wonders of the western world. It won’t be wrong if mentioned that it has become a self-parodying icon like the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building.
Basel
October 30, 2006 by Editor
Filed under Basel, Switzerland
Basel is a beautiful canton nestled in between the countries of Switzerland, France and Germany, on the bend of the Rhine. This is one of the most attractive Old Towns of Europe with its rich history dating back to 2000 years. On a visit to Basel, you will you’ll soon realize that this is a [...]
