World Travel 4 Indians

Switzerland

Travel to Switzerland, the destination in our spotlight this year, and explore the cool heights of the Swiss Alps.

Wander through refreshing green Alpine meadows, tour the beautiful cities of Switzerland and enjoy tasting delicious Swiss chocolates, on your trip to Switzerland. Have a holiday in Switzerland this year with World Travel 4 Indians.

Located in central Europe, Switzerland is bordered by France, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and France. A small country, Switzerland's very name conjures up images of chocolates, cheese, watches, bankers, and snow-capped mountains.

Switzerland was inhabited by a Celtic tribe called Helvetia in the ancient times. It became a part of

the Holy Roman Empire in AD 1032 but soon succumbed to the mighty Habsburgs of Germany.

The death of the Habsburg ruler Rudolf I in AD 1291 led to the formation of the Swiss Confederation. Switzerland was declared a neutral state following the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 and was accorded permanent neutrality in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna.

The picturesque city of {Zürich}, located on the banks of the Limmat River, is the intellectual and cultural capital of Switzerland and the hub of tourist activity.

The 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the Fraumünster Church are two important sights.

An evening walk along the banks of Lake Zürich or the alleys of the old town will cover almost all the attractions of the city.

A new federal constitution came into force in 1848 and {Berne} became the capital city. The Swiss remained neutral in both the World Wars.

Switzerland is nature's playground and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

On the banks of the River Rhône is {Geneva}, a city that houses over 200 international organisations.

The ropeway journey to Mont Salève offers a breathtaking view of the entire city.

The Cathedral St Pierre, Place du Bourg-de-Four, Museum of Art and History, Petit Palais, Museum of Old Musical Instruments, and the Horology Museum are some attractions of {Geneva}.

The Alps and the Zura slopes are great places for skiing. Hiking, mountaineering and ski mountaineering, paragliding and hang-gliding, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, rafting, and canoeing are some of the outdoor activities that you can undertake in Switzerland.