SWITZERLAND

SWITZERLAND

The capital of Switzerland is Bern. The largest city of Switzerland is Zürich.Switzerland is a small mountainous country located in central Europe. This landlocked country is about the size of New Jersey. Switzerland has one of the world's most beautiful mountain ranges. The Alps are great for skiing and winter sports. The Alps that are famous in Switzerland include the Eiger, the Matterhorn, and the Jungfrau. one of the most attractive qualities of Swiss Architecture is that each town, city, and village has its own unique vibe and feel. From the amount of water in Switzerland, you never guess that this is a landlocked country! And that's because all major towns and cities are built around lakes.

The biggest cities in Switzerland are: Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lausanne. Zurich Zürich is Switzerland's biggest city. 

Switzerland is a stylish tourist destination.

LANGUAGE

Switzerland has four official languages. Around 60% of the population regard High German as the main language. French is the first language for 19% of Swiss citizens, Italian for 8% and Romansh for 1% of Swiss citizens.

The most-widely spoken language in Switzerland is “Swiss German.” Spoken by just over 60% of the population, its speakers are concentrated in the northern, central and eastern parts of the country.

RELIGION

Switzerland is a Christian country. Around two-thirds of the population are either Roman Catholic. Freedom of religion is a basic constitutional right in Switzerland. 

The majority of people living in Switzerlandare Christian. There are also many other religions represented in Switzerland: 5% Muslim, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.3% Jewish.

FOOD

Foods often associated with Switzerland include particular types of cheese and milk chocolate. Swiss cheeses, in particular Emmental cheese,  Vacherin, and Appenzeller, are famous Swiss products. The most popular cheese dishes are fondue and raclette.

Thinly grated potatoes, pan-fried until crisp and golden, rosti is one of Switzerland's iconic national dishes. 

It is popular in Switzerland as a breakfast food.

CURRENCY

The Swiss franc (CHF) is the only official currency in Switzerland. The franc is the only currency accepted everywhere. The Euro is the currency in the neighboring countries Germany, France, Italy and Austria, and in many other European countries.

HOW TO REACH

The best way to reach Switzerland is by taking India to Switzerland flight from any of the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai. The International Airports at Zurich, Basel, and Geneva are some of the main airports in Switzerland.

DESTINATIONS IN SWITZERLAND

ZURICH

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich.  The official language of Zürich is German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect, Zürich German. Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. 

Attractions:-

Lake Zurich

Swiss National museum

Bahnhofstrasse and bahnhof

Great minster

GENEVA

Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Geneva hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world.

Attractions:-

The Geneva Water Fountain

St Pierre Cathedral

Jardin Anglais

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

LUCERNE

Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name. Lucerneis the most populous town in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transportation, culture, and media in the region. Lucerne, an ideal place to stay or visit. In the Town itself there are the usual shops and attractions including the centuries old wood pedestrian bridge.

Attractions:-

Chapel Bridge

Lion Monument

Swiss Museum of Transport

Jesuit Church, Lucerne

Spreuer Bridge

ZERMATT

Zermatt is dominated by the definitive mountain, the huge and gracefully curved Matterhorn, making almost any angle a postcard view. Zermatt is famous for its magnificent long ski runs, with terrain for all skill levels, but it also offers outdoor sports for other seasons. 

Attractions:-

Matterhorn

Gornergrat Railway

Monte Rosa

Breithorn

Klein Matterhorn

BASEL

Basel is a city in Switzerland. It is the headquarters of Bureau of International Settlement (BIS), which fosters co-operation among central banks with a common goal of financial stability and common standards of banking regulations. India has accepted Basel accords for the banking system. Basel is well known for its chemical and pharmaceutical industries.  The city is also well known for its vibrant cultural scene, particularly in art and theatre. Basel has a generous offering of art galleries, museums, opera houses, and theatres.

Attractions:-

Basel minster

Zoo Basel

Fine arts museum Basel

Basel town hall

Basel paper mill

The tourism industry is one of Switzerland's most important economic sectors and employs around 4% of the working population.