From Lakes To Alps

Lugano is a beautiful Swiss town situated where River Cassarate enters Lugano Lake, between the scenic mountains of Bre and San Salvatore. It is an international city, and a melting pot of European culture. Lugano is a town of villas and sacred buildings, parks and flowers, picturesque boulevards and stunning views of the lake and the Alps, along with plenty of opportunity for outdoor and indoor activities. So, when in Lugano, visit the Swiss Miniature Village, the Ciani Park, the beautiful Old Town, the Hermann Hesse Museum, the Cantonal Art Museum, and the San Salvatore and Bre funicular.

Located at the northern base of the world famous Matterhorn Mountain, Zermatt is a quaint little village surrounded by all that makes Switzerland one of the most popular destinations in the world: beautiful mountains and green hills. A car free village, Zermatt enjoys glorious views of Matterhorn, and is the starting point for some of the best hiking trails in the country. Zermatt is also known for the River Vispa that runs right through it. Must dos include riding the Klein Matterhorn cable car, skiing on Theodulgletscher, and taking the Gornergratbahn railway up till Gornergrat peak (3,089 metres high). Mountain biking and camping are other exciting options available to you here.

The towering snow-capped Alpine peaks are a perfect backdrop to the green valleys of the Swiss countryside. The charming city of Geneva like all other Swiss cities is rich in history and architecture with several world-famous structures finding a home here making it undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful cities. There are several cultures that come together in Geneva too, giving it a true international flavour. Politically lauded for being a neutral territory, Geneva is where many international treaties have been and many international organizations like the Red Cross and United Nations are headquartered. Visit the Horloge Fleurie, the famous flower clock's 20-ft face requires over 6,500 plants and features the worlds-largest second hand. Take a tour of the beautiful Swiss countryside and take in the fresh clean air of Alps. Geneva has the largest surface area of parkland in Switzerland. Admire the splendour of the 40,000 roses that bloom in the parks and along the promenades in the city. You can also visit the famous museums and the Botanical Gardens located below the United Nations building.

Interlaken, a small town in the Bernese Highlands, is one of the most beautiful areas of Switzerland, and is easily accessible from both Zurich and Geneva. There is much to do here, from walking along the banks of the beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz, to hiking to such places of scenic beauty as Harder Mountain and Schynige Platte. There are also various adventure sports available, such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, paragliding, and many, many more. Interlaken also has easy access to many skiing paradises of Switzerland. Nearby Grindelwald is a must visit, which is a glorious mountain town. Other interesting activities include taking the famous Jungfrau railway till the top of Jungfraujoch, the world's highest railway station, as well as visiting the Aletsch Glacier, the biggest glacier in the Alps.

Located in the heart of Switzerland, Lucerne is a picturesque city that strikes a plangent chord with all who visit it. Lake Lucerne's blue waters are exquisite, more so beside the glory of Mount Pilatus, which is also known as the Dragon Mountain. A must see in Lucerne is the famous Chapel Bridge, a covered wooden bridge built in the 14th century. Other places to see within the city include the Lucerne Art Museum, the Swiss Transport Museum, the old city wall, Alpineum, and The Glacier Garden. Taking a boat cruise to Alpnachstad is also a good idea, from where you can also board the steepest Cog Wheel Train in the world to reach to Mount Pilatus.