Plan a visit to these 4 picturesque places in Switzerland

All our lives, we have watched the scenic beauty of Switzerland in movies as a perfect background for romantic songs. We have all wished to experience such exotic locations in our lives. You can make this wish of yours possible with the Switzerland tour packages from Mumbai. The places we have enlisted below will make you want to pack your bags and click loads of pictures at these picturesque locations.

1. INTERLAKEN 

Interlaken is a small resort town in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain. It gained its popularity as it is located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and it is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. One would like to be romantic if he is on the banks of a beautiful lake and the breathtaking views of Alps around him. One can enjoy the feel of railways to the highest railway station in Europe or the cableway to the Piz Glora which is a revolving restaurant. St. Beatus Caves should not be missed out; it’s a one kilometer of lit limestone cave with stalagmites, impressive halls and waterfalls. In the winters one should not miss the opportunity to visit the Jungfrau Top Ski Region or the family-oriented ski region of Beatenberg or Axalp-Brienz.

2. LAUSANNE 

It is the second-largest city on Lake Geneva and the biggest city of the canton of Vaud. It is a picturesque, commercial town situated in the French-speaking part of Switzerland which is built on three hills, surrounded by vineyard-covered slopes, with Lake Geneva at its feet. It is pretty surprising to know that the International Olympic Committee has been based here since 1914. The cathedral situated over here is said to be the most impressive relic of early Gothic architecture which one can ever find, that comes with a shopping area and car free roads. One should not miss the ride of “Train des vignes” which runs on a fantastic route through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. For art lovers the visit to "Musee de l’Art brut" is just unavoidable, it offers unique, worldwide collection of works of art created by outsiders in psychiatric clinics and prisons. 

3. ZERMATT

It is situated in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking and lies at the upper end of Mattertal at an elevation of 1,620 m (5,310 ft), at the foot of Switzerland's highest peak Matterhorn. Zermatt is a shrine for winter sports enthusiasts and active holidaymakers. The street of Bahnhofstrasse is full of hotels, boutique shops, and restaurants. The cog railway commutes between Zermatt and the 3089-metre-high Gornergrat. This summit is the ideal place to enjoy mind-blowing views of the Matterhorn, the glaciers and the Monte-Rosa massif. One should not miss a visit to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which is the highest place is Europe and the highest summer ski region of the Alps on the Theodul glacier. If you want some more adventure you should also pay a visit to the "Gorner gorge" which is a footpath across narrow bridges and steps as well as a fixed rope route guide visitors through the deeply scarped gorge.
  
4. LAKE GENEVA

Lake Geneva is a crescent-shaped lake shared between France and Switzerland and overlooked by the Alps. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and the largest on the course of the Rhone. Catamarans and Yacht racing is a popular sport and this lake is also famous for the best-known event "Bol d'Or" which runs from Geneva to the end of the lake and back. The Compagnie Générale de Navigation (GGN) placed on Lake Geneva is in charge of eight paddle steamers, this makes the fleet the largest of its kind in Europe. Small ferries called “Mouettes” are the lake transportation to take you around various cities as well as villages. The Swiss city which is situated in the southern region is the ideal place to be in to take in the luxurious lifestyle of this place with spas and hotels and boutiques and restaurants. 

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