Switzerland is the heart of Europe. If you are an avid mountain lover then Switzerland is the ultimate destination for you.

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Landlocked in the Alps and surrounded by France, Italy, Germany and Austria this land has traditionally been known for its beauty, wealth and of course its cheese and chocolates. The Alpine terrain and the lofty peaks have been the mountaineer’s delight and the skier’s paradise. The country also provides unique fusion of French, German and Italian cultures.

When to Visit? You can visit Switzerland at any time in the world. The summers provide you a getaway from the heat and dust and the winters in Switzerland give you the blanket of snow for skiing, sight seeing and pure indulgence. Switzerland is always full of tourists. To avoid the rush season you can try April May or September October.

How to reach there? Switzerland is well connected by air by many international flights. You can also take trains from any of the European Capitals.

What to do there. Sight seeing is the main attraction. The country has dozens of resorts for Skiing. The Alpine terrain is full of forests and lovely villages. Adventure sports like mountain climbing, trekking, you can do it all. Do not forget to visit the cheese factories there. Cheese of Switzerland is the most famous in the world. Shopping includes chocolates gift items, antiques, bells. Switzerland is also known for medical tourism. It has good re-convalescence facilities for patient of Tuberculosis.

Hotel accommodation is expensive. Book your rooms well in advance. Carry a lots of winter clothing, your pair of trekking shoes you skis and off you go.