Switzerland is located in Europe. Switzerland is a predominantly mountainous country with a total area of 41 290 km2. Bern is the capital of Switzerland.
The total length of the borders of the country is 1 852 kilometers,is formed by eight other European countries, namely Italy 740 kilometers, the Principality of Liechtenstein 41 kilometers, Germany 334 kilometers, France 573 kilometers and Austria 164 kilometers.
Basic information:
Geographical information
47´00'' N
08´00'' E
Population: 7 554 661
Density of population: 183 per sq kilometer
Capital city: Bern ( 135 000 inhabitants)
Area: 41 290 square kilometers
Time: Central European Time / 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Climate: The climate in Switzerland is moderate through the year though winters will seem severe to tourists from warmer climes. The weather is not excessively hot, cold or humid. The temperature ranges from 18 to 28 °C (65° - 82° F) during the day in the summer months of July to August. The Autumn and Spring day temperature is between 8 to 15 °C (46° - 59° F) and the winter is colder with temperatures from -2 to 7 °C (28° - 45° F) during January and February. If you're on a walking tour of Switzerland, remember to wear comfortable shoes and weatherproof clothing. Carrying sunglasses to protect your eyes against the glare, from light reflecting off the snow and a raincoat are also advisable.
Language: Official language is German, French, English and Italian. Other languages are Russian, Spanish.
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF) / (credit cards are useful)
How to get to Switzerland?
You can choose from followings:
A dense and modern traffic net of Switzerland allows a quick and comfortable traveling within the whole territory. The variability of chosen means of transport is also important - cars, buses, bikes, bicycles, trains or express trains, aeroplanes or ships.
By car
Getting to Switzerland by car is simple as there are fast and well-maintained motorways through all surrounding countries. An excellent motorway, highway and federal road network connects Switzerland with all its neighbouring states. All main border check points (motorway and federal-road check points) are open day and night.
In general, Swiss traffic regulations and traffic signals are similar to those in force in other European countries.
Attention! All expressways and highways in Switzerland are subject to toll.
By plane
Airports in Switzerland
The best way to travel to Switzerland from an international destination is by air. Switzerland has a number of excellent international airports, where you can arrive for tours of Switzerland with Switzerland Flexi Tours.
Geneva Airport
Geneva is an elegant and busy city with many international institutions including the United Nations head office. Geneva is connected to the rest of the world by Cointrin International Airport which is located 5 Km from the center of the city. Flights to over 90 destinations take off from Geneva airport. The duty free area has a\shops that offer fine Swiss chocolates, cheese, watches, jewellery and fashion. The nursery and sleeping rooms provide travelers with a welcome break and the Geneva World Trade center and Palexpo convention center are very near by. Efficient trains connect Geneva airport with nearby locations.
Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport is situated 12 Km from the center of the city. Over 60 airlines fly to Zurich airport. The airport has shops, restaurants, banks, a post office, drugstore, a nursery and car rental services. Baggage carts that can move up and down escalators, easy customs clearance, and spacious lounges are other attractive features of Zurich airport.
Berne Airport
International flights to many European cities take off from Berne Airport, Train and bus services connect Berne airport to other cities within Switzerland. Fly Rail, an hourly train connects Berne airport to Zurich and Geneva. Basel airport is also situated nearby.
By coach
Railways comprise the main transport option in Switzerland with buses acting as feeder routes linking train stations with more inaccessible destinations.
The yellow postbuses are much more than just a secondary transport option. Regular postbuses run on 685 scheduled routes, covering a daily distance equivalent of five times the circumference of the earth and transporting 91 million passengers a year.
The ubiqtuious postbuses are supplemented by PostCars - luxury coaches which operate tours and day trips in some of Switzerland's most scenic regions. In some cases the post bus is your only travel option, going places where even cars are not allowed to go.
By rail
Switzerland is known for the efficiency of its railway lines and for the scenic routes along which its trains operate. Apart from high-speed trains, Switzerland has a number of mountain railways including quaint cogwheel trains and funicular trains that are popular with tourists. Visitors come from around the world and enjoy the train rides through scenic mountain views provided by the Glacier Express and Bernina Express on tours of Switzerland. The Swiss Pass is a convenient ticket, which allows you to travel on trains across Switzerland. Train tickets can be bought at all large railway stations. You can experience the fun and excitement of Switzerland train travel with Switzerland Flexi Tours.
Glacier Express
This world-renowned train ride offers panoramic views of the Swiss Alps along its route. Called the Worlds Slowest Express Train, the Glacier Express has delighted passengers since 1930 with its 169-mile journey past alpine views, over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. It travels at a speed of 22 miles per hour, and covers the distance between Zermatt and St. Moritz in 7 ˝ hours. You can travel on the Glacier Express at any time of year. The large windows in the passenger coaches offer spectacular views of the Alpine scenery. The dining coach is furnished in antique style and offers exquisite cuisine along with tilted wine glasses so that you can enjoy your wine without any danger of spillage while ascending the steep Alpine slopes.
Swiss Chocolate Train
The Swiss Chocolate Train combines the pleasure of a train ride with the delight of Switzerland's delicious chocolates. The Swiss Chocolate train is a part of the Montreux-Oberland-Bernois Railway. It sets out from Montreux from June to October and takes visitors to the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. The Swiss Chocolate train travels past beautiful countryside with rolling vineyards and stops near the Gruyeres cheese factory. Passengers can tour the castle and cheese making center and purchase authentic Gruyere cheese. The train then proceeds to Broc where the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory is located. Enjoy a tour of the chocolate factory, taste the delicious chocolate as it is made and shop for chocolates at factory prices. Return to Montreux on the Swiss chocolate train, with happy memories of your chocolate-filled expedition.
Other famous train rides along scenic routes in Switzerland are the Bernina-Express/Heidi-Express, GoldenPass Line and the William Tell Express. You can enjoy tours on these scenic train routes with Switzerland Flexitours.
Switzerland's Intercity trains
Fast and efficient intercity trains connect most cities in Switzerland including Zurich and Lausanne, Zurich and Biel/Bienne and Bern and Biel/Bienne. There are also connecting trains to the airports at Zurich and Geneva. Trains also operate late into the night to enable tourists to get back to their hotels after an evening out in town.
Funiculars, Aerial Cable Cars, and Cogwheel Railroads
Some of the special train tours can enjoy while on traveling on tours of Switzerland, are:
Funicular Railways:
Funicular railways consist of a combination of railway line and a pulley system that lifts the coaches. Two coaches of equal weight are connected by a pulley system. As one car moves up a hill slope its counterweight - the second car - moves down. The cars pass each other along the way and after they reach the end of the track their direction of movement is reversed. Funicular railways are used on slopes and mountains where normal railway lines cannot be placed because of the steep gradient.
Cable Cars
These aerial conveyances consist of two coaches or gondolas suspended from a cable. The two cars act as counterweights, with each balancing the other as they move along the cable. Cable cars are used where a railway line cannot be placed on the surface of the ground, such as to carry people up a mountain from its base to the summit.
Cog wheel Railway
Also called rack-and-pinion, or rack railway a cog wheel railway is like a normal railway train with the addition of horizontal gears on the coaches. These horizontal gears, which consist of toothed gear wheels, provide additional traction on extremely steep slopes.
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BALNEOLOGIC BATH & SPAS: