The Swiss Alps

June 1, 2011 | Travel

Switzerland is linked by international crossroads and has superior transportation for easy access to tourist destinations in the four corners of the Alps: Lake Constance, Graubunden, Ticino, and Lake Geneva.

The Swiss Alps is  most admired for its magnificent mountain range, stretching as far as Italy, Germany, and France.

Travel anyway you want, on land or sea. Which ever choice you make, you’re quite sure to find scenic delights in every direction. Watch the refreshing view of the meadows, majestic glaciers as you pass by aboard the spic-and-span, modern Swiss train. Glacier Express, Bernina Express, William Tell Express, and the Golden Pass are among the popular train routes available.

Along the Alps are some of the famous tourist destinations. Geneva is the home of cosmopolitan tourists sharing the same shore with France. Here you can sail on Lake Geneva aboard the Montreaux, a 1904 steamship, and visit places like Montreux, Vevey, and Yvoire. Frequent boat race in Lausanne makes it an ideal place for sports enthusiasts where you get to see the thrill and adrenaline rush of the regattas.

Lake Neuchâtel is repertoire of panoramic views and captivating sceneries. Precious artifacts in Neuchâtel’s Museum of Archeology is an aesthetic delight for the love of ancient art. Alongside antiquated structures is the Artplage Mobile du Jura, perfectly combining high-tech poetry and science.

Lake-goers won’t get enough of Geneva’s magnificent lakes in Lucerne and Zurich. Lake Lucerne has the largest paddlesteamer in the world within a continental lake. The journey takes you to those idyllic sceneries of medieval sites. Zurich, on the other hand is one of the major cultural centers in the country.


Flightnetwork.com -Specializing in Cheap Flights

Visitors in Lake Maggiore will experience nature’s best in their lush greens and their colorful botanical gardens. The orchard along the shores of Lake Constance is reminiscent of the old days with their farmhouses spread across green pastures.

Hiking and biking best defines adventure. The Swiss Alps is a perfect place for trekkers with a taste for adventure. Walking shoes or boots will come in handy, so have them ready for a long journey ahead. Ryder-Walker Adventures sponsors a weeklong trip, taking you through valleys and mountain passes. The first leg of the journey starts in Locarno’s cobblestone streets, moving on to Ticino’s peaks and rivers. Here you’ll also see villages beautifully preserved in their pristine Italianate architecture.

Recommended Articles:

Travel to Sydney

Life in the Arctic

Tags:

Comments (1)

 

  1. Karren M. says:

    Hello There. I found your weblog using msn. That is an extremely smartly written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.

Leave a Reply