| nning on visiting Switzerland this year? Here s my | | | | walking trails and a local association, the association |
| view on the must see attractions whether you are | | | | Genevoise des Amis du Salève, organises hikes for |
| planning a long weekend or few months travelling | | | | anyone who is interested. |
| around; | | | | 5) Go to carnival in Switzerland s third city, Basel. |
| 1) Skiing at Zermatt | | | | Basel is not only a gorgeous medieval town but it has |
| Zermatt is one of the most prestigious ski resorts in | | | | a fantastic carnival. Why not rent a costume and join |
| the Swiss Alps. People also come here in droves for | | | | the locals as they celebrate? For those who want |
| high quality mountaineering. Located in the south of | | | | more moderate pastimes there are several fine art |
| Switzerland near to the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a | | | | museums in Basel which is a highly cultured city. |
| beautiful resort which has picturesque old wooden | | | | 6) Visit the capital Berne for a meal out. |
| buildings in typical Swiss style. Tourists pay a lot of | | | | Few people know that Berne is the capital of |
| money to go skiing here but you can get cheap car | | | | Switzerland and even fewer know how many good |
| hire Switzerland skiing packages which include your | | | | restaurants it has. Although it is expensive you can |
| winter tyres and equipment racks. You will need a | | | | get fantastic Swiss as well as international cuisine. |
| four by four vehicle to attempt going up the steep | | | | 7) Swim in Lake Zurich |
| Pennine Alps. | | | | One of Europe s purest and freshest lakes, this is an |
| 2) More skiing at Davos | | | | ideal place to swim or go sailing during the summer. |
| Davos is Switzerland s largest ski resort and also the | | | | You will be among hundreds of Swiss families who |
| highest city in Europe. There are more than enough | | | | take the time to enjoy the alpine delights. Coupled |
| chair lifts and ski facilities to keep everyone happy as | | | | with a picnic or barbecue the experience is truly |
| well as a thriving apres ski scene. | | | | unforgettable. |
| 3) Bar hopping in Zurich | | | | 8) Head for the world famous ski slopes in Valais by |
| Zurich is a surprisingly lively city for those who come | | | | visiting Lausanne. |
| here with preconceptions of the boring Swiss. You | | | | Knowing a little French in Lausanne will get you a long |
| can find almost any type of music including hip hop, | | | | way and as long as you book your ski passes and |
| rock, dub and funk in an array of well decorated and | | | | car hire ahead of time you are sure to enjoy |
| stylish bars and nightclubs. Amazingly Zurich has more | | | | yourself. Lausanne has a large student population and |
| clubs than any other city of its size in Europe. The | | | | an accordingly thriving nightlife. |
| Zuritipp is an online event calendar which can fill you in | | | | 9) Practice your Italian for a visit to Lugano |
| on all the latest gigs and performances which are | | | | Lugano is the main Italian speaking part of |
| taking place. District five of Zurich West is the where | | | | Switzerland and is as pretty as anywhere else in the |
| most of the clubs can be found. If you want a light | | | | country. Set around a dazzling lake there are |
| snack to keep you going while you drink then have | | | | magnificent buildings and even palm trees to marvel |
| some of the famous Swiss fondue in any of these | | | | at. Lugano is also close to Lake Como. |
| bars. | | | | 10) And finally more skiing at St Moritz |
| 4) Get a great view at Lake Geneva. | | | | Experience the charm of Switzerland s oldest ski |
| Take the Téléphérique du Salève for simply | | | | resort. St Moritz is popular with skiers from all over |
| stunning views across Lake Geneva and the | | | | Europe, not least because it has sunshine on almost |
| mountains beyond. This cable cars leads to miles of | | | | every day of the year coupled with great powder. |