Do you have the mood to travel to a country with dramatic landscapes? How about a French, German, or Italian that is fascinating with unique cultures? Alternately, you just want to hike along trails with breathing vistas. On the other hand, pamper yourself in the lap of luxury. Today we going to talk about Switzerland.When you are in Switzerland, you can take your pick from any of these wonderful offerings.
Geography
Bordered to the north by Germany, to the west by France, to the south by Italy, and to the east by Austria and Liechtenstein, Switzerland is a country with a strong tradition of political and military neutrality. However, do not let Switzerland neutrality fool you. The country is by no means flavorless.
As a landlocked country, Switzerland is renamed for its mountains. In the south are the spectacular snow-capped Alps and in the northwest is the magnificent Jura. Beside mountains, Switzerland also has a central plateau, composed of plains, large lakes, and rolling hills.
Language
Switzerland has four official languages German, French, Italian, and the little known Romansh, which is a close relative of Latin. So no, there is no such thing as a Swiss language.You can do better with English as most Swiss people speak it. However, it always best to learn at least one of the languages that the locals speak. In this case, German is your best bet. Many schools and institutions offer courses in the German language as well as other languages of the world.
Getting There
Three major airports service international flights. These found in Geneva, Zurich and Basel. You can also get in the country through any of the smaller airports in Bern and Lugano. Switzerlands Flagcarrier is called SWISS, a member of Star Alliance and a successor of the famous Swissair.
Another mode of entry to Switzerland is by rail. Trains are extremely common and they come from everywhere in Europe. As one of the two most central-lying countries in Europe (Germany being the other one), Switzerland proves to be a hub of railways and highways to the rest of Europe.
Getting Around
Switzerland has one of the best transportations in the world. Their trains are swift and always prompt. Their buses are clean. In addition, they have nearly half a dozen different kinds of transport systems that go through the mountains.
Note that while many of the bus routes go through the scenic Alps, there is actually no intercity bus network. Moreover, you also have given a multitude of discount options, such as half fare cards, multi-use tickets, and multi-day cards.
Generally, there is at least one train or bus on every route every hour. In fact, there are routes where buses and trains are running every 30 minutes. Therefore, you will truly have no problem getting around Switzerland.
