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What is the best thing about Switzerland that attracts over billion visitors a year to this beautiful country of lakes and mountains located in the heart of Europe?
1. According to Forbes, Switzerland has the cleanest air in the world, after Iceland. A thirty percent of Switzerland is covered by forest and woodland. Switzerland has 19 natural parks that provide a healthy environment and peaceful setting to relax in. The magnificent landscape amazes travelers with glaciers and majestic Alpine peaks, beautiful valleys, farmlands, wineries, waterfalls, palm and olive trees, 1484 beautiful lakes with crystal clear water. There are 9 car-free villages that can be reached only by a cable car, funicular, gondola lift, or an aerial tramway. Just a few of them can be reached by cars. However, cars are not allowed to enter the cities and should to be parked outside of cities.
2. The country is the perfect destination for travelers who enjoy nature beauty, culture-lovers, and foodies. 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 13 tourist regions, modern and Roman historical architecture, museums, art galleries, theaters, Christmas markets, festivals, cultural events, four diverse cultures of German, Italian, French and Romansh make this country rich of traditions and very unique. Switzerland is a paradise for gourmets. Delicious national cuisines are offered for every taste.
3. There are various types of accommodation for any travelers' budget with welcoming Switzerland's hospitality are available for visitors, such as:
4. Excelled public transportation connection to travel with comfort. Swiss travel route network of railways, roads, lakes and rivers of 28 382 kilometers with 28 777 stops is one of the finest worldwide. GoldenPass line, Glacier and Bernina express, world-famous scenic train routes, offer visitors the breathtaking scenery along the railways. Travel to Europe's highest mountain train station located at 3454 meter altitude. Waterway transportation covers a network of approximately 1545 kilometers with 148 boats.
5. There are endless opportunities for varieties outdoor activities all year around. The country is the perfect destination for travelers who enjoy adventure travel. The Alps are the main attraction for tourists in Switzerland. SwitzerlandMobility is the national network of non-motorized traffic for leisure and tourism that allows travelers experience Switzerland the active way along the most attractive routes. SwitzerlandMobility links these routes with public transportation and a wide variety of services in the leisure and tourism industry.
Different winter and summer sports, adventurous activities are available to choose from. Summer wellness vacation includes hiking, cycling, golf, rafting, canoeing, bungee jumping, Nordic walking, paragliding, polo, climbing and much more. Two regions in Switzerland guaranty good snow conditions in summer for skiing.
Travel by bicycle and discover the country - its charming historic towns and scenic landscapes. Rent a bicycle from any of 200 rental stations over the country. For winter vacation and activities, there are perfect downhill runs, cross-country ski trails, winter walking paths and toboggan runs for winter activities in more than 200 location.
6. Wellness and spas offered by 9 wellness destination in Switzerland for visitors to unwind, rejuvenate, and relax in the mountains. Switzerland has mineral springs and a century-old spa tradition of medical and wellness treatments. The resorts offer great recreation facilities, restaurants, and spas. Relax after a day of physical activities and enjoy the healing power of thermal and salt water pools, physiotherapy, alternative health treatments, foot reflexology, and a variety of massages. Take your time and get the best of the Switzerland sauna experience.
All of these make Switzerland the ideal destination for family, group and individual travel.
2. The country is the perfect destination for travelers who enjoy nature beauty, culture-lovers, and foodies. 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 13 tourist regions, modern and Roman historical architecture, museums, art galleries, theaters, Christmas markets, festivals, cultural events, four diverse cultures of German, Italian, French and Romansh make this country rich of traditions and very unique. Switzerland is a paradise for gourmets. Delicious national cuisines are offered for every taste.
3. There are various types of accommodation for any travelers' budget with welcoming Switzerland's hospitality are available for visitors, such as:
- youth hostels
- group accommodations in dormitories for tourists and groups, club and association houses, mountain refuges and huts agritourism or farm holidays, organized by farmers, and combined in the "Agritourism Switzerland" umbrella
- private rooms (holiday homes and apartments) - the properties which are offered for rental to third parties along with traditional hotels, B&B, and campsites
4. Excelled public transportation connection to travel with comfort. Swiss travel route network of railways, roads, lakes and rivers of 28 382 kilometers with 28 777 stops is one of the finest worldwide. GoldenPass line, Glacier and Bernina express, world-famous scenic train routes, offer visitors the breathtaking scenery along the railways. Travel to Europe's highest mountain train station located at 3454 meter altitude. Waterway transportation covers a network of approximately 1545 kilometers with 148 boats.
5. There are endless opportunities for varieties outdoor activities all year around. The country is the perfect destination for travelers who enjoy adventure travel. The Alps are the main attraction for tourists in Switzerland. SwitzerlandMobility is the national network of non-motorized traffic for leisure and tourism that allows travelers experience Switzerland the active way along the most attractive routes. SwitzerlandMobility links these routes with public transportation and a wide variety of services in the leisure and tourism industry.
Different winter and summer sports, adventurous activities are available to choose from. Summer wellness vacation includes hiking, cycling, golf, rafting, canoeing, bungee jumping, Nordic walking, paragliding, polo, climbing and much more. Two regions in Switzerland guaranty good snow conditions in summer for skiing.
Travel by bicycle and discover the country - its charming historic towns and scenic landscapes. Rent a bicycle from any of 200 rental stations over the country. For winter vacation and activities, there are perfect downhill runs, cross-country ski trails, winter walking paths and toboggan runs for winter activities in more than 200 location.
6. Wellness and spas offered by 9 wellness destination in Switzerland for visitors to unwind, rejuvenate, and relax in the mountains. Switzerland has mineral springs and a century-old spa tradition of medical and wellness treatments. The resorts offer great recreation facilities, restaurants, and spas. Relax after a day of physical activities and enjoy the healing power of thermal and salt water pools, physiotherapy, alternative health treatments, foot reflexology, and a variety of massages. Take your time and get the best of the Switzerland sauna experience.
All of these make Switzerland the ideal destination for family, group and individual travel.
