Switzerland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Europe. Switzerland’s picturesque scenery and the admirable peaks of the High Alps attract many visitors every year. Because of its charming towns and romantic flair, many newly-weds also choose Switzerland as their honeymoon destination. Apart from that Switzerland is popular for Swiss chocolate, watches and clocks as well.
Switzerland is full of beautiful natural reserves like the Binntal Nature Reserve, Ela Nature Reserve, Hohgant Nature Reserve, Gantrisch Nature Reserve, Chasseral Nature Reserve and Val Müstair Biosfera. Apart from this Switzerland has many natural parks and one very beautiful National Park in Engadine that reflect the true beauty of nature.
Switzerland is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, Monte San Giorgio, Lavaux, and Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Cultural Landscape, Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona and Unesco Biosphere Entlebuch.
The other major tourist attractions in Switzerland include the Cathedrale de Lausanne, Chateau de Chillon, Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau Massif, Eiger Trail, Jungfraujoch, Lion Monument, Schweizerisches Landesmuseum and the Charles Bridge.
Switzerland has avibrant nightlife, with many pubs, bars, discos and nightclubs that are open ‘til the sunrise. The few famous night spots are Spring Brothers pub, Paperla Pub, The Carlton, Les Breseurs, Mr Pickwick and The Broken Disco. For adventure seekers the options range from trekking, ballooning, hiking to canyoning, hang-gliding and paragliding.
Switzerland has a favorable and pleasant climate throughout the year. The temperatures are moderate with no extremes. It’s neither too cold nor too hot, resulting in cool and temperate climate making it a dream destination all year round.
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