Switzerland's development stretches back to 1291, when a defensive alliance was formed among three cantons, forming the Swiss Confederation - which gained independence from the Roman Empire in 1499. As a result the Swiss population is formed from distinct linguistic groups, French, Italian, German and the traditional Romansch. It is common for Swiss residents to be multi-lingual.
Switzerland holds mountainous regions, with Jura in the north and the Alps in the south - famous for their ski slopes. The central plateau however holds rolling hills, great lakes and plains, creating a luscious green landscape during the summer months. Famous for it's rural mountain towns with their pine lodges and chalets, Switzerland also holds cities each with a unique character - from the vibrant and thriving, to the traditional and cultured.
Highlights
• To be updated
• Zurich
• Bern
• Geneva
• Lake Geneva
• Skiing in the Alps
• Jura
Tips and Hints
Drivers - speeding is a legal offence in Switzerland and could result in a court appearance in your country of residence.
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May 7th 2008Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Interlaken Switzerland is a bit of a postcard. So perfect do things work, so idyllic are their rolling green hills and dramatic snow capped mountains, and so friendly are their chubby blonde children that one be ... 17 photos[full story]
August 6th 2007Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Grindelwald Well, it looks like all of our blogs before this morning's post were lost in a server crash or something like that. Bummer. Its OK though because we know that everyone reads them all the day we post ... 8 photos[full story]
May 5th 2008Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Geneva So Europe and the rest of the world (except the USA) had the day off Thursday due to the May holiday, and the University gave us Friday off too; so I decided that I would go to Switzerland for a long ... 27 photos[full story]
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May 2nd 2008Europe » Switzerland » North-East » Zürich I finally discovered Zurich after so many trips to Baden without taking the time to get a chance to visit it. In fact, each step would bring me in a plce I would adore. I was like a child discovering ... 50 photos[full story]
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May 1st 2008Europe » Switzerland » South-West On May 1st, lily day and labour day, I went for the first time to Luzern and the lake neighborhoods with my friend Daniela. The weather was just splendid and I discovered such fantastic views on the m ... 36 photos[full story]
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