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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.

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• To be updated • Zurich • Bern • Geneva • Lake Geneva • Skiing in the Alps • Jura

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Drivers - speeding is a legal offence in Switzerland and could result in a court appearance in your country of residence.

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By JamesnEmily
October 22nd 2009

Escape to Pianta Monda Europe » Switzerland » South-East » Bellinzona

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Hello all, now to the best part of our trip so far... Our friend Ingo, from Freiburg, told us about this agricultural cooperative in the remote Ticino region of Switzerland. We had previously written to them while in Sarnen, and we super excited when we received the positive mail from Ulrico, one of the founders, a couple of days later . Our journey there was long but satisfying as we left Sarnen at around 9:30a and finally arrived in the hills of Pianta Monda at 7:30p, helped on our way by a kind stranger. Our adventurous travel there involved an amazing [View Full Entry]

By ika7
October 21st 2009

So jetzt hob i wieder wos zum erzählen Europe » Switzerland » North-East

WiwannihÃ¼tte

Hi, so jetzt gibts wieder einiges zum erzählen. Also jetzt hob i immer nur geschrieben, dass es in der Freizeit "mega cool" ist und jetzt wird es mal Zeit für einen schulische Bericht :-D. Eiso meine Hauptaufgaben sind altgriechisch lernen und Bibelkunde, eiso die Bibel studieren was drinnen steht und Zusammenhänge zu verstehen. In unserer Klasse ist es ein Hoch und Tief mit den Noten, einmal sind wir Top dann wieder einmal Flop ;-D, aber Mdx (so heißt das Notensystem) ist doch nicht das Leben oder?? Jo sonst glaub i laufts bei mir gonz guat in das Schule und der Unterricht [View Full Entry]

By Beebe
October 21st 2009

I Get to Speak French for a Few Hours Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Geneva

Lake Maggiore

Day One Geneva to Milan But now we're in Italy....and I can't yet speak Italian...frustration again! We started this trip with a late taxi, but that has been the only problem...and we still got to the airport in plenty of time...Everyone we dealt with has been extra nice from the United ticket agent to the train conductors. We've had no one bother us or ask us for anything! Not even one taxi driver has approached us! We were able to travel in business class from DC to Geneva, so that was quite wonderful...the seats moved to a completely flat position for [View Full Entry]

By Melchior
October 19th 2009

Brazil, Switzerland, Ibiza, London, Goa... Europe » Switzerland » South-East » Lugano

On the road...again! She ducked and dodged, watchful, eyes alert, dark black. Studying, waiting, learning... Then, the light changed, the look was another. She knew. She was ready. Uh oh, time to get out of here! Too late. She weaved like a cobra, hypnotic She was coiled and poised to strike One, two, three, you were hit by a tree! Full speed, different angles, no chance! She is small, she is light, she is clear-faced and bright-eyed, fast and furious, sweet and shy. She is Sonia, from a small fishing village called Chapora, Goa. She is the World Boxing Cham [View Full Entry]

By ShiraGreenbaum
October 19th 2009

Luzern Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Lucerne

Lucerne First of all, the train ride to Lucerne was the most beautiful ride on which I have ever been. Switzerland is SO SO beautiful! Everything was so green and the small towns in the hills are adorable. There was a gorgeous waterfall around each turn and the whole time we were riding towards the incredible snow-covered Swiss Alps. I could not wait to get off the train and take some pics! Cheese Festival After shopping for some warmer clothes to keep me more comfortable the rest of the trip (unfortunately, I think I had my last beach day in Cinque [View Full Entry]

By ChrisandMollie
October 16th 2009

Watch Out Norway, Switzerland is in Town! Europe » Switzerland

Sunset

In the famed “Most Breathtaking Country” Contest, judged by the Charters, Norway now has a new fierce competitor: Switzerland. Wow, is Switzerland amazing. We went there for a week partially to celebrate my birthday (which somehow keeps coming faster and faster) and to just have a relaxing getaway. We stayed in a small town, Adelboden, in the Alps. Among the many enjoyable parts of our stay were view of the mountains from our room, really friendly townspeople, being able to get into the mountains for a hike in only a few minutes, Swiss cheese (yum), and Swiss chocolate (double y [View Full Entry]

By linford
October 15th 2009

rapidlydecreasingtemperature Europe » Switzerland

Guten Tag My last entry ended with a kind of gloat about the very clement weather we were experiencing in France. Well the divine being responsible for weather over Northern Europe and the one responsible for Karma have together conspired to make it piss down on our tent for all of the 4 days we spent in the Black Forest in Germany. Did still enjoy the tranquil scenery a bit although maybe not so much the horrendous food - which I remember only too well from my time here before. Don't think Sharon was too taken by the kitchs-ey, slow driving, [View Full Entry]

By Dylan 1991
October 15th 2009

Klein Matterhorn Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Zermatt

Managed a solid six hours of boarding which is a good effort considering the size of the mountains.. Hard on the old legs. Had a go on the half pipe and im pretty sure i have a brocken arm and maybe a few brocken ribs..nah abit of r&r and it should be sweet! Also played the "how many asian tourists you can spray when they fall over game" lucky for me a whole Asian tour group was on the mountain got a personal best of fifteen!..ummm its time for me to make like a tree, Switzerland is way too expensive, because [View Full Entry]

By Dylan 1991
October 14th 2009

The Matterhorn, Switzerland Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Zermatt

The Matterhorn is still closed. The wind isnt as strong as yesterday but the temperature at the peak is minus fifteen degrees. Instead of going to Interlaken I am going to stay here until I am able to snowboard this stupid mountain. The train to Interlaken is a budget crunching 80Franks so its probably a good idea i dont go. I also found out that with Eurail, one country isnt one day, you can go as far as you can in that date on any train service which is bloody good! i dont know what im going to do today. Just [View Full Entry]

By izazou82 gmail com
October 14th 2009

Quand les Allemands envahissent la Suisse Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Lake Geneva

Fondue

J'ai eu l'immense plaisir de recevoir ma bonne amie Antje, son copain Florian et sa soeur Lisa, directement venus de Bremen en Allemagne dans ma ville d'adoption pour 5 jours! Comme ils étaient trois et que j'habite un minuscule studio, je n'ai pas pu leur offrir le gîte, mais je leur avais réservé une chambre privée dans une auberge de jeunesse et je leur ai servi de guide pour la semaine. Antje est une amie que j'ai rencontré il y a quelques années déjà lors d'un séjour à Terre-Neuve, j'avais rencontré Lisa lors de mon passage à Berlin (le même été) [View Full Entry]

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