Switzerland

 

The Chillon Castle, lying on the shore of Lake Geneva, is the most famous castle in Switzerland. Covering about half of the country's area, the Swiss National Park is one of the worth-seeing spots. It offers amazing views of the Alps and great hiking trails. Also, don't miss the longest glacier in the Alps-the 23-kilometer Aletsch Glacier. A vacation to this wonderland will not be complete without a skiing adventure. Don't worry, Switzerland never lacks of beautiful ski resorts. Zermatt, located at the foot of the Swiss Alps, stands out as one of the world's most beloved ski resorts.Situated in Western Europe, Switzerland is a country known as the Land of the Alps. It offers the most breathtaking views of the magnificent Alps which occupies about 60 percent of its territory. It has about one hundred mountain peaks which tower nearly or above 4,000 meters, leaving visitors in awe. Small as it is, Switzerland enjoys a wide diversity of landscape and climate. Snow-capped mountains, lush forests, open pastures, unique tranquility, rich traditions and ancient architecture. These are the elements that give tourists a complete vacation.