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In the high mountains, where the air is pure and thin, one breathes more freely and feels lighter in body and brighter of mind.” Thus wrote the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. And he was absolutely right. On a mountaintop, everyday stresses seem insignificant: you feel on top of the world! The views from Switzerland’s high summits are heavenly. Each peak – from the Rigi to the Säntis, from Muottas Muragl to the Schilthorn – reveals a breathtaking natural landscape with its own unique charm. Our new holiday magazine gives you a preview of what to expect when you visit, and shows how you can reach the finest viewpoints easily with the help of spectacular cog railways, cable cars and funiculars. Switzerland’s magnificent natural landscapes thrill and inspire countless visitors. Discover for yourself the magic of our mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes – and experience natural highs that you’ll never forget. Welcome to Switzerland: we look forward to your visit!
In the high mountains, where the air is pure and thin, one breathes more freely
and feels lighter in body and brighter of mind.” Thus wrote the philosopher
Jean-Jacques Rousseau. And he was absolutely right. On a mountaintop,
everyday stresses seem insignificant: you feel on top of the world!
The views from Switzerland’s high summits are heavenly. Each peak – from the
Rigi to the Säntis, from Muottas Muragl to the Schilthorn – reveals a breathtaking
natural landscape with its own unique charm. Our new holiday magazine gives
you a preview of what to expect when you visit, and shows how you can reach
the finest viewpoints easily with the help of spectacular cog railways, cable cars
and funiculars.
Switzerland’s magnificent natural landscapes thrill and inspire countless visitors.
Discover for yourself the magic of our mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes –
and experience natural highs that you’ll never forget.
Welcome to Switzerland: we look forward to your visit!
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René Kamer’s favourite scenic trips<br />
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Royal Rigi round tour,<br />
Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region<br />
The trip starts in Lucerne with a cruise on a historic paddle<br />
steamer to Vitznau. Here you change onto a cog train for a<br />
ride on Europe’s first mountain railway, built in 1871, up to Rigi<br />
Kulm. The summit of the “Queen of the Mountains” promises<br />
glorious panoramic views of the Alps, lakes and the Swiss<br />
Plateau. Return on the beautiful alternative route via Arth-Goldau.<br />
Webcode: 28260 /<br />
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Swiss Extend<br />
Schilthorn, Bernese Oberland<br />
Some of the finest views of the Bernese Oberland’s spectacular<br />
mountains, including the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau,<br />
are from the 2,970-metre Schilthorn. The 32-minute ride up in<br />
the panoramic cable car – past thundering waterfalls and sheer<br />
cliffs – is an unforgettable experience in itself; at the summit,<br />
the vista opens out to take in 200 peaks.<br />
Webcode: 42578 /<br />
Swiss Extend<br />
Four Lakes Trail,<br />
Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region<br />
This walk from Engelberg to Melchsee-Frutt is a classic among<br />
the many spectacular high-altitude hikes of central Switzerland.<br />
Highlights include the mountain scenery around the glaciertopped<br />
Titlis, the views of the Bernese Alps, the rich flora and<br />
of course the four lakes: the mirror-like Trübsee, the deep-blue<br />
Engstlensee, the turquoise Tannensee and the picturesque<br />
Melchsee.<br />
Webcode: A57088 /<br />
Swiss Extend<br />
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Centovalli train trip, Ticino<br />
Train journeys don’t get much more spectacular than this. The<br />
narrow-gauge Centovalli railway leads for nearly 60 kilometres<br />
through 100 valleys, across giddy viaducts, along deep<br />
gorges, past thundering waterfalls and through colourful forests<br />
of chestnut and lush vineyards. Book accommodation for<br />
the following night in Locarno, and enjoy a relaxed evening by<br />
lovely Lake Maggiore.<br />
Webcode: 28324 /<br />
Swiss Extend<br />
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Lavaux vineyards, Lake Geneva Region<br />
The terraced vineyards of Lavaux overlooking Lake Geneva, a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a sight no one should miss.<br />
The “Train des Vignes” offers a comfortable way of exploring<br />
them. The blue-and-yellow train takes just 12 minutes to wind<br />
from Vevey through the vineyards up to Puidoux-Chexbres,<br />
where you can sample the superb local wines: virtually every<br />
cellar offers tastings.<br />
Webcode: 36515 /<br />
Swiss Extend<br />
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