Switzerland Great Tour

Sobre el destino: A Zúrich siempre le acecha la idea errónea de que no es nada más que una ciudad de banca, la realidad es bien distinta. Es cierto que Zúrich es la sede de una de las mayores bolsas de valores del mundo y es el motor económico de la propia Suiza, pero dejando atrás los mercados y los precios de acciones, hay una ciudad vibrante, moderna y llena de cultura. Prueba de ello es el barrio Zurich West. Sus antiguos almacenes, viaductos y naves de construcción naval se han convertido en centros de arte, bares de moda y boutiques extravagantes. En Langstrasse, el célebre barrio rojo de la ciudad, ahora se puede comprar un bolso elegante hecho a mano por un diseñador emergente o seguir persiguiendo las faldas. Las calles medievales de la ciudad son un hervidero de cafés en las esquinas, tabernas y restaurantes de moda de talla mundial. Es fácil pasar una tarde simplemente absorbiendo su atmósfera relajada, sobre todo en verano, cuando la orilla del río trae en un ambiente de playa. El invierno es también muy especial. Bajo el hechizo de la nieve, las callejuelas empedradas, fuentes, paseos y la impresionante arquitectura de la ciudad vieja para ser inmortalizadas. En esta época es cuando los mejores mercadillos de Navidad invaden la ciudad y el olor de canela del Glühwein, vino caliente, impregna la ciudad. Los compradores estarán en su elemento aquí en cualquier época del año. El lado llamativo de Zúrich es evidente en las tiendas de diseñadores de lujo de Bahnhofstrasse, la principal calle comercial de la ciudad. Pero esta ya no es una ciudad solo para los ricos; hay un montón de tiendas inusuales y alternativas escondidas en la calles de la ciudad. Bañada por el río Limmat y el extremo norte del lago de Zúrich, la madre naturaleza, sin duda sonríe en la mayor ciudad de Suiza. Los arquitectos fueron corteses en sus adiciones también – bassta ver las iglesias de Fraumünster y Grossmünster, que están cara a cara a cada lado del rio. Cuando haya tenido suficiente de la diversa gama de restaurantes, museos de primer orden y vida nocturna palpitante, siempre le queda la cercana montaña Uetliberg o hacer un viaje en barco en el Lago de Zúrich, aunque sólo sea para recuperar el aliento antes de sumergirse de nuevo en delicias de la ciudad.

Sobre el destino: St Moritz exude salud y riqueza. Este complejo no necesita presentación. Es uno de los lugares vacacionales más conocidos de Europa. Zona de juegos de la alta sociedad de hoy en día, las propiedades curativas de sus aguas se conocen desde hace 3000 años. Si te gusta el esquí, entonces St Moritz es para ti. Sin embargo, San Moritz tiene más que ofrecer que el esquí. Esta pequeña ciudad, situada en un pequeño lago pintoresco cerca del valle de Engadina, ofrece muchas otras instalaciones deportivas para practicar golf, rafting, y vela o para hacer paseos a caballo. Y también es el lugar perfecto para relajarse en el lago, para ir de excursión y admirar increíbles paisajes y, por supuesto, hacer algunas compras. Durante su visita a los varios museos de la ciudad, puede familiarizarse con su pasado histórico. El Museo Engadina exhibe una colección de arte y tradiciones populares, el Museo Segantini muestra obras del pintor Giovanni Segantini. En el centro de St. Moritz se encuentra la Torre de Pisa, construida en el siglo XII. La torre, cuya altura es de 33 metros, está claramente inclinada. Otro símbolo de la ciudad es la Abadía, a su alrededor se encuentran numerosas iglesias, tesoros y reliquias. Este pequeño pueblo encantador, acogedor y con encanto, donde la calidad de servicio es inigualable, es un paraíso para los amantes de las montañas nevadas y del lujo.

Sobre el destino: Lugano es una ciudad junto al lago en Ticino, la parte de habla italiana del sur de Suiza. Con un microclima templado, Lugano ofrece palmeras, bulevares pintorescos, impresionantes vistas del lago y los Alpes, y un montón de oportunidades para actividades al aire libre y bajo techo. Lugano también hace una buena base para visitar otras ciudades y sitios en la zona. La ciudad es un lugar agradable para relajarse en el verano y está a sólo media hora de distancia del lago de Como. La capilla de Santa Maria degli Angeli, diseñada por el famoso arquitecto Mario Botta, es una maravilla de la arquitectura contemporánea, con pinturas de Enzo Cucchi. La capilla, construida entre1992 y 1994 está dedicada a Santa María de los Ángeles, y cuenta con características innovadoras en términos de diseño religioso edificio. También puede visitar el Parco Civico - Ciani. Esta zona cuenta tanto las características de un italiano y un jardín Inglés: exuberante macizos de flores se alternan con espacios verdes y árboles y arbustos de todo el mundo. El museo Swissminiatur, en Melide, que fue inaugurado en 1959 y es el único parque en miniatura en Suiza. Los modelos detallados y auténticos incluyen sitios conocidos como el pueblo de Heidi en Maienfeld, los castillos de Burgdorf y Chillón, el Parlamento Federal en Berna, y la Catedral de Milán, el único modelo que también se puede ver desde el interior. Dieciocho modelos de trenes viajan entre los edificios de aproximadamente 3,5 km de pistas.

Sobre el destino: Zermatt is a scenic ski resort, located at the northern base of the mighty Matterhorn. Skiing, hiking and mountaineering are the main attractions in this resort, nonetheless there is so much more to see in this flower bedecked village. Hinterdorf is the oldest part of Zermatt where you can still find a few of the old traditional Swiss wooden houses dating back to the 17th and 16th century. The St. Mauritius Church dominates the skyline of Zermatt. It is located at the Church Square, Kirchplatz, in the heart of Zermatt's busy city centre. Next to the Catholic Church, the Matterhorn Museum houses the remains and preserves Zermatt's history. Located close to St. Mauritius Church is the town's cemetery, the Mountaineers' Cemetery. There, the headstones tell some amazing stories of the climbers who met with destiny during their attempt to climb the Matterhorn. The main street is a hive of activity and has restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, gift shops and many shops retailing Swiss Watches. Beautiful Swiss style buildings adorn each side of the street. The English Church is a lovely little church set high on the hill overlooking Zermatt. It is a very heavily timbered building inside and, whilst not as big or as ornate as the Catholic Church, it has a charm all of its own. Well worth the walk up the hill. Bustling, crowded, busy and beautiful all at the same time, Zermatt is the epitome of Swiss atmosphere. Although busy with visitors and holidaymakers, this town has retained that lovely Swiss ambience and feel about it.

Sobre el destino: On the shores of Lac Léman at the foot of towering Alpine peaks, Lausanne is the seat of the International Olympic Committee. In summer, the Quai d’Ouchy becomes the equivalent of a Mediterranean resort with sailing, swimming, and waterskiing. But Lausanne was once the seat of bishops, and its old sections retain an ecclesiastic, medieval air. The rue Cité Devant and rue Cité Derrière comprise the heart of the old city. These medieval streets lead to the beautiful Gothic Cathédrale. Famed for its rose windows, it’s one of the outstanding monuments of Switzerland. The Château Saint-Maire is a short walk up from the cathedral and has a large and sunny terrace, which offers a good view of Lac Léman. Place de la Palud, nearby, has a large fountain where young people congregate. Place St-François, a small, quaint shopping district, is also a good spot for people-watching. The church of St-François has brilliantly coloured stained glass windows and a 15th century steeple. The Olympic Museum presents the philosophy of the Olympics and recounts their history. The quai de Belgique is a lakeside promenade flanked by flowers, immaculate gardens, small fountains and benches. Nature-lovers will also enjoy the statues and placid ponds of the Parc du Denantou at the end of quai d’Ouchy. Home to two highly regarded universities, Lausanne is a happening and dynamic city offering many attractions and activities. Lausanne is, as well, a city for active night owls, over the past decade Lausanne has transformed itself into the nightlife capital of French-speaking Switzerland: bars, nightclubs, pubs, discos, jazz clubs, theatres, etc. The city offers a wide range of establishments. If you happen to be in Lausanne in July, make sure you don't miss the Festival de la Cite. In the streets of the old town, this festival presents all types of performing arts, from dancing to theatre to rock concerts

Sobre el destino: The city of Geneva has a population of 200,000 inhabitants and is one of largest in Switzerland, is the capital of the canton and is situated on the Lac Leman, also named Lake of Geneva, it is divided by Rhône River, which emerges from the lake. It is a nice and charming city with numerous bridges. The Gothic Cathédrale de St-Pierre towers over the vieille ville, Geneva’s old section of narrow, winding streets and flower-bedecked homes. Climb the north tower for a spectacular view of the old town. Most of the city’s museums are in the vieille ville. The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire prides itself on its eclecticisms. Exhibits range from ancient Greek vases to Dadaism art. The Petit Palais houses a wonderful collection of modern art in an intimate 19th century palace. Geneva’s lakefront is beautiful. The audacious Jet d’Eau is one of the world’s tallest fountain. Don’t miss the manicured Jardin Anglais with its famous Horloge Fleurie, a large clock adorned with flowers, erected in homage to Geneva’s clock industry. Geneva remains the international city it has been for centuries, epitomizing the Swiss neutrality which has welcomed such diverse visitors as Lenin and Borges. Today, diplomats and the executives of innumerable corporations fill Geneva’s offices, though seldom its spotless streets. Sedate and picturesque, Geneva is the most pleasant city in Switzerland.

Sobre el destino: Neuchâtel is the capital of the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel on Lake Neuchâtel. The city is sometimes referred to historically by the German Neuenburg, which has the same meaning, since it originally belonged to the Holy Roman Empire and later Prussia, which ruled the area until 1848. The official language of Neuchâtel is French and is a pilot of the Council of Europe and the European Commission Intercultural cities programme. You must visit the old castle of Neuchatel, the historic downtown, the so-called "Eglise Rouge", the Red Church and the old Chateau which sits atop a small hill in the center of town houses the parlaiment of the Canton of Neuchatel, as well as an old medieval cathedral. The Chateau is also situated in the midst of the city's Old Town, which features many centuries old yellow sandstone buildings and narrow cobblestone streets. As well, a large red Catholic church dominates the skyline of Northeastern Neuchatel.

Sobre el destino: Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. Located in northwest Switzerland on the river Rhine, Basel functions as a major industrial centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The Basel region, culturally extending into German Baden-Württemberg and French Alsace, reflects the heritage of its three states in the modern Latin name: ""Regio TriRhena"". It has the oldest university of the Swiss Confederation (1460). Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city comprises a large number of theatres and many museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the world's oldest art collection accessible to the public. In addition, the Theater Basel was chosen in 1999 as the best stage for German-language performances. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Gates to the Walled City. A (third) ring of fortifications around the whole old city was constructed after the great earthquake of 1356. • Marktplatz, Market square. Fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and pastries, flowers are available each working day. • Rathaus (Town Hall) Right on Marktplatz, this beautifully renovated Renaissance palace is still in official use, but you can enter the courtyard on your own, or join a guided tour.

Sobre el destino: Bern, the charming capital of Switzerland, unfolds along a graceful bend of the Aare River and feels more like a relaxed medieval town than a political center. Its UNESCO‑listed Old Town is a maze of arcaded streets, sandstone facades, and hidden courtyards that invite slow wanderings rather than rushed sightseeing. Cobblestone lanes lead you past elaborate 16th‑century fountains, traditional cellar bars, and boutique shops sheltered beneath six kilometers of covered arcades—the perfect refuge in any weather. At the heart of the city stands the Zytglogge, an iconic clock tower with an ornate astronomical clock that has been entertaining onlookers for centuries. Nearby, the soaring Bern Minster rewards those who climb its tower with panoramic views over the red‑tiled roofs and the emerald ribbon of the Aare. A short walk away, the Federal Palace reminds you that this tranquil city is also the seat of Swiss democracy, and on market days the Bundesplatz fills with stalls selling local cheeses, flowers, and regional specialties. Nature is never far in Bern. In summer, locals and adventurous visitors float down the crystal‑clear Aare River, while the Rose Garden hilltop park offers one of the best viewpoints over the cityscape, especially at sunset. The Bear Park, home to live bears—the city’s centuries‑old symbol—sits just across the river from the Old Town, providing a unique blend of folklore and urban greenery. For art lovers, the Zentrum Paul Klee and the Kunstmuseum showcase masterpieces from Swiss and international artists. Bern is also an ideal base for exploring the wider region. Excellent rail connections link the city to the Bernese Oberland, where alpine excursions to Interlaken, Grindelwald, or the Jungfraujoch are easy day trips. After a day in the mountains, you can return to Bern’s cozy cafés, riverside terraces, and traditional restaurants to enjoy local dishes such as rösti and Bernese platter, accompanied by Swiss wines or craft beers. Quiet yet full of character, Bern rewards visitors who appreciate atmosphere, history, and a slower pace of travel.