The mountains are calling! And they are telling you to visit one of Europe’s most prized destinations, which is Switzerland! With century-old castles, postcard-perfect towns, and numerous snow-covered mountain ranges, who wouldn’t want to visit Switzerland? Located in the central region of Europe, this nation is divided into 26 cantons (administrative regions) and has many thriving cities, towns, and villages. With the capital city being Bern, a few of the most tourist-centric destinations cherished by tourists worldwide here include Lucerne, Geneva, Zurich, and Interlaken.
If you’re planning for your next international trip but have no idea where you want to go, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our Switzerland Tour Package from Nepal! Consisting of 5 nights and 6 days, this tour package is here to fulfill all your travel dreams. On this 6-day tour you will be visiting the most renowned cities and towns of Switzerland, namely Zurich, Montreux, and Zermatt, that have helped capture this nation’s rich history and flourishing cultural heritage!
Additionally, to make your trip truly worthwhile, you will also be traveling to Jungfraujoch, also nicknamed the Top of Europe, where you will go on a magical experience called “The Discovery Tour” and along this journey visit many exhilarating locations here that will surely take your breath away! Also, you’ll be stopping by the famous Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, from where you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of Europe’s most majestic mountain ranges like Eiger, Mont Blanc, and Jungfrau. In a similar realm, the Old Town District and Chillon Castle are two top historic destinations that will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Encompassing a range of unique and specially crafted attractions, this Switzerland Tour Package is sure to take you on a lifetime of adventures! Now, let’s learn about the fantastic locations you’ll be exploring in Switzerland!
Zurich- Portal to the Alps
At the heart of Switzerland lies Zurich, a bustling metropolitan city that is known for its historical museums, vibrant green parks, and colorful markets! Being the largest city in the country, Zurich also functions as the economic and cultural hub of Switzerland and is divided into 12 administrative districts. Likewise, Zurich is one of those cities that cherishes and promotes cultural diversity, where this flourishing city hosts a variety of international events yearly that focus on promoting the cultural richness brought in by Italian, Portuguese, and German communities living in this city for centuries. Comprising an area of 87.88 square kilometers, due to this city being in close proximity to the Swiss Alps, Zurich is also known as the “Portal to the Alps,” where travelers are even able to catch a glimpse of a few of these glorious mountain ranges namely, the Glarner Alps and Bernese Oberland, from some parts of the city!
In terms of traveling, Zurich is the perfect place for spending your vacation days, as you can find a good mix of cultural, adventurous, and historic destinations. A handful of the most famous attractions here include the Lake Zurich promenade, Rhine Falls, Swiss National Museum, Chinagarten Zurich, Lindt Home of Chocolate, Lindenhof, and Hauenstein City Garden Center. Furthermore, Zurich’s food culture is another reason why tourists visit this specific city in Switzerland in larger numbers, and a handful of the most mouthwatering food items here include zurcher geschnetzeltes (crispy potatoes served with creamy meat sauce), raclette (melted cheese on top of boiled potatoes), kasekuchen (cheesecake) and pretzel (pastry item). In and around the picturesque city of Zurich, you will be traveling to these fantastic locations:
- Old Town: Take a walk around the Old Town (also known as Altstadt), which is one of Zurich’s most cherished destinations! Being the perfect spot for history lovers to explore, this destination has many ancient landmarks, picturesque houses and lively restaurants that have helped preserve this city’s rich history and cultural heritage. Additionally, a few of the most recognized attractions located here include Grossmunster, Peterskirche and Fraunster, among others.
- Bahnstrasse: Being Zurich’s top sight for shopping, Bahnstrasse is a bustling shopping area that is home to some of the world’s most expensive stores! Walking down this busy street, you can find luxurious stores such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada and Giorgio Armani that you can visit and buy things from. Due to this area having a number of famous shops and vibrant restaurants, you’ll find that this destination has huge crowds of people constantly circulating this area. Moreover, as Switzerland is known for its chocolates, you can also find a good selection of stores selling popular chocolates like Lindt, Toblerone and Frey.
- Lindenhof: Ideal for nature lovers, Lindenhof is a serene hilltop park that is located nearby Zurich. From this hilltop, you’re able to get a panoramic view of the city of Zurich and the Limmat River that will surely take your breath away! Furthermore, before this area was a modern park, it used to be a Roman fort and a castle (named Turicum and Carolingian) that were built here previously. When you visit this park, you’ll find lots of lush green trees surrounding this area and can even find locals here taking walks, reading books and playing chess and petanque (a French game) that will also provide you a glimpse into the lives of residents of Lindenhof.
- Lake Zurich Promenade: Being one of Zurich’s most popular attractions, the Lake Zurich promenade is an unmissable destination that has attracted many tourists from all over the world. Having the serene Lake Zurich by its side, you will walk along the promenade (walking path) and get to see Lake Zurich from a close range along with nearby mountains and valleys. Furthermore, this promenade stretches for over several kilometers and also has many seating areas, restaurants, and cafes nearby it, so there are also huge numbers of people always present around this area.
- Rhine Falls: Located around 50 kilometers from Zurich near the town of Schaffhausen, Rhine Falls is Europe’s largest waterfall and measures a height of 23 meters and a breadth of 150 meters and is estimated to have formed during the Ice Age (which was around 15,000 years ago). Additionally, there are two viewing points located near this waterfall, which are on the east and west sides, which both offer spectacular views of this natural attraction.
Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch, also known as the Top of Europe, is a glacier saddle/ridge (a low point of an area formed by erosion of glaciers) that connects two famous mountains of the Bernese Alps, Jungfraujoch and Monch. Before 1912, the Jungfraujoch was a totally isolated area, as it was located at an elevation of 3454 meters from sea level and in the past consisted of only snow and ice. But when Adolf Guyer-Zeller, one of Switzerland’s most famous businessmen, came up with a brilliant idea to build a railway line from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfrau, many people didn't believe in this idea of his, but he still pushed through, believing in his vision. Finally, the construction of the railway line began and took 16 years to complete, and finally, on August 1, 1912, it was opened to the public. Now, Jungfraujoch is one of Switzerland's most popular attractions and is visited by huge numbers of people each year.
Additionally, Jungfraujoch is also called the “Top of Europe” due to it having the famous Jungfraujoch railway, which is the highest railway in Europe and located at an elevation of 3454 meters from sea level. Furthermore, travelers here are able to see views as far as the Vosges (mountain ranges) in France and even the Black Forest in Germany from the Sphinx Observatory in Jungfraujoch! To get the best experience of traveling all the way to the top of Europe, you will be going on a discovery tour consisting of one and a half hours, where you will explore all these remarkable destinations:
- 360-degree cinema room: Starting things off, firstly you will be visiting the 360-degree cinema room, which is a medium-sized room that shows informational videos of how Jungfraujoch looks in various weather conditions. Here, you can see the beauty of Jungfrau up close and personal through the projectors set up in the room and also gather information regarding Mount Jungfrau and its nearby mountain ranges and glaciers.
- Sphinx Observatory: Next, you will be visiting the Sphinx Observatory, also known as the “crowning glory” of Jungfraujoch. This is a viewing point from where you will be able to see Aletsch Glacier (a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) and see mountain ranges as far as the Vosges in France and Germany’s Black Forest. Moreover, there is also a dome located here for astronomical research as well. Being this high up from the ground will definitely add a moment of surrealness to your day, so make sure to take plenty of photos/videos to capture these incredible memories!
- Aletschgletscher: Continuing your tour, you will also visit the Aletschgletscher, which is the largest glacier in the Alps that stretches from Bernese Oberland to Valais in southwestern Switzerland. Though this area is majorly covered in snow during the winter season, a few of the most popular activities that tourists here enjoy include skiing, snow tubing, skating, and going on glacier tours, which are all fantastic ways to explore this snow-covered area. Additionally, during summertime, as the snow starts to slowly melt, many individuals also go hiking and trekking around this region as well.
- Alpine Sensation Round Tour Subway: Next, you will go on a walk in the Alpine Sensation Round Tour Subway, which is a 250-meter-long corridor filled with mesmerizing lights and sounds, and as you take a walk around this area, you can also see that this destination is centered around different themes, like Little Dreams of Switzerland, Time Traveling to the Early Days of Jungfrau, Guyer-Zeller’s Pioneering Spirit, History of the Jungfrau Railway, and the Karst Cavern. You’ll definitely have a fun time exploring this destination!
- Eispalast Ice Palace: The Eispalast Ice Palace has to be Jungfraujoch’s most unique destination, as it is a long, narrow tunnel made of literal ice! From the walls to the ceiling and floor, this tunnel is covered with ice, so you’ll surely feel like you've been transported to a different universe! Along your walk, you can also see ice sculptures of different animals like bears, penguins, huskies, and even igloos here as well.
- Glacier Plateau: Finally, you will explore the Glacier Plateau, which is located below Mount Jungfrau, from where you’ll be able to catch epic views of Jungfrau and Aletsch Glacier. Moreover, one side of the glacier offers views of the Mittelland, whereas the other side provides views of France’s mountain ranges and Germany’s Black Forest. Being a fantastic sightseeing destination of Jungfraujoch, this glacier platform is an unmissable spot for any nature lover and adventure seeker!
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Travel to the highest mountain station in Europe, which is the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, located at an elevation of 3883 meters from sea level. This mountain station was established to build a stronger path between Zermatt (a city in Switzerland) and Breuil-Cervinia (a commune in Italy) through cable car mediums so people could travel easily to and from these locations. Officially opened to the public in 2018, this mountain station has many sightseeing destinations, namely the 360-degree viewing platform, glacier palace, peak shop, and cinema lounge, which allow travelers to see and experience Switzerland's most majestic mountains, like Jungfrau, Eiger, and Mönch, and also its nearby glaciers and natural valleys. Additionally, visitors who are into adventure will also love this destination, as one can engage in a number of various activities, such as skiing and snowboarding in the scenic Theodul Glacier. In Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, you will explore these outstanding places:
- 360-degree panorama viewing platform: Stand on the 360-degree panorama viewing platform that is located 3883 meters from sea level, from where you’ll be able to see serene views of the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps. Additionally, you’ll also witness the beauty of the most popular mountain ranges of Switzerland, like the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, from this spectacular platform, along with seeing the Gorner and Theodul glaciers as well.
- Glacier Palace: Next, step into the Glacier Palace, which is the highest glacier palace in the world! This palace is actually a long tunnel covered in ice and is certainly one of Switzerland’s most unique destinations. While touring this tunnel, you will find ice sculptures of different animals, ice crystals of various shapes and sizes, a glacial crevasse, and even an ice slide!
- Cinema Lounge: Finally, take a seat and relax in the Cinema Lounge, which is a room with a huge screen projector and plenty of comfy chairs. You’ll be seated in one of these chairs and shown educational videos covering a range of topics such as the Swiss Alps mountains, local varieties of flora and fauna found in Matterhorn, and mechanisms of lifts/railways, and you’ll also be provided a general introduction to mountaineering. Lasting around 40 minutes, a visit to the cinema lounge will definitely prove to be a rewarding experience.
Montreux Attractions
It’s impossible to visit Switzerland and not stop by Montreux, a charming town located in the canton (administrative district) of Vaud. Home to Lake Geneva, which is Switzerland’s largest lake, Montreux is a town that looks like a fairytale destination! Where destinations such as Montreux Riviera, Chillon Castle, the Freddie Mercury Statue, the Queen Studio Exhibition Center, and the Corniche Lavaux Vineyards have helped capture this town’s everlasting beauty and rich traditions.
Additionally, another reason why Montreux is super popular with tourists is due to Lake Geneva. On top of being a top natural attraction, this lake also offers boating facilities to tourists, making it a perfect recreational activity for travelers to participate in. Likewise, Freddie Mercury, a famous singer/songwriter who also lived in Montreux for many years, said that this town helped him find inspiration and hope while writing songs, and after his death, a personalized statue was also built in his memory here. To best get to know Montreux, you will be exploring two renowned locations here:
- Montreux Riviera: Explore the scenic Montreux Riviera that stretches from Lutry to Villeneuve in the canton (administrative region) of Vaud and is composed of many of Montreux’s iconic destinations, such as Chillon Castle, Lavaux Vineyards, Lake Geneva, and the Freddie Mercury Statue. Moreover, tourists can also find a number of various local restaurants, cafes, and local stores around this area, which is another reason why Montreux Riviera has become a popular tourist attraction in Montreux.
- Chillon Castle: Visit the Chillon Castle that was built during the 11th century and is located on the shore of Lake Geneva. In the past, this castle used to be inhabited by the Counts of Savoy and Bernese Bailiffs (ruling regimes) of Switzerland but now belongs to the government of Switzerland. Furthermore, this castle is divided into a chapel, vaults, dungeons, and various courtyards and also houses a vast collection of archaeological items ranging from antique furniture items to traditional weapons, armor, and paintings. Exploring this castle will surely provide you insights into Switzerland’s past!
Make sure to grab this wonderful opportunity of traveling to Europe’s very best destination, which is Switzerland! This Switzerland Tour Package from Nepal, consisting of 5 nights and 6 days takes you on a seamless journey to the most renowned historical, cultural and adventurous attractions of Switzerland!
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