GEOGRAFY OF TOURISM

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Prof. Harjot Kaur Goradhan Bharti
17MHT1058
MBA .THM
 Switzerland
Switzerland is a land of intense natural beauty, dominated by
mountain peaks, rolling meadows, and impressive lakes.
Most travelers come here to experience the scenery and are also
pleasantly surprised by the cultural treasures found in the cities and
tourist centers.
Places such as Zurich, Geneva, Basel, and Lausanne offer world
class museums, lively arts scenes, lovely old architecture, fine
dining, and all the luxuries that come with great cities.
There are also many smaller towns and resorts that can serve as
a base for those looking to enjoy the landscape.
Many travelers begin their trip in Zurich, the largest city in
Switzerland and an important transportation hub.
Famous City In Switzerland
1. Bern
2.Chur
3.Friburg
4.Geneva
5.Gstaad
6.Interlaken
7.La Chaux De Fonds
8.Lausanne
9.Locarno
10.Zurich
Rheinfall - the biggest waterfall in Central
Europe

The city of Schaffhausen - a city with two

faces

The town of Saignelgier

Exclusive shopping in Bahnhofstrasse

(Zrich)

Grossmnster Church - the landmark of

Zrich. (Zrich)

Kunsthaus Museum (Zrich)

Attractions from Northern Switzerland
1.Rheinfall
Rheinfall
The biggest waterfall in Central Europe
(Northern Switzerland)
A tour of Western Switzerland necessarily also
includes a trip to Central Europe's largest
waterfall, Rheinfall. The mighty river Rhne
throws itself off the cliffs - a sight which will
take most people's breath away.
Rheinfall
Rheinfall
 2.The town of Saignelgier
The town of Saignelgier (Northern Switzerland)
The small town of Saignelgier is known for its horse
breeding, and every summer a famous horse market
is held, along with races, parades and presentations
of new breeds.

The surroundings are suited for a horseback holiday,

and there are lot of places to rent a horse, with or
without a carriage. In the winter, the area is a perfect
place for cross-country skiing.
Saignelgier
Saignelgier
 3. Grossmnster Church
Grossmnster Church - the landmark of
Zrich. (Zrich)
The Roman church of Grossmnster, finished
around the year 1200, serves as the city's
landmark and is situated beautifully where
Limmat River flows into Lake Zrich.
The church contains treasures dating form
Carl the Great, and is often used for concerts.
Grossmnster Church
The city of Interlaken (Interlaken)
(Interlaken is the essence of Swiss tourism, where you'll find a fantastic view of the
immense Jungfrau, the more than 100 year old hotel Grand Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau
and an atmosphere of classical Swiss romanticism.)

The city of Locarno (Locarno)

(Locarno, by the banks of the lake Lago Maggiore, is a well-visited destination for
many tourists. You can take a boat to both Italian and Swiss destinations from the
shores of the lake, and the city host a long series of events throughout the year, such
as a film festival in August.)

Leventina Valley
(Strada Alta, on the eastside of Levantine, is a 45-km long hiking trail. The trip can be
divided into lapses (there are many places to spend the night along the trail) and
takes you through beautiful nature and by historical buildings.)

Val Verzasca Valley

(Val Verzasca is a 30 km deep, beautiful valley, where a more than 200 years old
bridge is used for bungee jumping. The valley contains a lot of small, cosy villages,
old romantic bridges and marked hiking trails.)
The city of Interlaken (Interlaken)
The city of Locarno (Locarno)
 Itinerary for Switzerland
Duration 15 Days
New Delhi Zurich Geneva Zermatt
 Itinerary for Switzerland
1-Indira Gandhi International Airport To Zurich (ZRH) (Aprrox
$533) 7H 30 Min

DAY 1 TO 5 IN Zurich
The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money
and banks.
Take a break from the city and head to Lake Zurich and Mt Pilatus.
Head to Bahnhofstrasse and Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zrichfor some retail
therapy.
Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Lucerne (Biosphere
Entlebuch & Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke)).
There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Kunsthaus, take in
the spiritual surroundings of Fraumnster Church, pause for some serene
contemplation at Grossmunster, and enjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad
Tiefenbrunnen.
 From Day 6th to 8th day
Geneva
Capital of Peace
Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat
population and the highest number of international
organizations in any one city.
Visiting Lake Geneva and Bains des Paquis will get you outdoors.
You'll explore and learn at Patek Philippe
Museum and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum.
Get out of town with these interesting Geneva side-trips: Chillon
Castle (in Veytaux) and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee
Olympique) (in Lausanne).
Next up on the itinerary: admire the local landmark of The
Geneva Water Fountain.
 Zermatt
From Day 9th To 12th
Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt
serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.
Visiting The Matterhorn and Matterhorn Ski Paradise will
get you outdoors.
Intercontinental Church Society and Chateau de
Tourbillon will appeal to history buffs.
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zermatt: Spas &
Wellness (in Leukerbad) and Fondation Pierre Gianadda (in
Martigny).
The adventure continues: examine the collection
at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis, stroll the grounds
of Mountaineers' Cemetery, and stop by Jack Wolfskin Store.
 Interlaken
Day 13 to 15th
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Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of
the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its
proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese
Oberland region.
Get some cultural insight at UNESCO- Altstadt von
Bern and Aare Gorge.
Take a break from the city and head
to Axalp and Parasailing & Paragliding.
Take a break from Interlaken with a short trip to Zentrum
Paul Kleein Bern, about 40 minutes away.
There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species
at Heimwehfluh, admire the verdant scenery
at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, and see the interesting
displays at Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum.
You subban take a train from Zermatt to Interlaken
in 2.5 hours.

November in Interlaken sees daily highs of 9C and

lows of 1C at night.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to

allow time to travel back home.