Switzerland - Switzerland’s compact size makes it easy to explore its fascinating towns and cities, lush meadows, wooded valleys, rolling green hills, peaceful lakes, and spectacular mountains and glaciers.
Sightseeing
Breathtaking mountains; vibrant cities; picturesque villages with flower-decked wooden chalets; castles; mediaeval Gothic architecture, monuments, chapels and churches; scenic valleys; boat rides on the lakes; beautiful architecture; and a variety of museums, galleries and festivals.
Accommodation
Conveniently located city hotels and holiday resorts.
Family activities
Alpamare water park Pfäffikon, Chateau Chillon Montreux, zoos, chocolate factories, Glacier Garden, Swiss Transport Museum, and beautiful countryside and mountains. Visit a farm and see how the famous Swiss cheese is made.
Entertainment
Switzerland offers fine food and entertainment. Dining can vary from chalet-like traditional restaurants serving fondue to the latest fashionable eateries; nightlife includes clubs, bars and discothèques; the thriving cultural scene offers ballet, theatre and concerts.
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Shopping
What you can buy – Precision watches, jewellery, handwoven lace, woodcarvings, cutlery, designer clothes, high street fashion, fine cheeses and Swiss chocolate.
Where you can buy – Department stores, supermarkets and boutiques. Shops offer a great selection, and goods are of very high quality.
Sports and Leisure
Sailing, windsurfing, swimming, water-skiing, horse riding, paragliding, biking and hiking during summer. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating and many other sports during winter.
Events
Sailing Regatta, Geneva (June); Lucerne Summer Festival (August – September); Zurich Festival (June – July); Montreux Jazz Festival (July); Festival of Geneva (August); Street Parade, Zurich (August); International Horse Show and Competition, Geneva (December); International Motor Show, Geneva (March).
Exploring by road
Roads are well-surfaced and clearly signed, ideally suited for car rental (right-hand drive) and coach tours. Train travel is swift and reliable.
How to get there
Swiss Air flies five times a week from Dar while Emirates fly daily from Dar with Immediate connection to Zurich. Holiday packages to Switzerland available, please contact us for more information.
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