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Neuchatel: The Anachronistic City in Switzerland
Neuchatel is a beautiful little town in Switzerland situated on Lake Neuchatel. It managed to become an anachronistic holdover from the middle ages into the 19th century and thereby almost brought Switzerland and Prussia to declare war on each other. Today, it has a university and is a centre for tourists visiting the beautiful countryside and the Jura Mountains.
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6 likes | Geneva: A Dream City in The Middle of The Alps
This Swiss city offers great views of the famous Mont Blanc and the lake of Geneva with an unforgettable sense of hospitality and international touch. Skiing, business or just sightseeing Geneva will be making anyone feel at home.
Lugano, The Largest Italian Speaking Town in Switzerland
Lugano is the warm spot of Switzerland, situated in the southern Republic and Canton of Ticino on Lake Lugano. The local climate is warm enough that palms and other southern plants thrive, and nestled in between in the lake and the mountains, it offers breathtaking views wherever you go.
Arlesheim: A Village with a Cathedral
The village of Arlesheim is situated just outside the city of Basel in Switzerland. Mainly a farming community, it contains a cathedral and a town centre built in the 17th century, two castles, and a large English garden. Arlesheim is worth a visit for its sights alone, but a must for music lovers to hear the Silbermann organ in the cathedral.
Fribourg: City on The Language Divide of Switzerland
The city of Fribourg is located only 20 miles from Berne, but is today mainly French speaking though it started out as a German speaking city. It boasts the only Catholic University in Switzerland and has retained its medieval character throughout the city to this day. If you want to get a feeling for the lifestyle 600 years back, this is the place to visit.
From Russia with Love: A Bear Hug
Berne, seat of the Swiss federal government, lists as one of its main attractions the ‘Bärengraben’, the compound of bears. After the death of the last bear in April 2009, the new bears have arrived these days, a gift from Dimitri Medwedew, the President of Russia due in Berne end of September 2009.
Lausanne: World Capital of the Olympic Movement
Lausanne is best known as the world’s Olympic capital; sometimes it is called the World Sports Capital as well. But it is also a charming town on Lake Geneva with a friendly population that makes you feel very much at home anytime you visit.
Dada’s Home: Return of the Cabaret Voltaire
The cabaret Voltaire, originally an empty music hall in Zürich Switzerland, served as a haven for creative expression for exiled artists during world war two. It served as the birthplace of Dadaism and ignited a spark that would serve as the single most inspirational artistic movement of the 20th century. After lying relatively dormant for almost 80 years, with the help of the CEO of Swatch group, Nicolas Hayek, the cabaret once again opened its doors in 2004.
