Hi friends,

I am Jyoti from India. Hope you are all enjoying the weekends, here I am going to participating in the SEC-16 WEEK-3 contest: https://steemit.com/hive-188972/@travelingsteem/sec-s16w3-or-where-do-you-plan-to-go-in-your-next-trip organized by Traveling Steem Community.

What ever my next trip is, but my desire to go to Switzerland is future because I have seen Switzerland many times in Tamil and Hindi movies and also read many articles about its famous places so I will share some of the articles written with you.

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Switzerland is one of the world's favorite holiday destinations. It is one of the richest countries in the world and offers tourists a breathtaking landscape full of winter activities, high peaks, sparkling lakes, waterfalls, valleys, museums, churches, wines, cheese and chocolates. It is made up of 16,000 square miles of glacier-covered Alps in Central Europe, which accounts for 65% of its total land area.

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Indian filmmakers love Switzerland, which is one of the most popular destinations for Indian tourists. Here we have listed 10 best places to visit in Switzerland and things to do in Switzerland for a memorable experience. Switzerland scenes are definitely among the songs featured in most of the mega-hit Indian movies. Thus the desire of Indians to go to Switzerland is increasing by watching Indian movies.

How to reach Switzerland

Since we are in India there are many airports operating flights to Switzerland, from all major Indian cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Usually in Europe or the Middle East. It depends on the selected airline.

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There are few direct flights to Zurich from Mumbai and New Delhi. Zurich Airport is the largest airport in the country, receives the most international flights and is well connected to the rest of the country by air and rail. Geneva Airport is a small facility near the French border and is shared by both countries. There are many ground transit options available within Europe to Switzerland.

Right time to visit Switzerland

End of the March to October is the ideal season to visit Switzerland. Winter sports enthusiasts will love December to March. The spring months (March to May) are full of flowering trees, alpine flowers and cows out to pasture. Visit this dreamy country in Europe at any time of year to enjoy its beauty and activities.

Places to visit in Switzerland

Zurich is one of the must-see places in Switzerland. Although Zurich is the financial and business capital of Switzerland, there are plenty of places to see and things to do. The city is divided into Old Town and New Town by the Zurich River. The old town is home to centuries-old churches, cobbled streets and Renaissance-era residences. St. Peter's Church, Zurich's only baroque church, should not be missed. It is noteworthy for having Europe's largest tower clock face, which measures 8.7 meters in diameter.

Geneva is situated in western part of Switzerland, on the banks of Lake Geneva. The city is famous for its amazing view points. It is the Red Cross and the UN. This beautiful place to visit in Switzerland is well connected to other parts by road, rail and air.

Geneva has iconic sights, including the Jet Teil (one of the world's tallest water fountains), an old town with picturesque squares and cobbled streets. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art called The Patek Philippe Museum, Ariana Museum, Palais des Nations, St. Peter's Cathedral and Molard Tower are among the best.

Places to visit in Geneva Visit St. Pierre Cathedral, which has Roman, Gothic and Neoclassical details dating from 1150. Saint-Pierre Cathedral stands at the highest point in Geneva's old town. Geneva is famous for its watchmaking tradition, the mother of high-end watchmaking. In honor of this honor, Geneva created the world's largest clock made of flowers. The Horloge Fleurie Flower Clock in Geneva is very popular.

The town of Zermatt in Switzerland is one of the must-see places. Being a car-free city, the easiest way to reach Zermatt is by train. There are hourly direct trains from Zurich and Geneva airports to Zermatt. The bus is the most common mode of public transportation here.

Zermatt boasts a modest fleet of solar-powered and electric buses that will transport you from one end of town to the other. This beautiful place can be visited by horse-drawn carriages, electric cars, gondolas or simply on foot. Zermatt is recognised for its lengthy ski routes and terrain suitable for all skill levels.

Zermatt is famous for the mighty Matterhorn, a symmetrical pyramidal mountain in the Alps. It looms majestically over the beautiful city and promises an adventure of a lifetime.

Home to gabled houses, medieval buildings and a centuries-old clock tower, Berne is one of the largest in the world. Beautiful cities and one of the best tourist destinations in Switzerland. The easiest way to reach Bern is by flight to Zurich International Airport and from there by train to Bern. There are trains every 30 minutes, and the travel takes roughly an hour.

The 12th-century clock tower stands tall on Marktgasse, the western city gate in the Old Town. The tower houses a beautiful astronomical clock, built in 1530 and considered one of the oldest in Switzerland. Berne, the capital of Switzerland, has some very impressive medieval architecture. It has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is often referred to as the 'City of Fountains' as more than 100 fountains can be found lining its streets.

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Apart from these places like Lucerne, Lugano, Gruyères, Locarno, Brienz are also worth visiting. A month is not enough for one to visit Switzerland because there are so many beautiful places, lakes waterfalls, mountains and meadows that give peace of mind and are located like heaven. If only money is in our pocket, we can see heaven in person.

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