Switzerland

Best of Switzerland

We visit Switzerland for 10 days from July 15, 2014 and traveled by train making stops in St Moritz, Zermatt, Interlaken, Bern, and Zurich. Since our arrival through the Italian border we were taken away by the spectacular views of the mountains we saw from the comfort of the red Swiss train. We were excited, fascinated, and inspire by the endless green landscape with snowy peaks, the waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and flowers in blossom. The fresh breeze said we were in Switzerland and it was like a dream come true!

In every town we visited this country had the power to infatuate us. Every time we traveled, the beautiful views of their scenic routes kept us stuck to the windows. In St Moritz, we tasted the traditional cheese fondue and wines, and were surprised to find out that 16 years old is the drinking age for beer and wine. Hiking around Zermatt and enjoying the view of the Matterhorn, along with 28 other peaks, was breathtaking and priceless. We loved swimming at one of the lakes in Interlaken while Sal played fetch with a dog, trekking, taking the cable cars, and picking and eating wild strawberries along the way to a powerful waterfall. Contemplating a group of chubby and gorgeous cows over the green hills was Gisela’s happiness. šŸ™‚

We loved the cities of Bern and Zurich with their parks, historic buildings, transportation system, and clean rivers. During our last day in the country, we swam with the current of Zurich’s river, shared a picnic with friends, and wished we could stay longer. Switzerland has been added to the list of nations we fantasize about calling it home one day!

Below are other great things we enjoyed about Switzerland:

Food and Drinks
  • Cheese Fondue

  • Swiss Wine

  • Roti: fried grated potato

Favorite Sights and Activities
  • Seeing Cows, Waterfalls, Lakes, and Mountain Landscapes While Hiking the Swiss Alps

  • Having Breathtaking Views from the Comfort of Swiss Scenic-Trains

  • Swimming and Jumping off a Bridge into the Limmat River in Zurich

  • Exploring the Beautiful Cities of Bern and Zurich

People
  • Maik: from Germany, met with him through CouchSurfing in St. Moritz and was able to get us a discount at a hotel.

  • Roger: from Switzerland, our CouchSurfing host in Zermatt.

  • Anja: from Switzerland, our CouchSurfing host in Interlaken.

  • Manuel and Selina: from Switzerland, first met in Vietnam and kindly hosted us in Bern.

  • Christoph and Teresa: from Germany and Austria, first met in Zambia/Malawi and kindly hosted us in Zurich.

Animals Viewed
  • Swiss Cows

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