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Glacier 3000 Alpine Coaster is a two-minute downhill ride the speed at which you can somewhat control via the brake pedal system, indeed, you must apply the brake to stop.

Davos, Switzerland – Not only are there challenging slopes for experienced downhill skiers, there are incredibly beautiful valley trails that make it the number two spot for cross-country skiing in Switzerland, after Engadine.

Zurich’s old town is divided in two contrasting halves by the river Limmat. Lindenhof, the oldest part of the city, is on the west bank of the river. Its quiet square offers a marvelous panorama over the rooftops on both sides of Limmat.

It is amazing the way each of Switzerland’s Cantons is so different, each has such a unique atmosphere and excitement all their own! We arrived in Ticino to experience the Italian side of Southern Switzerland, the land of castles and gastronomy.

The city sits on the banks of Lake Geneva for which the city is primarily famous for. Its Jet d’eau shoots up 140 metres into the air, making it the tallest fountain in the world. All types of recreation can be found on Lake Geneva from lake cruises, sailing, wind surfing, rowing, scuba diving, and swimming.

Whether you ski or not, this charming Swiss town will win your heart. Most of the hotels, inns and residential apartments in Zermatt are locally owned and staffed by friendly locals.

Switzerland is one of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world. It is home to over 50,000 species of plants and animals. Of these are 83 mammals, most of which are bats and small rodents. Switzerland is made up of three different regions, the Jura, Plateau, and the Alps.

I was charmed by this wonderful city the first, and, the second time I visited. And, I want to go back and spend even more time there. Zurich is located on Lake Zurich and is very old world and picturesque. It’s also a major international banking centre.

Most of us have heard about the Italian and French wines, but I was not aware of Switzerland’s vast wine growing region. We spent a wonderful day in the country touring the Swiss Lavaux region part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site program. After sightseeing in the cities this was a pleasant change. The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful; these wineries are characterized by their terraced vineyards with views of Lake Geneva while others are suspended on slopes. Many small villages were formed around each winery from the medieval village of Lutry to Montreux. These vineyards cover almost 10,000 acres of the Canton Vaud and offer a wide range of grapes.

Are you thinking about escaping America and moving out of the United States and over to the neutral country of Switzerland? Whether you are hoping to move to a large city like Geneva or a remote area, there is a lot that you need to know about this daunting process. Moving to another country from the United States is not as simple as picking up and moving across the US, and it is especially difficult for an American to move to Switzerland. There are a few things that you need to know before considering a move to the beautiful country of Switzerland.