Tourist attractions in Switzerland

Cheap flights to Switzerland will bring tourists the most convenient and saving journey to the peaceful country with majestic mountains covered by snow and landscape of Great Plains, luxurious watches, beautiful natural scenery and a peaceful life.

Cheap flights to Switzerland

Switzerland or Swiss Confederation is a landlocked country in Western Europe with the area of about 41,290 square kilometers and the population of 7.9 million people. Switzerland has 26 states with the Berne capital, and twp largest economic centers including Zurich and Geneva. Switzerland has an important position - located between large European countries as France, Germany, Italy and Austria. It shares borders with France to the west, Germany to the north, Italy to the south, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Due to the special geographical position, the language of Switzerland is also diverse.

There are four main official languages in Switzerland including French, German, Italian and Romansh. Switzerland has a long history of armed neutrality and has not been in a state of war internationally since 1815 until now. This country is currently the headquarters of World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Switzerland topography has many high mountains with majestic natural landscapes on the Alps, immense glaciers and beautiful lakes. Especially, the country is famous for Swiss watch branch and one of the largest economies in the world.

Tourist attractions in Switzerland

Winter Sunset - Bern Switzerland

Bern capital is the first destination in journey of tourists. This capital is known for impressive ancient fountains. Fountains are located everywhere with pure water and mineral water. Thus, do not be surprised when you see a lot of people drinking water from the taps. This is one of key factors contributing to raising the average life expectancy of Swiss people. Switzerland is also the country where world famous watch brands are produced. Tourists should spend time visiting famous ancient clocks in Bern and capturing beautiful pictures. An interesting thing is that on even hours bells often chime throughout the city. In addition, tourists can explore the Central Square, Parliament House and big banks here. Do not forget to travel to the Old Quarter to explore unique houses of European medieval architecture and relax on the poetic Aare River.

Kloster Engelberg

Leaving the capital, tourists can take the train to a paradise town called Engelberg Town with mountains covered by snow all year round. This small town attracts numerous tourists every year. Titlis Mountain with the height of 3,200m is an ideal place for tourists traveling Engelberg. Coming here, tourists can immerse into white snow, and adventure games like snowboarding, paragliding, kayaking and so on.

Spreuer bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne city is surrounded by beautiful high mountains. Lucerne has many natural landscapes and is one of economic centers in Switzerland. Water tower and unique Chapel Bridge in this city is attractions not to be missed. Walking on the bridge, contemplating natural landscapes will make tourists feel clam and relaxed in the soul. "Dying Lion" Monument is a symbol of this city. Also, the border city of Basel is an interesting place. Located in the place where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany. Attractions in Basel are City Hall, Church on Rhine River, Market Square, Fondation Beyeler Museum...

Airports in Switzerland

Check in Geneva International Airport

Switzerland currently has some domestic airports serving domestic and international flights. Among those, two international busiest airports in Switzerland are Zurich International Airport and Geneva International Airport. Tourists can choose flights from Switzerland at some major airports such as:

- Lugano Airport (Lugano)
- Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (Altenrhein)
- Berne Airport (Berne)

In Vietnam, there are two international airports as Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) serving flights from Switzerland to Vietnam with reputable Asian airlines. Popular airlines exploiting cheap flights Geneva - Hanoi are Qatar Airways, Air France, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, etc. Carriers offering cheap flights Geneva - Ho Chi Minh City also include Qatar Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways...

Popular airlines in Switzerland and to Switzerland

Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A319-100

Swiss International Air Lines is the most popular airline in Switzerland. Its quality service is the best among Swiss airlines. It is offering cheap flights to Europe including Eastern Europe and Nordic region, cheap flights to Asia, Africa and Americas... Popular and low-cost airlines flying to Switzerland are Swiss International Air Lines operated by Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Etihad Regional operated by Darwin Airline, Eurowings, Finnair operated by Nordic Regional Airlines, Freebird Airlines, Germanwings operated by Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, HolidayJet operated by Germania Flug, KLM operated by KLM Cityhopper, Korean Air, Lufthansa Regional operated by Lufthansa CityLine, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Pegasus Airlines, TAP Portugal, Ukraine International Airlines, US Airways operated by American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Malta, Aeroflot, Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin operated by Belair, AIS Airlines, Air Serbia...

Other useful information

Rhaetian Railways between Samedan and Bernina Ospizio

- Switzerland has many popular shopping centers. Tourism products in Switzerland consist of clock, watch, embroidery, leather goods, shoes, clothing and textiles. Additional, there are many other products such as crystal products, cheese, folk souvenirs, wood carvings, pottery, antiques, Swiss knives, Williamine wine, ski equipment and Swiss chocolate. 

- Tourists should choose to buy at commercial centers, showrooms or big shops, and pay attention to the quality of cheap goods.

- Bargain hotel room rate: if staying at luxurious hotels, tourist do not need bargain. If tourists rent room at hostels, budget hotels, they should bargain to get the most reasonable price. On important national holidays, the room rate often rises.

- Tourists should be careful with pickpockets in crowded public area such as bus stops, train station, park, large exhibitions, especially during peak travel seasons like summer and Christmas holidays. Tourists should be careful when traveling by train, especially on night train from Switzerland to neighboring countries. In case of lost passport, tourists should report immediately to the nearest local police, the consulate, or the embassy.

- Switzerland has many public telephones paid by card or cash. Tourists can buy cards at post offices, railways stations, hotels or bookstores. Charge for international calls from Switzerland is quite reasonable at 10-15 cents / minute, or tourists can use directly their credit card at a public phone to call anywhere.

- Tourists should change money into USD and Swiss Franc before coming to Switzerland or change money at airport upon arrival. Foreign currency exchange at train station as well as at airports of Switzerland is quite prestigious. Switzerland is a country in Europe, so euro is accepted in this country, but to get high rates, tourists should convert into Swiss Francs.