2022 Switzerland Tour Guide

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SWITZERLAND FAST FACTS

Location

Situated in Central Europe, Switzerland borders France to the west, Germany to the north, Austria and the principality of Liechtenstein to the east and Italy to the south. Smaller than West Virginia, it measures 137 miles from north to south and 217 miles from east to west.

Getting There

With travel coming back and the resulting increase in demand, SWISS International Air Lines will significantly expand its flight schedule over the coming months. On its live route map, you can check the current flight schedule and network. The map can be found on swiss.com. Currently, there are weekly direct flights from all major North American hubs to Switzerland. Airlines flying to Zurich Airport include SWISS, Edelweiss, United, American, Delta and Air Canada. Zurich’s city center is just a 10-minute train ride from the state-of-the-art airport, which offers more than 160 shops, bars and restaurants. Smack in the heart of Europe, Zurich Airport is the gateway to the Alps.

Getting Around Bernina Express Switzerland Tourism/Andrea Michael Badrutt

Switzerland’s public transport network—safe, efficient and punctual—is one of the finest in the world. The Swiss Travel Pass provides unlimited travel on trains, buses, boats, urban transit systems and most scenic train routes. In addition, pass holders enjoy free entrance to more than 500 museums in Switzerland and are entitled to a 50 percent discount on most mountain excursions by cable car or cogwheel train. SWITZERLAND TOUR GUIDE

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