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01 Beautiful view of Zurich © Mattias Nutt/Zürich Tourism 02 Fronalpstock hiking © Andre Meier/Switzerland Tourism
What are the main arrival points for Australians? Most Australians would fly into Zurich or Geneva Airports in Switzerland and can then connect to onward destinations by train or other public transport. If you arrive on a river cruise, you would probably come into Basel and start your discovery of Switzerland from there.
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What are the major traditional Swiss dishes to be found around the country? In Zurich, try delicious Zurich geschnetzeltes, a veal ragout that is one of the classic dishes of this region. In Graubuenden/Grisons, capuns are the regional specialty with locals filling the spinach beet wraps with their own recipes. In Romandie, French-speaking Switzerland, What is the best time to visit experience saucissons (pork) and Switzerland? fondue, with one of the best cheesy Switzerland is a year-round fondue styles served in Fribourg. destination, and when you go While in the Bern region, crunch your depends on what you want to do there. way through delicious rösti. Basel’s For skiing and snowboarding, the best traditional dish is its flour soup, time to visit is from December to March. best served in the early hours of the Or, if you want to hike the glorious green morning – especially during the iconic meadows and alpine passes, spring Basel Carnival. Polenta is synonymous through autumn are best. with the Ticino area, where it is mixed