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The Aiguille du Midi is a 3,842-metre-tall mountain in the Mont Blanc massif within the French Alps. It is a popular tourist destination and can be directly accessed by cable car from Chamonix that takes you close to Mont Blanc.
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Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiThe Aiguille du Midi is a 3,842-metre-tall mountain in the Mont Blanc massif within the French Alps. It is a popular tourist destination and can be directly accessed by cable car from Chamonix that takes you close to Mont Blanc.
The Matterhorn, probably the most famous mountain in Europe, rises majestically at 4478 meters above sea level, in the midst of a breathtaking Alpine panorama. The symbol of Switzerland is located on the border of the canton of Valais, between Zermatt and the Italian resort of Breuil-Cervinia, and is a paradise for all nature lovers with a romantic view of the surrounding area. The symmetrical pyramid shape, the rocky tooth piercing the sky and its luminous reflection in the small lake of Stelli, everything contributes to make the landscape of this mountainous region a unique natural spectacle.
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Matterhorn
52 SpissstrasseThe Matterhorn, probably the most famous mountain in Europe, rises majestically at 4478 meters above sea level, in the midst of a breathtaking Alpine panorama. The symbol of Switzerland is located on the border of the canton of Valais, between Zermatt and the Italian resort of Breuil-Cervinia, and is a paradise for all nature lovers with a romantic view of the surrounding area. The symmetrical pyramid shape, the rocky tooth piercing the sky and its luminous reflection in the small lake of Stelli, everything contributes to make the landscape of this mountainous region a unique natural spectacle.
Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, is set in a beautiful mountain world on Lake Lucerne. With its many sights, attractive stores, pleasant lakeside location and proximity to the Rigi, Mount Pilatus and the Stanserhorn, which are all within easy reach for excursions, Lucerne is a prime tourist destination for groups and individuals travelling through Switzerland.
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Lucerne
Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, is set in a beautiful mountain world on Lake Lucerne. With its many sights, attractive stores, pleasant lakeside location and proximity to the Rigi, Mount Pilatus and the Stanserhorn, which are all within easy reach for excursions, Lucerne is a prime tourist destination for groups and individuals travelling through Switzerland.
"To stand high above Europe's largest waterfall, feeling the roar and vibration of the water over one's entire body - this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. By ship one can reach castles, the Rhine Falls Basin and even the mighty rock in the midst of the waterfall."
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Rínfossar
Rheinfallquai"To stand high above Europe's largest waterfall, feeling the roar and vibration of the water over one's entire body - this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. By ship one can reach castles, the Rhine Falls Basin and even the mighty rock in the midst of the waterfall."
"Crystalline air, snow crunching underfoot and sunshine from early till late. A box seat view of Aletsch Glacier and clear views of the Valais' prettiest four-thousand-meter peaks."
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Aletsch Glacier
"Crystalline air, snow crunching underfoot and sunshine from early till late. A box seat view of Aletsch Glacier and clear views of the Valais' prettiest four-thousand-meter peaks."
" "Creux du Van", a natural rock arena of immense proportions, is located at the border of the cantons of Neuenburg and Vaud. Impressive 160 meter high vertical rock faces surround a four kilometer long and over one kilometer wide valley basin.
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Creux du Van
" "Creux du Van", a natural rock arena of immense proportions, is located at the border of the cantons of Neuenburg and Vaud. Impressive 160 meter high vertical rock faces surround a four kilometer long and over one kilometer wide valley basin.
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"Chillon Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. The water castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. For nearly four centuries Chillon was the residence and profitable toll station of the Counts of Savoy."
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Chillon kastali
21 Av. de Chillon"Chillon Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. The water castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. For nearly four centuries Chillon was the residence and profitable toll station of the Counts of Savoy."
"The village of Appenzell and the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden are situated in a singularly beautiful landscape of rolling hills. The region is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of the cattle in autumn and cultural events such as folk music and rustic dances, as well as hiking tours in the Alpstein region"
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Appenzell District
"The village of Appenzell and the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden are situated in a singularly beautiful landscape of rolling hills. The region is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial descent of the cattle in autumn and cultural events such as folk music and rustic dances, as well as hiking tours in the Alpstein region"
"Ascona is Switzerland's lowest lying town. It is located at 196 meters above sea level on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore, also called Lake Langen. Ascona is famous for its mild climate, its Old Town and a lake promenade which is dotted with street cafés and boasts a Latin ambience."
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Ascona
"Ascona is Switzerland's lowest lying town. It is located at 196 meters above sea level on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore, also called Lake Langen. Ascona is famous for its mild climate, its Old Town and a lake promenade which is dotted with street cafés and boasts a Latin ambience."
"Year after year, people flock to Riehen from near and far to immerse in the art world of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler. They come to view the collection of works from classical modernism or one of the sensational exhibitions. However, the building designed by Renzo Piano and its park is worth the journey too."
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Fondation Beyeler
101 Baselstrasse"Year after year, people flock to Riehen from near and far to immerse in the art world of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler. They come to view the collection of works from classical modernism or one of the sensational exhibitions. However, the building designed by Renzo Piano and its park is worth the journey too."
"The Kunsthaus Zürich boasts Zurich’s largest collection of modern art and is renowned both for its permanent art collection and its temporary exhibitions. In addition to works by Alberto Giacometti there are also significant pictures by Picasso, Monet and Chagall as well as numerous contemporary Swiss artists."
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Kunsthaus Zürich
1 Heimpl."The Kunsthaus Zürich boasts Zurich’s largest collection of modern art and is renowned both for its permanent art collection and its temporary exhibitions. In addition to works by Alberto Giacometti there are also significant pictures by Picasso, Monet and Chagall as well as numerous contemporary Swiss artists."
Verbier, the most cosmopolitan ski resort in Valais, is situated on a sunny plateau and offers a unique panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc and the Combins massif.
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Verbier
Verbier, the most cosmopolitan ski resort in Valais, is situated on a sunny plateau and offers a unique panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc and the Combins massif.