In the nearby district of Sierre, you will find the Musée Rainer Maria Rilke. It is based in a very beautiful historic building, which has remained unchanged since its construction. The atmosphere of past centuries was restored in this beautiful old house as precisely as possible, many interesting antiquities are kept inside. Here you can see antique furniture made by local craftsmen, old household items, as well …
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In winter, main attractions for tourists are skiing and sleigh riding, and in summer resort attracts adherents of ecological tourism. Hiking around scenic mountain areas can take several hours or days - it all depends on individual preferences of tourists. The most famous tourist destination is Wildstrubel resort. During a trip, vacationers have an opportunity to appreciate the diversity of the local flora and …
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Attractive bars are widespread, they can be seen literally everywhere. The Leo's bar is an interesting place, where you can relax in a large company. In addition to a huge selection of drinks they offer no less impressive selection of branded treats and snacks. Branded fondue with beer and brandy is also worth tasting. The George & Dragon bar is considered one of the most attractive at the resort. Almost every day …
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Apart from bright festivals and sporting events, Crans-Montana is attractive for its traditional holidays. It is not by chance that the majority of tourists come here on Christmas and New Year holidays when the resort is changed beyond recognition. The abundance of beautiful garlands on the streets, noisy fairs with a wide choice of foods and souvenirs, interesting entertainment programs for adults and children, …
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A very unusual natural attraction can be seen in the town of San Leonard, which is also close to the resort. Here is the largest underground lake in Europe. Its surface area is about 6,000 square kilometers. This lake is located in a huge cave, whose length is more than 300 meters. Here interesting excursions are conducted for tourists, during which they can admire not only the peaceful surface of the lake, but …
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Well, some finger-licking treats can be enjoyed in Boulangerie Taillens (here you should forget about calories and taste delicious pastries), La Piccolina (where delicious pizza is a must-have), as well as Le Mont Blanc (wonderful fruit desserts are highly recommended). One more outstanding restaurant is Le Farinet where guests can enjoy amazing French sweets such as croissants and pancakes. The city has a …
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Switzerland - moving around the country
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Between sparsely populated points, buses shuttle. They are called postal. Despite the fact that sometimes buses are completely empty, they go on schedule and are ready to deliver even a single passenger to the necessary point of the faraway city. It is possible to book a taxi, even in mountainous areas. At the same time, be prepared for the prices that are quite high. They increase significantly in evenings and on holidays. If you like to travel with keeping everything in your hands, you can rent a car in one of the major cities. Despite the relief, Switzerland has a lot of high-speed trails. First, you have to pay the transport fee, which is about 45 francs. Many choose bicycle rental; moreover, in Geneva and Zurich this service is absolutely free.
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Nature and parks of Switzerland
The Rhine Falls, which is the largest in Europe, is in the canton of Schaffhausen. Its height is 150 meters, and its width is about 20 meters. The water falls with incredible intensity. On sunny days, a huge rainbow is formed above the waterfall. You can watch the elements from the observation deck. Switzerland is a small country, but there are several national parks on its territory. The Swiss are very responsible for the conservation of nature. The largest national park in the country is the Swiss National Park located in the Alps, on the slopes of the Engadine Valley. Alpine mountain goat, lynx, brown bear, stone marten, alpine newt, and also about 100 different kinds of birds live on slopes. In the reserve, even emitting loud sounds that can interfere with some animals, is prohibited.
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