In winter Interlaken attracts fans of skiing and walking through snow-covered woods. The territory of the resort is rich in both upscale trails and pristine plains, so everyone will easily find here a place to relax and spend some very good time. The city also has various entertainment venues. The majority of night clubs and bars, as well as the most famous casinos in the city are located in the central area. …
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Goldener Anker restaurant is a great family friendly place. Visitors with children will be provided with a special menu. During lunch time visitors will be offered a special menu with lunch dishes at most attractive prices. El Azteca restaurant specializes in cooking Mexican cuisine dishes. This dining facility has the full right to be called one of the most romantic dining facilities of Interlaken. In the evening …
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Tourists should never ever be afraid to ask locals for help. Interlaken residents are always ready to help. However, if they cannot do something, they will not make futile promises and will refuse politely and tactfully. When staying in any city in Switzerland, Interlaken included, always answer “Switzerland” to a question about the best country in the world. No other answer will ever be accepted. Actually, …
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In the immediate vicinity of Interlaken, there are beautiful St. Beatus caves, with which many interesting legends are associated. Locals believe that once in these caves lived dragons, which guarded these places from strangers. The present name of the complex caves is in honor of St. Beatus, a hermit who lived in the 6th century. He lived in these caves for many years, and his tomb was also discovered here. Today, …
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Not far from the gallery is located Chalet store, which is known to all lovers of chocolate in the city. Chocolate is sold in a variety of forms and types. Visitors can choose beautiful gift sets of chocolates, original figured chocolate, and classic tiles, which are sold in bulk. Absolutely all chocolate products are handmade. In this store, you can order the production of individual sweet gifts. Buhler is a very …
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10. Service charges in almost all restaurants and bars are already included in the total bill. Their amount is rarely more than 15%. Leaving additional cash as a reward is not common.
9. The period from mid-January to late February is considered the most favorable time for the winter holidays. During this time of year hotel rooms should be booked in advance as the number of tourists is always very …
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Moving around in Switzerland - transportation
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Despite the fact that there is no access to the sea, water transport here has become widespread. This is due to a large number of lakes. In order to get from one shore of the lake to another, ferry services are usually used. If you just want to admire the picturesque landscapes and lake surface, you can buy a ticket for sightseeing boats. They ply along the lakes in the largest cities of the country. Cash desks are located just at the coast. You can also ride a bike in the city. There are bicycle lanes, and the two-wheeled transport can be rented in any town. In Zurich and Geneva, bicycle rental is free of charge. In such a manner, cities take care of the environment and every person an opportunity to move fast without overloading public transport and polluting the city with cars.
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Economy roadmap of Switzerland
Switzerland is famous throughout Europe for almost complete absence of the unemployment. People here are hardworking. The main production sectors of the economy were discovered in the last century. To the date, the most financially profitable industries, besides banks, are represented by watchmaking companies, light and pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, and tourism. The Swiss watch industry has gained the worldwide fame. All production assets are concentrated in Geneva, Tun, Bern, and La Chaux-de-Fonds. About 95 percent of all watches are exported. The largest enterprises are Richemont, Swatch Group, Rolex, and Patek Philippe.
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