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Zermatt Tourist Attractions

• Gornergrat Bahn (Matterhorn Railway)

This is the must-do attraction in Zermatt, whether you're staying for a few hours or a few weeks. The 45-minute ride on the Gornergrat Bahn (or Matterhorn Railway) promises breathtaking views of the famous Matterhorn, as well as the other gorgeous, glacier-topped peaks that surround the valley: Klein Matterhorn, Breithorn, Castor, Pollux, Monte Rosa and Dent Blanc, to name a few. The Gorgergrat was the first electric cog railway to be built in Switzerland, and it chugs up the mountain to the Gornergrat mountain summit at a leisurely pace perfect for snapping photos. While the lower portion of the track winds through dense tamarack forests, as you climb higher the trees begin to thin and then disappear altogether, as the landscape becomes too inhospitable for all but the most hardy forms of life. There are five stops along the way, all of which are gateways to picturesque hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. Trains depart for the summit every 24 minutes, and ticket prices vary depending on how far you wish to go; a round-trip ticket for an adult is about 76 Sfr. The two facilities offering hotel services are the Riffelalp Resort at the Riffelalp stop and the Klum Hotel Gornergrat, located at the summit. The Klum Hotel features an open dining area for day travelers as well as a still-functional observatory, built to take advantage of the incredibly clear air. The Gornergrat Bahn is an excellent introduction to Zermatt and ...

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Château de Chillon

There is a gift shop on-site which offers books, toys, chocolate, tea, wine, postcards and posters. http://www.chillon.ch/en/index-sur%2Bplace-0-0.html While no restaurant is available on the grounds, visitors have access to the outside snack bar and picnic area. http://www.chillon.ch/en/index-sur%2Bplace-0-0.html There is also a beach available to the public until 9:30 p.m. when it closes for private parties. http://www.chillon.ch/en/index-la%2Bplage-0-0.html

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Sion

1. Valère basilica

2. Tourbillon castle

3. Cathedral

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How To Visit Switzerland

There are literally countless of places to visit in Switzerland. Switzerland has many places of interest with spectacular panoramic views, beautiful countryside, and rich cultural heritage.

Switzerland boasts rich cultural life and heritage. The country has hundreds of museums which showcase its rich cultural heritage. Each city has its own symphony and theater. Make full use of your Swiss Pass to gain free entrance to over 400 museums around the country.

Zurich and Geneva are the most modern cities in Switzerland with the best nightlife in the country. However, the cities also have great architectural and cultural heritage. Bern, the capital city Switzerland has more medieval atmosphere than the two cities. The Bern Old town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the longest weather sheltered shopping arcade in Europe. http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/destinations/culture/culture-in-switzerland/attractions-culture/bern.html

Skiing and other winter sports are one of the reasons people come to Switzerland. There are many ski lodges and resorts around the Alp where you can come to ski in St. Moritz, Arosa, Davos, Grindelwald, and Interlaken area.

To view spectacular Alpine panorama, come to Valais. The place also has old cathedrals and other old buildings. Coming to Chur also gives you view of the Alpine mountain. The city has history for over 5000 years. You can also find some skiing and summer sports region in the cityhttp://www.myswitzerland.com/en/destinations/culture/culture-in-switzerland/attractions-culture/chur-the-alpine-city.html

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Matterhorn Museum

The Matterhorn Museum's hours of operation are seasonal.

Summer

• One week after Easter to 30th June: daily 12:00 - 6:00 pm
• 1st July to 30th September: daily 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• 1st October to 31st October: daily 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Winter

• Closed from November to mid-December
• Mid-December until one week after Easter: daily 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Admission is 10.00 CHF (Swiss Francs) for adults, 5.00 for children aged 10-16 years and free for children nine years old and younger. Seniors over 60 years of age, students and groups of eight or more can receive a discounted price of 8 CHF.

Those who have purchased the Swiss Pass railway pass are admitted free of charge.

The Museum accepts Raiffeisen credit cards, but since Raiffeisen is a German bank and not highly present in the American market, it is best to ensure you can pay for your admission with cash.

While the museum is mostly a walking attraction, there are plenty of benches and chairs placed throughout the village diorama for those with limited walking abilities.http://www.zermatt.ch/en/page.cfm/matterhorn_museum_details

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Zurich

The "Züri Fäscht" is a celebration of Zurich and is held every three years. It is held on the first July weekend and in 2007 counted over 2 million visitors making it the biggest peoples festival in Switzerland. http://www.gcz.ch/club/geschichte/geschichte.html

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How To Get A Swiss Passport

The child to a mother and father who are married with either one being Swiss automatically makes the child Swiss too under Swiss nationality law. If a child is born to a Swiss mother who is not married the child will also get a Swiss passport unless the mother gained nationality through a previous marriage. With only the father being Swiss and the parents marry after birth of the child the child will obtain Swiss nationality as soon as the marriage has occurred.

Being born in Switzerland does not grant Swiss nationality, one needs a Swiss mother or at least one Swiss parent if the parents are married.

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