Travel to Switzerland

Switzerland is a small continental country in Central Europe, whose territory is mountainous in three quarters. It has three natural regions: the northwest on the border with France, is the Jura mountain range, agricultural land and watch industry. The Mittelland, depression subalpine between the Jura and the Alps with numerous glacial lakes, is the vital region of the country, where industries are concentrated, it is also an agricultural and cattle farming. The Alps cover more than half the territory, stretching from east to west and have peaks over 4,000 meters. The main activities of this region include dairy farming and tourism. Currently, the ecosystem is threatened by acid rain due to the uncontrolled burning outdoor and vehicle emissions. In addition, a major water pollution by fertilizers and pesticides, and loss of biodiversity.

Swiss Tourist Info

In most of the lakes in Switzerland will be able windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, and many even have beaches on its shores.

There are many places where you can go skiing, and also schools to learn in all these sites will be able to perform many other activities, excursions, and even enjoy a lively nightlife.

The hiking and mountain climbing in Switzerland knows no bounds. Roads and paths are infinite. In Switzerland you can also go trekking, senderimo, biking, horseback riding, fishing, golf or skiing summer
The national holidays in Switzerland are 1 and 2 January New Year, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, National Day August 1 and 25 and December 26 Christmas Day. It is good information at the tourist offices on the local and regional holidays.

Among the most significant events of the festival are William and Atdorf Tel Interlaken, Lucerne Carnival, Basel and Solothurn, the Feast of Sechseläuten of Zurich, Aelplechilb with beautiful dances and the Feast of the Harvest.

Climate: The Alps determine climate variations in different regions of Switzerland. In the Alpine regions temperatures tend to be low while in the lowlands of the north temperatures are higher and the summers warmer. Clothing: Warm clothing and rain during winter, light cotton clothing and some warmer clothes for the summer.
Religion: Catholic 46.1%, Protestant 40%, other 5%, none 8.9% (1990)
Currency: Swiss franc
Population: 7,283,274
Language: German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 19.2%, Italian (official) 7.6% 0.6% Rhaeto-Romance, other 8.9%
System of Government: Federal republic

Embassy of Spain in Switzerland
Address: Kalcheggweg, 24. Postfach 99
City: Bern 15
Postal Code: 3000
Phone: +41 (0) 31 3505 252
Fax: +41 (0) 31 3505 255 3516 and 31 994.
E-Mail: ambespch@mail.mae.es

Embassy of Cuba in Switzerland
Address: Gesellschaftsstrasse 8, C: P: 5275
City: Bern
Postal Code: 3012
Phone: + 41 31 302 November 21 - + 41 31 302 34 70 - + 41 31 302 21 16 - + 41 31 302 98 30
Fax: + 41 31 302 98 30

Embassy of Bolivia in Switzerland
Honorary Consulate:
Address: Place de la Gare 1
Population: Lausanne
Postal Code: 1003
Phone: + 41 21 311 16 13
Fax: + 41 21 320 29 96
E-Mail: eberlein@landchem.ch

Swiss Embassy in Argentina
Address: Av Santa Fe 846, 10th floor
City: Buenos Aires
Postal Code: 1059
Phone: + 54 11 4311-6491
Fax: + 54 11 4313-2998
E-Mail: Vertretung@bue.rep.admin.ch
Web: http://www.eda.admin.ch/buenosaires

Swiss Embassy in Chile
Address: Americo Vespucio Sur 100 Piso 14
City: Santiago
Phone: + 56 2 263.42.11
Fax: + 56 2 263.40.94
E-Mail: vertretung@san.rep.admin.ch
Web: http://www.eda.admin.ch/santiago

Swiss Embassy in Uruguay
Address: Mr. Federico Abadie 2936/40 - Piso 11
City: Montevideo
Postal Code: 11300
Phone: 00598 2 711 55 45
Fax: 00598 2 711 50 31
E-Mail: vertretung@mtv.rep.admin.ch