Beautiful Natural Enchantment for the Travelers of the Swiss Country

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Snow-covered mountains and many lakes in various locations characterize the country in the center of Europe surrounded by the surrounding land. One of them is Switzerland. Famous as a country producer of luxury watches, cheeses and delicious chocolates make Switzerland a comfortable country that is loved by many tourists including in Europe though.

Switzerland is also known for its charming natural scenery and a home for the Alps. Although classified as a small country, Switzerland is rich in natural wonders and almost in all parts of the country the landscape of beautiful nature is clear and so fascinating.

If you are planning or wanting a vacation to Switzerland, here are 5 natural wonders that you must know and include in your holiday travel list.

1.The Rhine Falls

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Want to know which country is the biggest waterfall in Europe? In Switzerland is the answer. The Rhine waterfall is the largest waterfall on the European continent and formed in the last ice age. Accessing Rhine waterfall is quite easy because it is in a town called Schaffhausen and no need to bother walking in the wild.

Various cafes and inns are available close enough to this waterfall so as to facilitate the tourists in enjoying the beauty. In addition, to see the waterfall from nearby is provided a special elevator that brings the visitors to the wooden streets around the location. Provided also a small boat that can bring us feel the roar from the waterfall and landed on a small coral island in the middle of the river.

2.Aletsch Glacier

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There is also a place called Aletsch Glacieryang is Europe's largest ice glacier and entered on UNESCO world heritage site along with Jungfraujoch. For nature lovers who love climbing, then this ice glacier is obliged to enter in your list of destinations when to Switzerland.

The journey to the glacier itself is not so extreme that you do not have to be a professional hiking to be able to feel in this place. Meanwhile, if you want to access it from a height, there is a cable car ready to operate to deliver you to see this awesome glacier from above.

3.Jungfraujoch

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Coming to Europe does not seem complete if you do not see ice or snow-covered places. Located close to the Aletsch Glacier there is Jungfraujoch, a spectacular mountain track in the Alps. This place is also dubbed the Top of Europe because Jungfraujoch is the highest train station in Europe. Along the way above the train to the top of the mountains you will be treated to amazing scenery covered with snow that will not be forgotten.

Arriving at the site, not only the vast expanse of snow you will encounter, there is also an ice castle whose great hall was built by two sculptors in the 1930s entirely with hand and ice sculptures and chainsaws. Although the work can not be completed completely because the weather is so cold, but now thanks to them the place became one of the main favorite of many people.

4.Lauterbrunnen Valley

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Just to see the beauty of the Swiss country with a classic building decorated with natural scenery like a famous painting, then you need to visit the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Bak enter the land of fairy tale, this valley offers a view that you will not find in other places.

Moreover, in this valley there are 72 waterfalls that surround the entire valley in the shape of the letter U. Reportedly, world renowned writer J.R.R Tolkien who is the author of the series The Lord Of The Rings, get inspiration where the elves 'Rivendell' after visiting this valley.

5.Lake Geneva

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It is incomplete to discuss the beauty of the natural charm of the countries of central Europe without entering the lake in it. There are many lakes in the Swiss country, but the most popular and frequented by travelers is the Lake Geneva or often called Lac Léman.

The largest lake in Switzerland offers a beautiful view of the lake is coupled with the mountains and also the city of Geneva. There are many activities that can be done here from water sports to walking around the lake with interesting spots provided.

Well that was 5 natural destinations that can not be missed if a visit to the Swiss country. Interesting right? Hoppely useful..

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