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Switzerland

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Fact File

Capital City: Bern
Currency: 
Swiss Franc
Time Zone: GMT +1. Switzerland observes Daylight Saving Time.
Tourist Office:  Visit http://www.switzerlandtourism.ch/ for details
People: Swiss
Language: 
German, French and Italian
Religion:
 Roman Catholic and Protestant

Tourist Spots

Switzerland's finest quality is that is fantastic for winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding the alps is particularly popular during the winter months, whereas during the summer months biking and hiking become far more popular.

City breaks to Bern, Geneva and Zurich are incredibly popular tourist areas both in summer and winter.

Switzerland also has the usual family attractions such as theme parks, zoos and waterpares. These include: Conny - Land, Happyland, Swiss Miniatur and Swiss Vapeur Parc; Parc Animalier De Goldau, Zoo De Servion, Zoo Des Marecottes and Zoologischer Garten Basel; Alpamare Zurichsee and Aquaparc Le Bouveret.

For more information visit the official web site of the Swiss Tourist Office http://www.switzerlandtourism.ch/


Weather

Weather in Bern

Climate: Temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers.


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