Switzerland Travel
Switzerland, the land bosoming towering mountains, crystal clear turquoise Alpine lakes sculpted by glaciers, and green meadows adorned with humble farms, quaint villages, and historic towns where old meets new, is a destination that inspires passion in outdoor sports lovers, writers, painters, and photographers worldwide. Regardless of your travel destination or activities, Switzerland is guaranteed to offer breathtaking scenery, delectable cheese and chocolate, and effective, user-friendly public transportation. Apart from being enchantingly beautiful, Switzerland is among the most developed nations in the world with the highest nominal wealth per adult, the eighth-highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, and the first in the Human Development Index since 2021.
Switzerland was founded in 1291 by an alliance of cantons named the Confoederatio Helvetica, or Swiss Confederation against the Habsburg dynasty, from where the abbreviation/ISO code CH for Switzerland originates. The Peace of Westphalia, signed in 1648, officially recognized Switzerland's independence from the Holy Roman Empire. However, the current nation was not established until 1848, when a new constitution was ratified. Since the 16th century, Switzerland has upheld an armed policy of neutrality and hasn't engaged in hostilities abroad since 1815. As a result, the nation as a whole enjoys peace, prosperity, and innovation.
Switzerland is home to the headquarters or offices of the most significant international organizations, including the WTO, WHO, ILO, FIFA, and UN. It is also the birthplace of the Red Cross. It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and a participant in the Schengen Area and the European Single Market. However, it is not a part of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area, or the Eurozone. It has four primary linguistic and cultural regions - Romansh, German, French, and Italian.
Through this series of articles, I intend to share our stories and experiences of traveling across Switzerland with our fellow photography and travel enthusiasts. I hope they help you plan your travels across this beautiful country!
To me, Switzerland is all about mountains, lakes, waterfalls, alpine villages, and historic towns. So you need to choose an itinerary combining one or two of each of the above to experience the beauty of Switzerland in its entirety. Also, having too many of each of these may be overkill and turn out to be a very expensive Swiss drama. So, in our itinerary, we chose the best of each of the above to ensure we capture the true essence of Switzerland in our hearts forever, while keeping the itinerary cost-effective.