Switzerland is named the top country to visit by the World Economic Forum’s list of countries in the world to visit in 2011.
With its unique blend of Italian, French and German cultures, Switzerland is Europe's most culturally diverse country, which is why so many people want to visit. I don’t blame them. Who wouldn’t want to feel as though they traveled three of Europe’s most visited countries for the price of one?
Switzerland is a top travel destination for many reasons. Some of Europe's best skiing, dining, and entertainment are located in two of the country's most popular cities, Davos and Zurich.
Known as the summer and winter paradise among all the countries in the world, there is never a bad time to plan a trip to Switzerland. Personally, I recommend planning a winter trip and taking advantage of one of the world’s most beautiful skiing regions.
Switzerland is the first place people skied for fun. One of the best places to ski is Davos, Switzerland's second largest city. The city's six ski areas accommodate all levels of skiers.
The clean, crisp air whipping at your cheeks as the skis on your feet glide gracefully through the fresh morning snow and the beautiful view of the Swiss Alps both take your breath away. The thought does more than just catch my interest. I’ll be booking my next flight to Switzerland, please.
For those not convinced by skiing alone, Switzerland is also home to one of Lonely Planet Travel Guide’s top ten restaurants in Europe. The first, Zeughauskeller, is a famous beer hall in Zurich with a menu that offers 20 different kinds of sausage and other Swiss specialties. And if you're worried about not being able to read the menu, don't be. It's offered in eight languages to avoid this very problem. Between the ice-cold Pilsner and the savory bratwurst, you may have to remind yourself you're not in Germany.
The second, Blindekuh, is for the more adventurous diner. A hot new trend, the patrons dine in complete darkness. At first, I thought this was rather odd. Why would someone pay to dine in the dark? After learning the restaurant's owners were visually impaired and that this was a way of sharing the experience of blindness, the question itself seemed odd. Being able to experience from another's perspective is something everyone dreams of doing, so why not take advantage of the opportunity? But be ready to place an international phone call if you plan on dining at the hotspot. Blindekuh is booked months in advance for dinner.
Switzerland's entertainment is no exception to excellence. Zurich's Opera House is known world-wide. Nestled in the wealthiest city in Europe, the opera house is no stranger to international classical musician stars on stage or upper-class socialites in the audience. The beautiful, old-fashioned structure alone captures my interest; although, the calendar of events only reinforces my desire to go.
A breathtakingly beautiful country is waiting for our arrival. Will you be joining me in Switzerland?
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