Hammetschwand Lift
6363 Obbürgen, Schweiz
The largest and highest outdoor lift in Europe was built in the early 20th century in the Alpine resort Bürgenstock, Switzerland. The famous resort is located at an altitude of 800 metres above sea level, that’s why Hammetschwand Lift was built – to make a comfortable journey to the resort. From ...
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The Old Town of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Bern old town founded in the 12th century. Urban structure from the Middle Ages and Rococo architecture.
The old town of Bern is characterized by the alignment of its houses, arcades, towers and fountains, as well as the government and the
The Grande Dixence Dam
La Lichière, 1987 Hérémence, Switzerland
The main dam hydroelectric complex Klezon-Diksens Grand Diksens, was built in 1964. Located in the Swiss canton of Valais, in the south side of the city of Sion. Represents the world's greatest gravity dam with a height of 285 meters. Huge concrete wall holds incredible amounts of water melting ...
Altstadt / Old Town Zurich
Zurich
Beautiful atmosphere, old houses,museums, variety of restaurants, cathedrals, and goes along the Limmat River.
Clock Tower (Zytglogge)
Bim Zytglogge 3, Bern, Switzerland
Clock Tower in Bern - one of the symbols of Bern and the whole of Switzerland. It was built in the 13th century and for a time was part of the fortifications of the city.
The main decoration of this unique towers are astronomical clock, which were installed on the eastern facade of the tower ...
Bear Park
Tierpark Dählhölzli Tierparkweg 1, Bern, Switzerland
Bear pit in Bern is a large open one aviary, where bears live. This place is deservedly considered one of the most interesting sights. Cage area is about 6000 square meters, and its territory is as close to the natural conditions in which live bears.
History bear pit began in the distant ...
Federal Palace of Switzerland
Bundesplatz 3, 3005 Bern, Schwarzenburg, Switzerland
Federal Palace is located in the heart of the Swiss city of Bern. Within its walls sit on the Council of States of the country, the National Council and the Federal Council. The palace was built in 1902. It is exquisite interiors and a dome height of thirty-three meters.
Numerous palatial halls ...
Great Saint Bernard Hospice
Route Grand-Saint-Bernard, 1946 Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland
Pass through the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Alps since ancient times was a road that connected Italy to Central Europe. The road was long and exhausting, not every traveler managed to overcome it. In 1050 St. Bernard of Menton founded a monastery on the pass, which was opened in a mountain ...
The Aletsch Glacier
Canton of Valais, Switzerland
Large Aletsch Glacier is located on the southern slope of the Bernese Oberland, in the territory of the Swiss canton of Valais. Covers an area of 24 kilometers in length. Aletsch known extraordinary beauty, its shape reminiscent of a huge riverbed. In 2001, the glacier was included in the list of ...
The United Nations Office at Geneva
Ariana, Palais des Nations, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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