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The town is located in the Canton of Valais Zermatt is a small, but popular village on the southern border of Switzerland with Italy, and an access point for travellers and mountaineers to visit Switzerland's signature mountain - the Matterhorn. It is nestled in a valley, surrounded by the highest peaks in all of Switzerland, like the Monte Rosa. It is commonly known as the Zermatt ski village and a little way up the Monte Rosa, one may find the Zermatt ski area, one of the most popular of its kind in the country. The village is a car free area, and the only transportation methods within the town are bikes, battery operated vans and buggies. The concern for air pollution in Zermatt and the effective methods to prevent it have termed this village "The World's First Pollution Free Town".     A view from Trockener Steg Zermatt is served by the railway station Zermatt Bahnhof, from towns up in the valley, like Visp and Brig. A Zermatt shuttle is operated by c...

Europe's best mountains lie in the Alpine state of Switzerland, a country that boasts of the whitest peaks and the most picturesque landscapes. However, Switzerland stands apart for another reason - the Swiss know just how to civilise the mountain tops. They introduce connectivity to inaccessible regions, ensuring high tourist activity and stunning Alpine experiences. Perhaps the most visited of all is the Jungfraujoch, a saddle connecting the Mönch and Eiger peaks in the Bernese Oberland. I travelled to this very place during the month of May in 2018 for the third time and was not disappointed. It seemed all new. Scores of tourists were flocking to Jungfraujoch, all riding the train right up into the tunnel. The old Bollywood restaurant was still serving hot Indian food while the open area and glacier park looked as thrilling as ever. To reach the Jungfrau region, one must take the train from Lauterbrunnen station in the valley. It is a beautiful place, this valley - and ...

Switzerland , Europe’s mountain playground, is a classic tourist draw that remains consistently popular. A small, politically neutral, central European nation whose chocolate, cheese and mountains win the hearts of all who visit. Visitors from the world over travel here to ascend the slopes of the Alps, breathe the crisp air, and feel on top of the world. When they come down from the mountains, they find thriving, cosmopolitan cities that are steeped in history and culture. In this blog, we take a look at some of Switzerland's best tops, from mountains to glaciers, that make up the perfect Swiss Story: Schilthorn The cable car station at Stechelberg Stechelberg is a short bus ride  away from Lauterbrunnen Station, which serves as the  depot for trains to Jungfraujoch. Cable cars depart Stechelberg and go all the way up to the summit of the Schilthorn . This peak earns its fame for being a shooting location for James Bond movie “In Her Majesty's Secret Service...