Switzerland for solo females
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General information
The iconic natural beauty of Switzerland’s mountains and mirror-clear lakes is legendary. Hike and gaze upon the Matterhorn and the Swiss Alps. Feel the inspiration of Europe’s highest and largest waterfalls. Ride cable cars or cog railways to Switzerland’s peaks. Choose from skis or snowshoes to play in the winter wonderland. Share the day’s pleasures over fondue made of cheese from iconic Swiss cows. Although not a sizeable country by area, Switzerland is huge in terms of diversity. Cultural influences in regards to landscapes, languages, customs, and cuisines abound in the Italian, French, German and Roman parts of Switzerland. From rustic countryside to cosmopolitan cities, sample Europe’s cultural variety in Switzerland without an extended trip across the continent.
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Things to do
Hiking the Mountains of Europe
Sometimes exploring Europe means seeing sites like the Eiffel Tower or Stonehenge. Other times it means finding the biggest mountain you can and climbing right up to the top. Luckily, you won’t have to go far to find mountains, lakes and hilltops ripe for hiking. Lace up those boots, roll up your sleeping bag and prep yourself for a trip to the great European outdoors.
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View from the Top
Get your camera ready. Once you’ve laid eyes on Europe’s most charming mountain villages, you may not want to put it down. You also may not ever want to leave. These are the places that fairy tales are made of, only they happen to be real. From medieval villages in Spain to traditional timber chalets in Switzerland, to the towering mountain-side fortresses of San Marino, these small but fully functioning towns are waiting to warmly welcome visitors who appreciate their quaint style of living.
Mountains of Fun
The snow-white scenery of the Dolomites is an ideal destination for those who love skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, climbing, snowshoeing and trekking. Internationally famous for its ski resorts, it’s a magic realm offering numerous slopes in one track for hundreds of kilometers while being surrounded by magnificent heights and enchanting landscapes. There are so many sports to practice on Mount Rosa and its valleys; the three valleys of Ayas, Gressoney and Valsesia have some of Italy’s biggest ski resorts.
Experience European Rural Life
Eager to explore the remarkable nature of the European continent? Do it with your eyes and your tastebuds.
Switzerland’s Bernese Fasnacht
Bern’s iconic Carnival is 40 years strong.