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Lotschberg
From the series “The Greatest Tunnels in the World”
One of the leading tunnels, Lötschberg railway tunnel opened in 2007, whereas its construction ended the year before. Lötschberg is the world’s longest land tunnel, 34700 metres long. It accommodates passenger and freight trains. The tunnel links the densely populated Swiss canton of Vale, which is famous for its thermal water resorts with the canton of Bern, which is also very popular among tourists. More than 20000 people use the tunnel every week. It is a favourite and the most efficient way to get to a destination city both for tourists and locals. Trains move through the tunnel at an average speed of 200 km/h which allows to cover a great distance in just a few minutes. It took less than two years to build the safe tunnel of high quality with the latest imaging technology.
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Sternensauser
From the series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”
Extreme sports fans who want to ride original zip-line have to go to Switzerland, to Hoch-Ibrig ski resort. This is where one of the most unusual ropeways on the planet, Sternensauser, operates. The device is very simple; it’s based on a high-strength cable stretched between the initial and intermediate stations. Sternensauser has no classic cabins with large panoramic windows, instead, there’s a special mounting system designed for one passenger. A complex of fixtures is connected to the roller using special cable system; that’s how it moves. Such a system is called Flying Fox, the motion of cable car is carried under passenger’s own weight. It’s important that this allows zip-line to build up a reasonable speed up to 90 km/h.
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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25.03.2023
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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25.03.2023
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes in Switzerland
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Switzerland with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Switzerland
This Switzerland map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.Maps of cities and regions of Switzerland
Engelberg
Engelberg is a marvelous alpine ski resort, the name of which means “the Mountain of Angels” in the national language. This is a major ski resort situated in the heart of Switzerland. The distance to Lucerne is only thirty-five kilometers, and the distance to such a big city as Zurich is roughly ninety kilometers. Beginners, as well as experienced skiers, can easily find a suitable ski trail on the mountain slopes of the resort. Snowboarders are not forgotten as well and can also enjoy their … Read more 
Adelboden-Lenk
The Bernese Alps have a large area for alpine skiing. This area is formed by two villages, namely, Adelboden and Lenk. These villages are incredibly picturesque places that are very interesting to visit. Adelboden is situated not far from the foot of the Wildstrübel massif. This countryside region is a truly enchanting place with striking views that conquer the hearts of tourists who visit these popular mountain resorts. The Adelboden – Lenk area is rich in different types of sports … Read more
Zurich
The Fluntern Cemetery. Friedhof Fluntern is famous because it has become the burial place of James Joyce, an Irish writer and a staunch pacifist, who found a refuge in neutral Switzerland during the First World War. Zurich was the place where he created one of the most significant works of world literature – “Ulysses”. Not long before his death in 1941, Joyce returned to Zurich, where he was buried in the Fluntern Cemetery. There is a large monument on the tomb of the writer, so it is … Read more
Zermatt
In Zermatt, there is a very interesting Alpine Ski Museum that is dedicated to the history of the resort and its development. During its years-long history, the resort has hosted many important sports competitions. The museums exhibits collections of interesting photographs, vintage sports gear, various medals and trophies, and many other thematic accessories. Fans of exploring historical areas will find it interesting to visit the oldest district of Zermatt where they can find a fragment of the … Read more
Geneva
Place Neuve Square. The south-west of the Old Town is the location of New Square (Place Neuve) , the central part of which is notable because of the equestrian monument dedicated to Swiss General Guillaume Henri Dufour (1787-1875). The author of the monument is sculptor Alfred Lanza (1879-1894). During the topographic shooting of Switzerland in 1832-1864, which was headed by Dufour, he managed to create a topographic map of the country, known as "map Dufour" (scale 1:100 '000, 25 pages). … Read more
Gstaad
The charming and upscale winter resort of Gstaad lies in the area where four mountain ridges meet at the border of the Bernese and de Vaud Alps. Many fans of winter sports around the world know this resort as one of the most interesting and comfortable. People of art enjoy visiting Gstaad to relax and find inspiration here, and the mountain resort got an elite status due to this fact. This is a calm and serene place where it is so pleasant and simple to forget about big city stress and numerous … Read more
Interlaken
In the vicinity of the city, there are many amazing natural attractions. Trips to the Lauterbrunnen region are very popular among travelers. It is remarkable for its picturesque waterfalls. The highest waterfall in Europe Mürrenbachfall, whose height is 750 meters, is located here. This picturesque area is popular among fans of extreme sports, paragliding and bungee jumping. In the immediate vicinity of Interlaken, there are beautiful St. Beatus caves, with which many interesting legends … Read more
Luzern
On the Kornmarkt Square, you can see the beautiful building of the old town hall. Originally, this huge building was used for grain storage. On the square in front of the building, was located the grain market. In the 16th century, it was decided that the majestic building be converted for the city authorities. Today the ancient town hall is the embodiment of the best traditions of the Renaissance style. An interesting historical museum was opened in the building. Visitors can admire the … Read more
