Europe and Alps:
Salzburg & Innsbruck:
When in Europe one should Visit this twin city Salzburg and Innsbruck although this two cities are at a couple of hours distance to each other but they are twin to each other Salzburg is the birth place of Mozart the famous music composer of sound of music.
Salzburg is full of surprises the town is one of the most beautiful corner of the world the river, the castle, the palace and of course the rock salt at Hallstatt this place has it all, Salzburg is one of the most beautiful town and Hallstatt is so beautiful that China has made a replica of the town in there country.
How to reach:
By train from Vienna is just 2 hours and the route is also very picturesque, when in western Europe this is a place which can be easily reached from Munich a 2 hours train ride and also very close from Zurich too it takes around 5.30 hrs . we reached Salzburg from Vienna by train.
Innsbruck
The city of Innsbruck is a Jewel in the crown of Europe this City is old and modern together the market are very vibrant for shopping and the Alps are very inviting , there is an area called Nordkette Hungerburg which is 8 minutes away from city centre by train this is a recreation area. There is a ski area seegrube, Hafelekar from here you can reach the corresponding Gondola in 5 minutes walking distance. The bus of J line comes here from the city centre and takes upto the city centre between 15 to 20 mins, the train station is Nordkettenbahn and this train takes about 8 mins to city centre (congress) please note the operating hours of train is from morning 7.15 am to evening 19.15 pm. This is unique train and is worth the experience. To go up on the ski area you should buy a comprehensive ticket to ski and train and bus this will save you some euros and time too. Go to the ski area in the morning time then come down and then visit the city centre from noon to evening. Ski area make you feel like you have reached between the clouds and then the city make you feel very awed, then there is this Swarovski crystal world you should not miss, roam around the factory and then buy some crystal to take home some memories. This place is gorgeous, fairytale theme park. This park has different working hours in winter, spring and summer please check online and book the tickets in advance to avoid lines. There is shuttle bus which travels five times from Innsbrug congress and return check the timings on www.kristallwelten.swarovski.com.
Where to stay? Well the best area to stay in is Norkette Hungerberg ski area and city centre all close by also there are many options of Hotels and rental Apartments
Reaching to Innsbruck is easy by train from Salzburg, Munich and Zurich. Munich is an international airport and many flights has their destinations in Munich and also Zurich.
Switzerland: Mount Rigis, Mt Titlis and Jungfrau
Well the Alps are at their best in Switzerland and the most places visited is Mt Titlis and Jungfrau but less visited tops are Mt Rigis or Rigi Kulm as it is called and Mt. Pilatus, this both mount is easily accessible by train from Zurich to a town called Lucerne which is some 40km from the Zurich, Lucerne is a very beautiful place with lakes and a modern city and the mount Rigi the 100 years old cog wheel train will take you to the Mt. Rigis but before the train you have to take a cruise to reach the train station called Vitznau so the whole journey itself is worth the holidays you will spend in Europe. Rigi kulm is a destination you will never forget in your life.
Mt.Titlis :
This place doesn’t require an introduction because you have this included in all the itineraries if one is visiting Switzerland but let’s see this place, the ski areas the snow boards the snow fights and the beautiful surroundings is a pleasure to see, when in Switzerland you should Mt Titlis no doubt it, you will love each and every inch about this place from the Gandola rides to the skiing lifts everything, this place is a must see before you die, Mt Titlis is easily assessable via Zurich or Interlaken the central part of Switzerland one should take a train to reach here and the journey will leave you awed,
Jungfrau:
The highest mountain tip of Switzerland, this place has a Bollywood connection for Indians to the extent that there is café here which serves Indian Food, the most interesting part is the observatory and the ice hotel, or you ice museum, on the tip of the mountain the air is thin and so walk slow if you have respiratory issues, never run here, the train journey to Jungfrau is mind boggling and unique, All trains to Jungfrauc depart from Kleien Scheidegg and Kleien can be reached via Interlaken, Interlaken- zweilutschinen-lauterbrunnen-wengen or via Interlaken- Zweilutschinen-Grindelwald. Most people start their trip to jungfrauh in Interlaken but you can board the train at any station along way. We recommend to go up via one route and go down via the other, that way you see the most stunning alpine area.
A small tip sit on the right side of the train from Interlaken you will have an awesome view.
Other places worth visiting in Switzerland is montreax, Lausanne, Chateau d ex (for air ballon) and ofcourse the beautiful city of Geneva and Bern.
Where to stay?
Well we would say 2 nights in Zurich 1 night in lucerne and 7 nights in chateaud ex at sollandel a beautiful holiday home with your departure control swimming and spa in the middle of the Alps,
Reaching Switzerland is easy via Zurich or Geneva or Bern we prefer Zurich.
