The Alps, the greatest mountain range in Europe. The Alps contain some of Switzerland’s most dramatic landscapes. Lay at the heart of the Alps, Switzerland shares the mountain range with France, Italy and Austria and provides winter and summer time enjoyment for skiers, snowboarders, walkers and climbers. This spectacular range, with its sharp and high peaks always covered with snow, is a stunning travel and sport destination in both summer and winter.

A big portion of this rocky belongs to Switzerland. The Alps cover 65% of Switzerland’s surface area (41,285 km²), making her one of the most alpine countries. But the fact that Switzerland covers only 14% of the Alps total area. Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world, with a unique blend of cultures and people speaking four languages (Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansh).

There are many glaciers in Switzerland and one their popular train which passes these scenic glaciers is called the Glacier Express. The Swiss Alps are the source of the snow-fed rivers Rhine and Rhone that flow across Europe