Eastern Switzerland

Switzerland is known as the Paradise of Europe. A tourist planning for a Switzerland Tour is always inquisitive about the tourist places in Switzerland during that Switzerland Tour. Fortunately in the whole of Western Europe, which is thronged by the travelers during the vacations, Switzerland has the best of tourist destinations for Switzerland vacation. For the convenience of tourism and its development, the entire country is divided into various regions. Here under we are providing you the information about the Eastern Switzerland, valuable for you during your Switzerland Tour and Switzerland vacation.

Graubünden: Grisons is a rugged mountainous area in Eastern Switzerland with more than 150 valleys present in the area. Grisons is home to some world famous health resorts such as St Moritz, Davos, Klosters and Arosa. Winter sports facilities over here are some of the best in the world. The most distinguishing feature characterizing the cities of St Moritz, Pontresina and Zuoz are their typical Engadine stone houses. Situated on the border of Italy and Austria, the Bernina (4049m/13,284ft) is the highest peak in Eastern Switzerland. Chur, the oldest Swiss city, is the hub for the countless ski resorts. St Lucius Church, the Cathedral built in the 12th-13th century and the Rhaetic Museum are some interesting tourist attractions that must not be missed. Another attraction popular among tourist is the bus ride from Chur to Bellinzona which passes through the San Bernardino Pass. The Swiss National Park and small villages beyond Zernez in the Engadine valley are popular among adventure buffs for their cross-country skiing and summer walking areas. The Engadine valley is also famous for its castles, fortresses, countless churches and chapels which reflects its long and rich history.

West & South of Lake Constance: Rising gradually over the mountains of the Churfirsten near St Gallen to the Glarner Alps, this region has a very rugged landscape. Appenzell, in the northeastern part of Switzerland, with its highest peak Säntis (2504m/8215ft), is ideal for hiking tours. The Rhine, one of the longest rivers in Europe springs from Lake Toma in the St Gotthard and runs through Lake Constance and cascades into a wonderful waterfall at Schaffhausen. Relish the medieval atmosphere of Stein am Rhein , a picturesque small town in the region. St Gallen's old city centre is dominated by burgher houses from the 17th and 18th century. The Baroque Cathedral, the famous Abbey Library in the courtyard of the old Benedictine monastery (incunabula and illuminated manuscripts) and the city library, Vadiana (1551) are some of the must visits. The lake boat trips on Lake Constance to Friedrichshafen in Germany, and excursions to the Berner Oberland, the Valais and the Duchy of Liechtenstein can easily be arranged from this region.