Switzerland

Welkom in Schweiz!

In this section you can find a brief introduction to a new country. Each time we boarded the bus to head to new lands, we were given a very informative talk that would help us better understand the big picture. Life is brought to traveling when knowledge is gained about people outside of our comfort zone.

Are you taking the 21 day tour? Here is what you'll get to see as you find yourself on a journey throughout Europe:

-Stechelberg

-Lauterbrunnen

-Schilthron

Suggested Options:

-Staubbach Falls

Currency: Swiss Francs

Famous Foods: fondue, chocolate, and cheese

Drinks to Try: white wine, kirsch, grappa, and hot chocolate

Historical Figures: C.G. Jung, Jean Piaget, Hermann Rorschach, and John Calvin

Political System: Direct Democracy

What They're Known For: Political stability and neutrality

Interesting Fact: Yodeling started as a form of communications for farmers across mountains.

Movie Recommendations: On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Eiger Sanction

Multiple languages are spoken in Switzerland. Here are a couple to get you started.

English German Pronunciation

Hello Hallo Hah-loh

Goodbye Auf Wiedersehen Owfveederzayn

Please Bitte Bit-teh

Thank you Vielen Dank Feelehn dahngk

Yes/No Ja/Nein Yah/nin

Cheers Prost Prohst

Toilet Toilette Toh-leh-teh

English French Pronunciation

Good day Bonjour Bohn-zhoor

Goodbye Au Revoir Oh reh-vwar

Please S'il vous plait See voo play

Thank you Merci Mehr-see

Yes/No Oui/Non Wee/Nohn

Cheers Sante Sahn-tay

Toilet Toilette Twah-leht

Language 101

Country "Need to Knows"

Sights to See