Switzerland is located in the center of Europe and shares borders with Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, France and Italy. It is a small but luxurious and sophisticated country. It has stunning nature, famous resorts, elegant cities and a unique style. You can enjoy the beauty of Switzerland all year round.
Necessary
- - international passport;
- - visa;
- - air tickets;
- - hotel reservation;
- - insurance policy;
Instructions
Step 1
In order to enter the country, citizens of the Russian Federation will need a Schengen visa. You can get it by contacting the Swiss Embassy in Moscow or the Consulate General in St. Petersburg.
Step 2
Aircraft of Russian and foreign airlines fly to Switzerland. International airports are located in Geneva and Zurich. Aeroflot and Swiss operate direct regular flights from Moscow. Travel time to Geneva is about 4 hours. The ticket price ranges from 15,000 rubles. It all depends on the season. There are times when prices drop significantly and special offers appear.
Step 3
Some foreign airlines fly with connections in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Vienna, Warsaw, Dusseldorf, Brussels, etc. These are Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and others. Flights with connecting flights are cheaper. Their price ranges from 9,000 to 10,000 rubles. During discount periods, tickets can be purchased at a minimum price.
Step 4
In addition to your visa and travel tickets, you will need a hotel room. You can book it directly on the hotel's website or on one of the specialized sites.
Step 5
Do not forget to take out a medical insurance policy for the entire period of your trip. It must have coverage of at least € 30,000.
Step 6
Switzerland can be reached by train from neighboring countries - Austria, Italy, Germany and France. It is also possible to get there by car. The road will pass through Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic and Germany. In this case, you will need a Green Card insurance policy and an international driver's license.
Step 7
Any time of the year is suitable for visiting this country. The weather is wonderful here in summer, but there are a lot of tourists and the highest prices. If you plan to travel in the summer, you will need to take care of purchasing air tickets and booking a hotel in advance. In spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October), prices are reasonable and there are fewer people.
Step 8
If you are attracted to winter sports, the ski season starts at the end of November and lasts until April. Its height falls on Christmas and New Years.
