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Avenche's amphitheater |
Avenches is nearby. On your visit you'll find the remains of the Roman capitol of Helvetica, dating back to the first century. Middle Ages church built in the 11th century, chateau dating from the 13th century, small Roman artifact museum, Roman amphitheater, Roman columns, Roman theater remains and Roman city wall/gate parts preserved. (French-speaking Avenches is actually in Vaud Canton, but is more near Freiburg and Murten.) Julie's maternal grandmother emigrated from here, having lived in the chateau (in a flat) and attended the old church in the center of town.
n interesting and picturesque small medieval village, with
a modestly interesting castle, several good restaurants, and an instructive cheese dairy.
Worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood, perhaps on your way to Chillon. Overrated if
you have to make a long drive or catch poor train connections.
30 minute ride from Bern by car or train, this city has eleven of everything:
churches and chapels, fountains, towers, and it was the eleventh canton to join the
Federation. It is arguably the oldest city north of the Alps, and contains perhaps the
best collection of Baroque architecture in Switzerland, including the Cathedral of St.
Ours. A lovely marketplace is a fine site for lunch in the middle of your leisurely stroll
around this pretty town. The setting on the hill above the River Aare is lovely, and you
can take a river excursion. In addition to the website above the tourist authority has a site.
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Zermatt
The view from the Klein Matterhorn (12500 ft / 3818 m) is one of the finest. (The trip to the Klein Matterhorn is less popular than to the Gornergrat, but we find the former by far the more interesting trip, with a breathtaking view at the end. If you've time for only one, make it the Klein Matterhorn.) The town has no lake, and, isolated, no change of pace elsewhere. Many favor the Grisons, for its greater variety than Zermatt, though no Matterhorn. In its favor, the town has much
'tradition' in moutaineering and The EngadineSan Mortiz, Sils Maria, Pontresina, Scuol, all in this region. You'll find information on visiting this area from a walking/hiking perspective in Hiking Switzerland's Sunny Side. The Berner OberlandThis is our favorite area -- perhaps in the world -- and you'll find a special section on Visiting The Berner Oberland, covering: Interlaken
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Muerren) | Wengen
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Fribourg/Freiburg Kanton
his is probably the best Swiss example
of a 
ome love 
tourism history. Much is spoiled by modern 'improvements' like a McDonald's, but elements
like the village church, 