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Top 10 Can't Miss Activities in Switzerland

Venture to Switzerland, a nation of beauty, thrill, and serenity. With mountain ranges and secluded villages offering exciting, one-of-a-kind activities every student must try.

Ski Lift Amidst the Magnificence of Switzerland’s Mountains

Ski Lift Amidst the Magnificence of Switzerland’s Mountains. Photo Courtesy of WSA Europe

1. Visit Gimmelwald - a train, bus, and gondola ride from Interlaken, Gimmelwald is a hidden gem tucked away in the peaks at 1363 meters. This traffic free village can be toured in 15 minutes as you take in the fresh spring water troughs, log cabin architecture, and a lifestyle untouched by modern ideals.

2. Wooden Sled Racing - stop in Murren, a great ski village above Lauterbrunnen and rent a wooden sled for about €6. You'll get endless adventure by sledding down from the town to Gimmelwald, along the winding trail on the side of the mountain.

3. Paraglide - stop by and say hi at Airtime in the valley of Lauterbrunnen and be prepared to fly through the sky face to face with snow capped mountains. 

4. Skiing in Jungfrau Region - from Grindelwald's beginner slopes and tree-lined runs to Murren's more challenging moguls at Schilthorn, there is something for everyone. 

5. First Flyer Zip Cableway - check this out in Grindelwald to take in the views.

6. Ride the Schilthornbahn to the top of the Schilthorn - have a big breakfast in the 360 degree revolving restaurant at the summit.

7. Get misted by Trummelbach - a unique waterfall in Lauterbrunnen that is actually inside a mountain. Here you can take an elevator ride and then hike through the tunnels deep inside. 

8. Sample Cheese Fondue - with many of the villages being known for their authentic Swiss cheese, make sure to take in an interactive dinner. 

9. Melt in your Mouth Chocolate - discover how the finest specialities are made first hand! Visit the Schuh Chocolate Show at 5pm each day.

10. Jump Off a Cliff - into adrenaline pumping activities? The Jungfrau region is home to some of the most famous cliff jumping and extreme sport activities around. You only live once!

Author - Andy Steves graduated from Notre Dame in May 2010 and has since capitalized on his semester abroad in Rome, (Spring ’08) to start a student tour business in Europe called Weekend Student Adventures. Andy combined his experience of studying abroad and a lifetime of traveling with his father, Rick Steves, to make WSA the leading student tour provider in Europe. Hundreds of American students studying abroad in Europe enjoy his exciting trips each semester.

IMI University Centre in Switzerland is a unique, private, International Management Institute founded in 1991. Our International Hospitality courses in Hotel, Event, Restaurant, European Culinary and Tourism management at undergraduate level, are all validated by Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK as well as a prestigious MBA in International Hospitality Management.

IMI University Centre - International Management Institute Switzerland
IMI University Centre - International Management Institute Switzerland

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The Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement is a one-year full-time graduate degree program providing the opportunity of an in-depth and high-profile study of international dispute settlement from a broad range of perspectives. The program covers all current approaches to the subject-matter, including private and public international law, and delves into today's relevant fields, such ...

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AmeriSpan Study Abroad

AmeriSpan Study Abroad

Studying Abroad in Switzerland is available in a variety of different forms including French Schools, Teen Study Abroad, etc.
The majestic Alps, which cover approximately 60% of the country’s land, are famous for climbing, skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking and other fun activities.

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The EuroScholars Research Abroad Program is a unique study abroad opportunity hosted by a group of internationally renowned European Research Universities. The EuroScholars program is designed for advanced undergraduate students, as well as postgraduates, looking for an international research experience.

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Eurocentres

Eurocentres

Explore Spanish in Spain with Eurocentres well-established language program. Participants experience the rich culture of Spain firsthand as they seek out opportunities to speak Spanish with the locals. Programs are available in Seville, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Marbella, and are open to worldwide participants.

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SIT Study Abroad

SIT Study Abroad

This educational travel program in Switzerland brings students on excursions to numerous international organizations, political institutions, and cultural sites around the country, and even some surrounding countries. SIT Study Abroad Switzerland teaches participants about some of the biggest obstacles facing the world at an international level and encourages them to develop a comprehension of ...

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American Institute For Foreign Study

American Institute For Foreign Study

Undergraduate students from the United States can study abroad in Switzerland through participation in programs offered by the American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS). The city of Lucerne is one stop along a multi-country program focusing on European Art and Architecture. The program lasts four weeks in the summer term, providing students with the opportunity to earn three college credits.

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Summer in Switzerland with Forum-Nexus!

Forum-Nexus Study Abroad

Earn 6 credits in 4 weeks this summer while traveling and studying in 7 amazing European cities: Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Geneva, Milan, Rhodes (Greek Islands) and Chamonix (French Alps). Students from the U.S. and 15 other countries travel together (with the professors) taking classes, visiting universities, companies and international organizations. Open to all majors. AACSB-accredited univers...

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Swiss French School is more than just a language school in Switzerland; the courses are practical, relevant and fun while you learn. From Day One you will be immersed in the French language and will soon become comfortable with listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and useful expressions.

Florida State University International Programs

The Florida State University International Programs

Study hospitality in a five-week program in Switzerland with Florida State University. The program, which combines accelerated classroom study, travel, and industry immersion, is open to all interested students, but is designed for Hospitality majors. Accommodation is provided at a Swiss chalet in the village of Leysin.

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