by The Swiss Confederation is also known as Switzerland. Bern, the capital of Central Europe, is bordered by Germany to the north, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, Italy to the south and France to the west. Located in the north temperate zone, four distinct seasons, the country’s high terrain, lack of mineral resources, rich forest and hydraulic resources, a total area of 41,284 square kilometers, the country is composed of 26 states (of which 6 states are half states).
The unique flavor of Switzerland
Switzerland is a country with a rich gastronomic culture and its dishes are known for their unique tastes and styles. Here are some classic Swiss food recommendations.
Cheese fondue
Fondue is Switzerland’s “national dish” and is one of the must-punch cuisines in Switzerland. Fondue usually uses a variety of Swiss cheeses, which are slowly heated to melt and then served with small pieces of bread for dipping. In the cold winter, sitting around with family or friends and enjoying this warm and delicious food is an indescribable happiness.
Alpine macaroni
A special diet that spread from the mountains to the plains. The main ingredient is macaroni and cheese, with Onions, bacon, potatoes, cream, apple puree and cinnamon.
Swiss chocolate
Swiss chocolate is famous all over the world for its rich and delicate taste. These chocolates are usually made using fine cocoa beans and are made with unique recipes and manufacturing processes that give them a mellow, rich taste.
Fillet of river bass
In Switzerland, especially in the Lake of Geneva, small fresh fish caught in the lake are sliced and fried in butter, served with lemon slices and boiled potatoes, and sometimes decorated with fried almonds.
Switzerland travel notice taboos
Social etiquette: The Swiss pay attention to politeness and respect, usually shake hands when meeting, and sometimes hug or kiss between relatives and friends. In public places, loud noise and noise should be avoided to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. At the same time, when interacting with strangers, you should avoid asking too personal questions, such as political orientation, age, salary and family status.
Eating habits: When dining in a Swiss restaurant, you should pay attention to dining etiquette. Do not blow hot or hot dishes or soups directly with your mouth, and do not make noise while chewing food or using cutlery, which is considered impolite behavior. In addition, the Swiss do not usually have the habit of bargaining, so when shopping, you should avoid bargaining with the shopkeeper.
Respect for privacy: The Swiss are shy and reserved and do not like to be photographed, especially without their permission. Therefore, during the tour, you should avoid forcing Swiss people to take photos, and do not take close-up photos of children.
Number and color taboo: The Swiss taboo “13” and “Friday”, believing that these numbers and dates will bring misfortune or disaster. In the course of travel, you should avoid mentioning or using these numbers and dates in relevant situations.
Respect for regional differences: Although Switzerland is not a large country, it has different speaking areas, and there are obvious differences in language, culture and religious beliefs. In the process of travel, we should avoid talking about the people of one region in another region, whether praise or criticism, it is not appropriate.
