Basel

Basel is located in the center of Europe. In the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland, Basel is a very attractive area for economic innovation, research and culture.

This state has close cooperation with its neighbors north of the Rhine-for example, these three countries have a European airport shared by all three countries. This is due to the national balanced and efficient business development policy, international financial, insurance and logistics services, and many meaningful life science and biotechnology enterprises. The latter is developing Basel into a global research field. It is closely related to educational institutions. University of basel. Starting from 1460, they are the oldest colleges established in the northern Alps. Through cooperation with private enterprises, this university has continuously contributed to high-quality and innovative achievements.

In addition, since 147 1, Basel has started to hold commercial exhibitions and developed into the most important exhibition and gathering city in Switzerland. The annual World Watch and Jewellery Exhibition in Basel, also known as Art Basel, is the most important art exhibition in the 20th century and 2 1 century.

The two parts of this state, including the city of Basel and its suburbs, and its neighboring Alsace, France and the Black Forest, Germany, offer many cultural and leisure choices.

Basel is also famous for its world-famous museums, where there are the best German-style theaters and vocal performances suitable for various styles. The romance of this city is also impressive, and the well-preserved old city is in sharp contrast with the modern buildings designed by architects. Unlimited commercial places provide high-quality food and drinks made by various cooking methods. Nightlife and traditional three-four-five-star hotels have all contributed to this cultural metropolis that is open to the world.

The rural scenery of Basel is in sharp contrast with the scenery of her city. Going out, comfortable hiking, historical sites such as Augusta Raurica, Roman architecture, huge local entertainment area and many fascinating activities to entertain the public. Basel is one of the most beautiful, tidy and safest states in the world. Anyone who pursues the quality of life will definitely find satisfaction here!

Berne Berne

The Dussus Vanderbilt Stadium in Bern will host the 2008 European Cup. As the capital of Switzerland, it is located on the arles River in the west of the country. This city is also the capital of bern state, and bern state is the second most populous Swiss state.

Bern was established as a military base in 1 19 1 year. /kloc-0 joined the Swiss league in 353, and/kloc-0 became the capital of Switzerland in 848. The city is an administrative, university and industrial center, and the Swiss parliament building Bundeshaus is also here. Many international organizations have offices here, such as the International Postal Union.

As a city among tourists, Bern's urban architecture is dominated by the Middle Ages. The landmark buildings are the cathedral built in15th century and the city auditorium in15th century.

Zytglogge is a famous tourist attraction. It is a medieval bell tower with a moving puppet. In addition, tourists gather around the bear pit in Bern-its existence has kept Bern consistent with bears for nearly a century.

Bern is one of the frequent destinations for tourists all over the world, not only because of the attraction of the city itself, but also because of its geographical location close to Bern Highland and the famous eiger, M? Nch and Jungfrau Alps Alps. Hiking and winter sports are popular recreational activities.

Bern is proud to host the 2008 European Football Champions Cup. The local team Bern Boys is one of the most famous clubs in Switzerland, and the city's ice hockey team SC Bern attracts the widest fans in Europe.

Zurich (Zurich)

Zurich is located in the northeast of central Switzerland with a permanent population of 340,000, making it the largest city in the country. In 2008, the eyes of the world will gather here, because the magic track stadium here will dedicate the world to the peak of European football. This city will become more and more attractive because of football!

Of course, Zurich is never lonely, and football is just a bright color on her icing on the cake.

Zurich is the capital of zurich state, located at the northern end of Lake Zurich, where the Limat River and the SIHL River meet. 135 1 joined the Swiss confederation and became the fifth member of the country. It is an important commercial, economic and cultural center in German-speaking Switzerland.

The "Holy City" of Banking and Finance

Zurich is famous for its numerous international banks and financial institutions. Many private banks are headquartered here, including the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Zurich, a tourist destination, also occupies a place in the tourism industry with its many unique museums, bustling commercial streets and beautiful scenery. The Swiss National Museum is breathtaking; On the bustling Banguofu Street, jewelry and fashion are dazzling, and the elegant coffee bar makes nightlife colorful. It is more attractive to tourists than Niederdorfli, which is adjacent to the east bank of Lake Zurich.

Unforgettable scenery

The twin towers of Grossmust Cathedral and medieval Fromstest Cathedral are landmark buildings in Zurich, and St Peter's Cathedral has the largest bell tower in Europe. Baotai Temple is a typical ancient Roman castle. If you stop on it, you can enjoy the old city and the Limat River very well.

industrial center

Zurich is also a mechanized metropolis with an important history of printing and publishing enterprises. International conferences are often held here, so Zurich's airport has become an important transportation hub, and railways and highways also connect Switzerland and even other parts of Europe.

Austria

Innsbruck

University city, cultural city, state capital. The destination of tourists is the center of the Alps, the seat of the former First Empire of maximilian. The various topics in this list should also include the sports city-that's it!

Salzburg Salzburg

Salzburg is famous for its festival capital and historic old city, with amazing scenery. This city with a population of 140000 attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. The 2008 European Cup represents the culmination of a series of successful sports events in Salzburg.

Ancient inhabitants

Salzburg has been inhabited for a long time, which is proved by the unwritten historical archaeological discoveries dating back to the Neolithic Age. The salt produced by Behalain in Nuremberg and the trade related to salt show that Salzburg was already a place where many people lived in the early Iron Age. In ancient Rome, Salzburg under Claudius the Great had been approved as a city.

building

The new look of Salzburg's old city with many baroque buildings appeared in17th century and18th century. Archbishops Wolf Dietrich and Markus Sittikus und Paris Lodron left a deep impression on the city in the dense buildings. Today, there are more than 65,438+000 churches, castles and palaces in Salzburg, demonstrating the power of architectural museums.

Mozart's birthplace

1756 65438+1On October 27th, the most famous son of this city, Wolfgang Amar Dehouse Mozart, was born. He is the seventh child of leopold mozart and his wife Anna Maria Volpuga, who come from Saint Gilgen near Salzburg. From 1747 to 1773, Mozart's family lived in a house at No.9 Valley Street. Now this apartment is an exhibition hall. Among these exhibits, the most famous are the violin played by Mozart as a child, the violin and piano played at the concert, important music scores, his portraits and letters.

City of festivals

18 16, Salzburg became a part of a new king's territory-Habsburg, Austria by virtue of its status. At the beginning of the 20th century, the establishment of Salzburg Festival brought new vitality to Salzburg, which has been affecting the urban cultural life of Salzburg until now. Today's Salzburg Art Festival's artistic performances lasted from the end of July to the end of August, and no less than 38 art festivals were held in 1 1 different gathering places, with more than 180 concerts.

Trade city

After World War II, Salzburg developed into one of the most important trade cities and one of the most famous tourist centers in Austria. 1964, the film The Sound of Music starring Julie Andrews was filmed in Salzburg. It was a great success, with 65,438+00 Oscar nominations. The musical Broadway performed more than 65,438+0,500 times, won 6 Tony Awards and sold more than 3 million records. Salzburg was named as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO on June 5438+0997+1 October1.

klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is the capital of the southernmost state in Austria, with a population of 92,000. It is located in a charming and picturesque place, surrounded by green grass, towering mountains and the warmest alpine lake W? Near rthersee

This city with a history of nearly 800 years is being rendered at the intersection of three different cultures in the ancient tradition. It shows the unique characteristics of the Alpine-Adriatic country with a history of nearly a hundred years, and is proud of its various roles, because it is not only a modern economic center and university town, but also a sports and cultural center.

Because trade and tourism are the focus of the economy, many international groups are very happy to set up offices in the capital of Carinthia. Philip exports household and personal care products to the world here, and Pago, as a local enterprise with a long history, has grown into a world company. Magna, a supplier of auto parts, is building an electrical center. Universities and colleges specializing in high technology provide higher education in the science and technology park by the lake, which is the most mysterious of its kind in Austria. Klagenfurt is also the most developed place in the Alps-Adriatic region.

The unique charm and beauty of Klagenfurt have many characteristics. Italian architecture has played an important role in laying the architectural style of this 800-year-old city center, including Renaissance buildings, colonnade courtyards and squares, which are well preserved. With the coexistence of the past and the present, this historical center has its own modern commodities. Shops and bars are full of energy. Every year, there are various celebration occasions here, from the carnival on New Year's Eve to the Christmas market with different styles-the best in the Alps-Adriatic Sea-including various activities in the Easter market, the Carinthian Valley Festival, the international mini-car show, the magic festival in the old town, and countless art festivals and cultural and sports activities.

In the birthplace of Ingeborg Bachmann and robert musil, there is a great culture. At the end of June every year, the German language and culture with the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize will become the focus of literature, and Klagenfurt will become an art gallery, a museum, a theater that can show four different plays and an aesthetic lakeside booth, and hold literary activities all year round.

Klagenfurt is also the Olympic capital of Austria and has won two most popular sports awards. This is the frontier of sports. The beach volleyball grand slam attracted more than100000 spectators from all over the world. Now W? Rthersee hums beach arena Every year, more than 2000 athletes come here to participate in the triathlon in Carinthia, Austria. In winter, the large-scale snowboarding World Cup will be held in the only ski center in Austria.

Vienna

The final of Euro 2008 will be held in Vienna, Austria.

Besides football, you can enjoy more fun in Vienna, from the sunken city to Kaiser schloss Castle, from sausage platte playground to new entertainment places, from dancing to shopping. Vienna with such rich traditional culture is waiting for you.

Recommended scenic spots

The sunken city, located in the new Danube region, integrates sports, entertainment and bars, and also has the most popular beach in Vienna. The ancient Danube region is in sharp contrast with other Austrian cities, where you can see open-air restaurants, beaches and rented speedboats. At the end of June, the biggest event in Europe, the Danube Carnival, will be held there, where you can see free live concerts.

Huanhuan steet

Along the ring road, you will find opera house, museum, parliament hall, castle theatre (former Royal Grand Theatre), wishing church and stock exchange, as well as some imperial palaces. In the Sch? nbrunn Palace, you will wander between the flowers in the garden, the boulevard and the surging fountain.

Huge wheels

The Pratt Park, which is famous for its giant ship, is also a charming attraction. Francois Hall Stadium, which will host six European Cup matches (including finals), is also located there.

DJ and live performance

There are many bars in Stadtbahnbogen along the subway line 6. In the Bermuda Triangle, in the old city, you can see many DJs and live performances.

We should not forget Maria Silver Street, a modern shopping center in Vienna, with international fashion chains and clothing stores. Unique charm is an important feature of these old city shops on Cottner Avenue and Cole Market shopping area in Graben. In summer, the score performance of Hoch- und Deutschmeister Imperial Army will enter the Hof Palace on Saturday morning 1 1.

Bars and VIP gardens

In museum square, the inner courtyard and cultural square are very popular open-air places, with bars and gardens. In Gergin and other Heurigenorten (where you can taste newly brewed red wine), you can drink famous wines from Vienna to celebrate the victory of your favorite team.

Vienna air ticket

A good way to visit Vienna is to pay a 72-hour Vienna card (Vienna air ticket), which can bring you 200 special preferential services. Vienna tourist cards can be bought at the Vienna tourist information office. You can find them in your hotel or at various traffic points in Vienna.

The circular street around the old city of Vienna can be compared with any famous street in the world. The most distinctive buildings in Vienna are gathered on both sides of the tree-lined ring street, which is a model of urban architectural art at the end of 19 century. 1857, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria approved the plan to demolish city walls, fill ravines and build streets around the city. The circular street in Vienna is 4 kilometers long and 57 meters wide. Completed on 1865. Since then, the emperor of Austria-Hungary invited architects from all over Europe to participate in the bidding for the construction of the ring street. In just 40 years, classical luxury buildings have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, showing the glory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Today, it is a place that tourists all over the world yearn for, and it is also a must-see place in Vienna.

Vienna is called the temple of music and drama, and its theaters are distributed all over Vienna, but the most famous is the castle theater. It is said that the German in Castle Theatre is the most standard in German-speaking areas, and many world-class actors make guest performances here. Being able to perform in the Castle Theatre is the highest evaluation of its artistic performance.

The Castle Theatre was originally built by Mother Teresa in 174 1 and designed by Hazenor and Semper. The original site was in Piazza San Michel. After 1888, it was converted into the current Italian Renaissance building and squeezed into a part of the ring road. The Castle Theatre is located directly opposite the City Hall. The sculpture above the entrance is "Apollo and Muse in Tragedy". After entering the hall, turn left and there is a rest area with portraits of famous actors hanging on both sides. Then, you can see a gorgeous staircase with a big red carpet. Turn right and walk to the theatre hall. There are murals of Klimt in front of the theater hall.