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A Journey to the Top of Mt Stanserhorn

January 20, 2013 by Admin · 1 Comment

Starting Point for the journey up to Mt Stanserhorn

Stans, Central Switzerland

Starting point for the exciting ride up to Mt Stanserhorn is Stans, a small town in Central Switzerland. There is a direct train from Lucerne to Stans. The Base Station of the Mt Stanserhorn funicular is just a 5 minute walk away from the train station. The way to the top of Mt Stanserhorn has two sections: the funicular and the Cabrio aerial cable car.

Time Traveler

Stans, funicular station

The way up to Mt Stanserhorn takes the time traveler not only up the mountain but also through history. On the first section from Stans to Kaelti the time traveler is invited to ride the nostalgic old-timer funicular that opened in 1893. At that time it was the world longest funicular. [Read more...]

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myHotelVideo.com presents Hotel Drachen, Basel, Switzerland

January 2, 2013 by edswisst · 1 Comment

More @ www.myhotelvideo.com Location: This pleasant hotel enjoys a central location in the business district of Basle, within a few paces of the old town where there are many bars, pubs and shopping and entertainment venues to be found. It is 300 m to the nearest nightclub, and the train station lies some 700 m from the hotel. Basel airport is 7 km from the hotel and it is 90 km to Zurich airport.Facilities: Renovated in 2002, this hotel comprises a total of 43 rooms of which 2 are suites. Amongst the facilities count an impressive foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange bureau and lifts in addition to an in-house laundry service. There are garage facilities available to those arriving by car. Rooms: Each of the tasteful rooms is decorated with paintings by Spanish artists and comes with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, shower and bathtub, as well as a direct dial telephone, a radio, satellite/ cable TV, an Internet connection, a minibar and centrally controlled air conditioning. Central heating and a hire safe also feature as standard in all rooms. Meals: Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet. Payment: American Express, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
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Switzerland Tourism – The Top Tourist Places in Switzerland

November 9, 2012 by edswisst · Leave a Comment

Switzerland is one of the major tourist traps for all the sort of visitors from all over the globe. This beautiful country is the most sought after tourist destinations for all the entire visitors. Switzerland is the most picturesque country and is lovingly called as the land of Alps. This beautiful land locked country is beautifully surrounded by the countries like France, Germany, Italy and Austria, thus offering the picturesque views of the wonderful Alps. Switzerland is though small in size but is one of the richest countries in the entire world. This beautiful destination in Europe is truly very worth to explore. The fascinating beauty and the exotic charm of this country truly are beyond imagination and there is no word in dictionary which can explain its beauty.

Switzerland is picturesque, the accommodation is of really high quality, the restaurants serve good food and the Swiss people are friendly. Does a tourist trap look like this? I doubt that the author of this article has chosen the right word for what he wanted to express: Switzerland is a real tourist magnet that attracts visitors from all over the world!
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Switzerland is very tourist friendly in Europe, which lures intense number of tourists and tempts them to visit again and again.

The honeymooners, globe trotters, vacationers, visitors and tourists refer this astounding country as heaven on earth. Honestly speaking this beautiful country is truly a piece of paradise on earth. The visitors from every nook and corner of the world, visit’s the astounding Switzerland to witness some of the most beautiful and unique sights in the world. Scintillating snow capped mountains, picturesque lake shores, green sprawling hills, enthralling hilly cliffs and amazing hotels are truly out of this world and essential aspects of Switzerland. Along with the beauty of this country, Switzerland, this country is very popular for its rich heritage; royal culture and the unique fascinating lifestyle of the locals are truly very attractive which enhance the beauty of Switzerland Tourism.

Chillon Castle is one of the top tourist places to visit in Switzerland

This beautiful castle lovingly referred as the Chateau de Chillion is one of the Top Tourist places in Switzerland which is also the most traveled destination in this country. Located picturesquely on the bank of the Lake Geneva is truly astounding and which truly will leave you spell bound on your visit to this country. This beautiful castle consists of 100 buildings, three courtyards, four great walls, and numerous halls. The enormous hall provides spectacular views of these picturesque lakes which easily entice all visitors from all over the place for wonderful vacations.

Apart from these attractions Switzerland has other numerous enthralling tourist attractions which are sheer wonder to visit and explore in this charming heaven, Switzerland.

Stive writes about various beautiful tours and travel destinations of the world. For more information visit to http://www.switzerlandtourism.org.in

World First Double-Decker Cabrio Aerial Cable Car – Stanserhorn, Switzerland

June 29, 2012 by Admin ·

Aerial Cabrio Cable Airway to the top of Stanserhorn

Today, June 29th, 2012, the world first double-decker cabrio aerial cable car starts operation. And this famous Stanserhorn Cabrio Aerial Cable Car is already immortalized on a Swiss Post Stamp, as you can see in the above picture. The above photo of the Stanserhorn Cabrio Aerial Cable Car stamp is originally published at the attractive and great web site http://www.mountainstamp.com, a must for all mountain addicts! Stamp collectors and mountain lovers will be excited as they discover a whole new fascinating world at the mountain stamp website. I personally like that mountain stamp website that much that I put it to my favorites!

The ascent from the small village of Stans to the top of Stanserhorn is made by the original funicular and the world first Arial Double Decker Cabrio Cable Car in 25 minutes. On top of Stanserhorn a visit to the brand new revolving Restaurant is a must! From there it’s just a five minutes’ walk to the summit and its spectacular view! On a sunny day, and there are plenty of them in summer, the visitors can see as far as to the Black Forest in Germany, Alsace in France, the whole mountain panorama including Pilatus, Bernese Alps and the Lake of Lucerne.

History

The Stanserhorn funicular was opened in 1893. The original funicular track was divided into three sections and was altogether approximately four kilometers long. It was a real master piece built by the railway pioneers Franz Josef Bucher and Josef Durrer.

Funicular and old cable car from 1975

A lightning struck 1970 and caused a full fire that ruined the hotel and the funicular’s third section. This was the end of the three section funicular. Only the lower section remained, but the upper two funicular sections were closed and replaced with an aerial cable car in 1975. The Hotel was never rebuilt, but there is a Restaurant on its foundation.

The world first Double Decker Cabrio Aerial Cable Car

Today, the new Double Decker Cabrio Aerial Cable Car is transporting the first tourists to the Top of Stanserhorn. It’s a stunning experience to stay on the open upper deck and feel the wind in the hairs and the warm sunshine on the skin! Enjoying the great mountain and lakes panorama from there is a unique adventure! There is no other aerial cable car worldwide offering a similar open air ride! As there are not yet videos in English available, I show the following video about the new double decker cabrio aerial cable car with German comment:

Enjoy the freedom of the mountains without disturbing windows!

The 28 Million Swiss Franc Double Decker Cabrio Aerial Cable Car has four towers and 1’400 square meters of woodland had to be cleared. The ride lasts 6 minutes and 465 persons can be transported per hour.

This world first Cabrio Aerial Cable Car was constructed by the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group,the world leader in cable car engineering. Here is another video explaining how the cabin was transported and mounted:

Mounting the new cabin

Tip: Good Morning Ticket for all those who ride the funicular and the Double Decker Cabrio Aerial Cable Car before 09:15. The Good Morning Ticket is sold with a discount of CHF 10.- and on Top of Stanserhorn the Restaurant isn’t crowded at that time and you choose where you want to be seated. By the way: It’s a good idea to have breakfast on Top of Stanserhorn while enjoying the beautiful view!

You may also be interested into the blog post “A Journey to the Top of Mt Stanserhorn“.

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Private Rooms for Individualists – Zurich, Switzerland

March 30, 2012 by Admin ·

Munsterhof in the old town of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland. Munsterhof and historic Old Town Buildings.

Zurich is always worth a visit. The main economic City of Switzerland (Berne is the capital) has a lot to offer: The historic old town is for sure one of the favorite places for tourists in Zurich, Switzerland. There are a lot of museums waiting to entertain the visitors, also a boat trip on the Limmat River is recommended, and the shore of the Lake of Zurich is the place to meet people and to relax. Of course it’s great to live close to all these famous places to see and close to the main station too! There are plenty of Hotels in the center of beautiful Zurich! But it may be you prefer something more individual to stay. Do you want to rent a private room in a flat or even a whole apartment for yourself? There are a lot of possibilities for private accommodation. This beautiful flat right away in the center of Zurich, surrounded by bars and night life is a luxurious place to spend your vacation in Zurich, Switzerland:

Another flat, that is also located in the old town of Zurich, offers a high standard of furniture and a spectacular view over the roofs and the Limmat River. The flat is really beautiful and clean, it is very quiet and cozy. It is inside a historic building and therefore the ceiling is low. In the surroundings you’ll find shops, restaurants, best coffees in town and of course the Limmat River and the Lake of Zurich. Tram stops are a few steps from the flat as well as the Main Station for easy connections to other cities in Switzerland and to the Zurich Airport.

A private room about a quarter of an hour tram ride away from Zurich’s main station is a cheaper alternative and the guests even get in contact with real Zurich people. The Landlady always appreciates to be told a bit about her guest’s life and why they’re visiting Zurich.

How to Rent a Private Room in Zurich, Switzerland

Of course there are also private rooms to rent in other places of Switzerland like Lucerne, Berne or Geneva. All those private rooms, flats and apartments are offered over the platform http://www.airbnb.com/s/Zurich–Switzerland. Airbnb is a web based service that brings people seeking private accommodation together with those who let private rooms and apartments, generally private persons that are not professional hoteliers.

Wikipedia provides detailed information about the company.

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An Overview on Travel Switzerland

December 9, 2011 by edswisst · 1 Comment

Boat trip on the river Rhein from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen

Article by Johnson Gel

Europe is one of the most favored tourism destinations across the world and of many places in Europe Switzerland is one that millions across the world long to visit this place for its fascinating natural beauty. If you are planning a trip to some hot tourist destination in Europe travel Switzerland and see how this country is different from others and why this country is so much talked about by people from all corners of the world for its picturesque landscapes, snow, weather, towns, people, their warm culture, music, food and hospitality.The best way to enjoy Switzerland is to go for Switzerland travel packages. An ideal travel package will help you travel across the country and enjoy the best attractions of the place and at the same time learn about the culture, traditions and other interesting facts of the place. Because Switzerland is situated among the mountains and it remains snow clad most part of the year visitors can enjoy lots of adventurous activities in the place like skiing, paragliding, snow biking, mountaineering, hiking and to name a few. There are beautiful resorts on the top of mountains where one can stay to enjoy the weather of the place.Because 70 percent of the land of Switzerland is covered by the Swiss Alps one can find steep gorges and peaks in the place. They make things perfect for skiing, snow boarding and snow-biking. Even people who don’t have interests for such things will find them fascinating. While traveling to Switzerland one must keep in mind that it is a cold climate country and one needs to pack warm cloths too for traveling in the place. At times the temperature is really numbing. That is the reason why the restaurants and other itineraries offer excellent drinks to keep the body warm and comfortable along with the best cuisines of the world. You can savor all international dishes in the place.Switzerland packages are also available for honeymoon couples. Since this is called the heaven for honeymoon couples all newly wed people wish to visit this place for honeymoon. In fact Switzerland offers the perfect ambience, climate, hospitality, night life and attractions for honeymooners. The picturesque locations are truly romantic and the climate automatically brings the couple closer and closer.Today you can find numbers of Switzerland travel packages that are designed for all. They are structured keeping in mind the budget consents, the needs and interests of varied class of people. You can find a package suitable to your need.For more information on travel Switzerland and packages that can help you watch Switzerland tour.

The author is an avid traveler and loves to travel. He has a lot of information on Switzerland tour.

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Zurich – Switzerland’s Top Travel Destination

October 12, 2011 by edswisst · 2 Comments

Article by Jessica Park

Zurich is one of Europe’s best travel destinations and gateway to the rest of Switzerland. Don’t forget to get Zurich travel insurance for your holiday.

Zurich is one of the world’s most picturesque cities, surrounded by a large lake, two rivers and tree covered hills. Zurich is the largest city and the financial centre of the Helvetian Confederation (Switzerland) with a population close to one million including the suburbs. The city is located at the northwestern end of Lake Zurich, at the mouth of the Limmat River which divides the city in two. The modern heart of the city including the train station and most churches is on the west side of the river. The hillier east side is home to the little alleys of the Old Town and the trendy drinking spots of Niederdorfstrasse. German is the official language but many people will understand English, French, or Italian as well.

Here are Zurich’s top tourist attractions.Zurich Trolley Tour lets visitors discover the sights of Zurich aboard the unique Classic Trolley.In two hours you will be taken through this beautiful city and shown the business and financial center, Bahnhofstrasse, the most important museums, a section of the Old Town, Fraumunster Church with its famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai, the University district, residential areas, beautiful hillside villas on the Zurichberg, as well as recreation areas and views of the Alps from Zurich’s vantage point on the lake.Zurich Zoo is situated in a beautiful natural park where visitors can admire up to 360 species of animals from all over the world. Visitors can see everything from the popular penguin parade to gorillas, a giant tortoise and tigers. Lake Promenade is a boardwalk starting from Bellevue that travels for about three kilometers along the lake towards Tiefenbrunnen. During the summer, the boardwalk is very popular for an evening stroll.Uetliberg is a hill overlooking Zurich rising to 873 m (2864 ft). The Uetliberg offers a panoramic 360 degree view of the entire city of Z

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Adelboden, Switzerland

September 27, 2011 by edswisst · Leave a Comment

Adelboden is a classic Swiss resort situated in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district, 1350 metres above sea level in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Enclosed by dazzling alpine sceneries and the panoramic view of the Lohner and Wildstruber mountain peaks, the resort is basically home to an assortment of ski accommodations, dining places, shops, and snow packed slopes for a great powder day adventure. The place even accommodates the world cup races at Choenisbergli every January, boasting of its 185-kilometre pistes. The versatile Adelboden also welcomes not just skiers but also snow walkers especially during wintertime when tourists traverse the 50-kilometre road of pure snowy delight.

For air travels, there are numerous airports that can be accessed if you plan to go to Adelboden. The most excellent entry point would be Geneva International Airport, which is only two and a half hours away from the resort.

Other major airports near Adelboden are EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (77.3 miles) and Milan Malpensa Airport (81.2 miles). Some smaller airports include Berne Belp Airport (30.2 miles), Annecy-Meythe Airport (80.5 miles), and Basel/Mulhouse EuroAirport French (88.0 miles). Typical transport service includes car hires, rail service, and bus rides.

Adeloboden possesses only a single onward road linking from Frutigen which connects through Spiez to N6 and Bern. The good news is, there is basically no transit traffic going there. You can secure a visitor ticket or Swiss Transfer Ticket which encompasses rail and post bus transfer onwards Adelboden. Rail journey along the Swiss Alps is also worth the try. From Frutigen, you can take a train ride in Lötschberg, going to Bern and Brig, and from then on, you can reach the resort by availing of the bus services that will get you to the slopes. Car rentals are usually road safe, since vehicles are fully equipped with appropriate winter chains and snow tires. An old mountain pass route from Engstligenalp and Chindbettipass going to the Gemmi Pass and into the Valais is still being utilised by plenty of hikers if you want to experience a little walkathon adventure, but be sure that you are with someone knowledgeable of that place to avoid complications.

Most tourists would rather choose hiring cars in going to Adelboden since it is more convenient and very flexible and what’s more, there is virtually no traffic in the road most especially in winter. If you live somewhere in the South of England, you will enjoy driving your way to and from the resort. You can always have opportunities to stopover for buying a thing or two especially on your return trip. Travelling as a family or in groups is always a much better choice because you can avail cheaper flight packages especially in the peak season. Coming from Calais going through Belgium and Germany is a most preferable trip which would take about nine hours. Following this route will let you avoid expensive tolls in the French roads, and in addition, car gas is very affordable in Switzerland and Luxembourg by British standards.

The author is a travel analyst specializing in ski travel and ski transfers reviews, including resort information and ski transfer destinations

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“Scenic practice rides across Switzerland” Irenan’s pictures all around Interlaken, Switzerland (holiday)

September 16, 2011 by edswisst · 23 Comments

Preview of Irenan’s blog at TravelPod. Study the full website right here: www.travelpod.com This blog site preview was created by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Interlaken, Switzerland Entry Title: “Scenic practice rides across Switzerland” Entry: “When this whole trip was nevertheless in the early arranging stages, I occurred to stumble across an write-up called a thing like “top 10 world’s most scenic train routes”…I know “the top rated 10″ is a subjective assessment nonetheless, it seemed curious to me that 4 out of 10 rides described in the write-up have been in Switzerland: the Bernina Convey, the Golden Pass, the Glacier Express and the William Inform Convey… I had heard that the route of the Bernina Express was spectacular…so this practice experience had been certainly in the programs, particularly since it would deliver us directly to Italy – our following vacation spot…but if you look at the map of Switzerland, you are going to see that this route by means of the Alps commences in Chur (or – for somewhat shorter model – in St. Moritz) – on the opposite aspect of the nation from Geneva (from in which we have been coming)… so we took an additional one of the “top rated 10″ scenic prepare routes – the Golden Move – to connect to the Bernina Express… we left Geneva for Montreux where we boarded the panoramic car of the Golden Move to Zweisimmen…this is actually the most picturesque stretch of the Golden Pass route…somewhere closer to Gstaad we mentioned “au revoir” to the French Switzerland and “guten tag” to …

The Glacier Convey is an express train which connects the two major mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. It is not an “express” in the sensation of getting a higher-speed train but rather in the perception that it gives a a single-seat trip for a extended duration journey. In reality it has the track record of becoming the slowest convey train in the world. It normally requires 7,5 hours to journey across 291 bridges, via 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass on the greatest point at 2033 m (6670 ft) in altitude. The total line is metre gauge (slim gauge railway). The Glacier Express is run jointly by two private Swiss railways, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB) and the Rhätische Bahn (RhB), who also run the regular regional trains and freight trains above the same route. The panorama autos were released in 2006. I made a decision to get this journey right after I have noticed a scene of the Glacier Convey in the IMAX documentary film “The Alps”. September 6, 2009

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Most Beautiful Roads of The World

June 16, 2011 by edswisst · 3 Comments

Here is a list with the 15 Most Beautiful Roads in the Worldto drive on and another five honorable mentions that you’ll surely like. Enjoy!

15. The Overseas Highway – Florida Keys

The Overseas Highway leaps from island to island across 42 bridges southwest through Florida Keys and it was built in 1938 along the course of an old railroad that has been destroyed by a hurricane. The highway is mostly over water and in about four hours you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and the ocean and of course, the incredible sunrises and sunsets if you come here at the right time. During holidays the traffic will make journeys through this highway a bit longer but I’m sure everyone would love to stay on this road as long as possible.

14. Red Rock Scenic Road – USA

The Red Rock Scenic Road winds through Sedona’s Red Rock Country, often called a “museum without walls”. The road provides a splendid view of the stunning red rocks which seem alive like a timeless spirit that captivates and inspires everyone. The Red Rock Scenic byway also passes through the Montezuma Castle National Monument and the Coconino National Forest giving every driver an amazing sense of intimacy with nature.

13. Iroha-zaka – Japan

Iroha-zaka is a winding road from Japan which connects central Nikko and Oku-Nikko. The road comprises of 48 curves and each corner has an ancient Japanese alphabet, starting in alphabetical order from I-ro-ha which also gave this road’s name. Iroha-zaka is actually made of two roads, one to come down and another to go up and they both have 48 curves matching the 48 letters of the ancient Japanese alphabet.

12. Atlantic Road – Norway

The Atlantic Road was voted as the Norwegian construction of the century and it’s a five mile long stretch of road connecting Molde and Kristiansund in this country. The road rides above some rough and uneven surfaces and it’s spectacular because it rises itself and falls at many places like a sea at the time of a rough tide. Apart from the incredible road itself, the scenery surrounding it could give any driver shivers.

11. Oberalp Pass – Switzerland

The Oberalp Pass in an incredible road in the high Swiss mountains that’s an important link between Central Switzerland and the Graubunden Oberland. The road is really popular for all drivers from Europe but it’s only open during summer months. In winter this pass is closed for road traffic and the road itself is used as a ski slope, toboggan run and hiking trail!

10. North Yungas “Road of Death” – Bolivia

The North Yungas Road is a 43 mile road connecting La Paz and Coroico deep into the Bolivian Andes. The road is name by the locals “El Camino de la Muerte” or the Road of Death and it was named the world’s most dangerous road in 1995. The road, famous for its extreme danger has a single lane width with terrifyingly drop offs, tight hairpins, narrow passages and almost no guardrails at all. The fog and rain can make visibility poor and the road surface muddy which adds even more dancer to any journey on this road. On average, there is a fatal accident every couple of weeks on this road and it is estimated that 200 to 300 travelers are killer per year on this treacherous road. Today however, the Youngas road has less traffic and it used mostly by travelers who want to feel its thrill.

9. Trollstigen – Norway

One of the most notable attractions from the Fjord in Norway is the Trollstigen road, a steep winding mountain road located in the Rauma region. The word Trollstigen means the Troll Ladder in English and it represents a series of stunning roads with a breathtaking view and a couple of incredible waterfalls. This road is very narrow and leaves very few possibilities for vehicles to pass each other and with its steep 9% gradient and 11 hairpins it’s really, really challenging. But it’s all worth it if you get to the top where you’ll see this amazing road from above and the Stigfossen waterfall, a 320 m waterfall which falls down the mountain side.

8. Guoliang Tunnel Road – China

The Guoliang Tunnel Road was built by 13 local villagers headed in only five years in the Taihang mountains in the Hunan province of China. Many villagers lost their lives in accidents during the construction of this tunnel but in 1977 it was opened to traffic. The tunnel carved from the mountains is 1,200 meters long, 5 meters high and 4 meters wide and its also one of the most dangerous roads in the world. This extremely beautiful scenic route was dubbed as “the road that does not tolerate any mistakes” and its a key destination on the Chinese tourism map.

7. San Bernardino Pass – Switzerland

Another high mountain pass across the Swiss Alps is the San Bernardino Pass and the road that goes through it and connects the Swiss towns Misox and Hinterrhein is also one of the world’s greatest roads. The pass is located at 2,065 meters and the road has incredibly smooth roads, a lot of hairpins and challenging bends and of course, amazing scenic views. The road also goes through an impressive 6.6 km long tunnel.

6. Los Caracoles Pass – Andes

Los Caracoles Road passes through the harsh terrain of the Andreas Mountains from the Andes on the way between Chile and Argentina. The road has many hard switchbacks on an extremely steep incline and numerous hairpins without any safety guard rails. For the most part of the year, this pass is covered by snow and that makes it incredibly hard to negotiate. Despite the fact that it’s one of the most challenging roads in the world, the Los Caracoles Pass has a strong safety record.

5. Col de Turini – France

The Col de Turini is situated in a mountain pass in the south of France in the Alps at more than 1 mile above sea level. The road is included as part of a 20 miles rally stage every year of the Monte Carlo Rally in the World Rally Championship and it combines 34 hairpins and long stretch lines where cars can reach top speeds of over 110 mph. This stage is one of the most challenges stages from the WRC and apart from the wonderful road, the scenery also makes it one of the most attractive and exciting roads on Earth.

4. The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road – UAE

The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road in the United Arab Emirates extends for 7.3 miles with 60 turns up the mountain of a height of 1,219 m. The UAE road scales the mountain with a beautiful view of the desert below and ends at a parking lot with only a hotel and of course, a palace, belonging to the country’s rulers. The road is a mixture of fast straights and sweeping curves that merge perfectly from one to another forming this amazing driving road in the middle of the desert.

3. Lysebotn Road – Norway

The Lysebotn Road is considered one of the most breathtaking roads in Europe and it all starts with the narrow road up the steep walls of the Lysefjord, Norway. The road includes 27 challenging hairpins and a 1.1 km long tunnel at the bottom which also has 3 switchbacks inside to make things even more interesting. The surface of the road is perfect and the ones who were already on this road think of it as a rollercoaster. It’s probably the most fun road from Norway and its last 30 km to Lysebotn will put a smile on every driving enthusiast’s face.

2. Stelvio Pass – Italy

From the Eastern Alps in Italy, the Stelvio Pass Road connects the Valtellina with Merano and the upper Adige valley. This is the second highest paved mountain road in the Alps and its situated at an altitude of around 1.7 miles (about 2,757 meters) above sea level. The Stelvio Pass is one of the best continuous hairpin routes in the world and its fame came from the presence of 48 hairpin bends and the fact that the road becomes very narrow at some points and it has a couple of very steep inclines. This road is regarded by many car enthusiasts as one of the most challenging roads in the world and it’s scenery is absolutely breathtaking and spectacular.

1. Transfagarasan – Romania

The Transfăgărășan (that’s the exact spelling) is the highest and most dramatic paved road from Romania. Built as a strategic military route by the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu between 1970 and 1974, this road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti. The Transfagarasan represents 90 km of twists and turns run North to South across the tallest sections of the Carpathian Mountains between the highest peaks of the mountain in this country.

On top of the mountains this road provides access to Balea Lake, a glacier lake which has been here for thousands of years and it also has an almost 1 km long tunnel straight through the mountain’s top. The road was built at a high cost both financially and from a human standpoint with more than 6 million kilograms of explosive being used on the northern face and official records of 40 soldiers who lost their lives while building it. Unofficial records however mention that only the tunnel took about 400 lives.

The north end of the road is the most spectacular and it’s dotted with steep hairpin turns, long S curves and sharp descents combined with an absolutely stunning view! Between October and June this road is under the snow and usually closed so… that means only a couple of months in the summer it’s available to enjoy a pure driving pleasure. Top Gear also named this road as the best road in the world !

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