Ministory 3: A natural obstacle between North and South becomes a route linking the two

04.03.2010

At the heart of Europe

Switzerland is located at the heart of Europe and is characterised by the Alps, which stretch from West to East and are Europe’s biggest and highest mountains. The country plays a central role in transport over the Alps and is a key component in communication and links between northern and southern Europe.

3D image: Landwasser viaduct, Rhaetian Railway, a UNESCO world heritage site