Swiss Quiz 8

Do you know how many natural sources of mineral water Switzerland has?        
Switzerland is considered Europe’s moated castle. Not surprising, because there are around 250 natural sources of mineral water. 100 years ago the consumption of mineral water was less than 2 liters per person per year! In the mid century figures were still less than ten liters per capita; whereas today, more than 100 liters of mineral water are consumed per person. Among others, the most renowned sources of mineral water are Valser, Henniez, Allegra Passugger, Heidiland and Evian-Volvic.

How many kilometers of cycling track does Switzerland have?   
Practically every corner of Switzerland is reached with a mountain-bike, racing-bike or a plain-ordinary bike ! Switzerland has 3,300 kilometers of well-signposted cycling tracks, making it accessible from all directions – whether heading, north, east, south or west.    

How many golf greens are found in the Swiss Alps ?    
We know enough about the four Swiss football stadiums in which 15 of the total 31 EURO games are taking place. But many people are not aware that you can also play golf in Switzerland on one of its 70 golf greens throughout the country !

What is the length of Berne’s arcades – which represent Europe’s longest covered shopping street ?
Let’s keep it short: 6 kilometers long !

Where can the courageous take the longest Bungee jump in the world?    
In canton Ticino. During the safe and daring tumble downwards, the courageous amongst us have sunk 300 meters !  

To which summit does the world’s first rotating gondola lead ?    
To the glacial world of the Titlis in Zentralschweiz. From the cloister village of Engelberg, the approximately 3,000-meter-peak is also reached in summer with the comfortable mountain railway.