- 1. Swiss transportation is renowned for its efficiency, reliability, and punctuality. The country boasts a well-connected network of trains, trams, buses, and boats that make getting around a breeze. The scenic train journeys through the Swiss Alps are a highlight for many travelers, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages. The Swiss Travel System allows for seamless transfers between different modes of transportation, making it easy to explore all corners of this picturesque country. Whether you're cruising on a pristine lake or speeding through the countryside on a high-speed train, Swiss transportation offers an unparalleled experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Which city is the largest transportation hub in Switzerland?
A) Lucerne
B) Bern
C) Geneva
D) Zurich
- 2. What is the name of the famous Swiss mountain railway that goes up to Jungfraujoch?
A) Jungfrau Railway
B) Rigi Railways
C) Matterhorn Express
D) Gornergrat Railway
- 3. What is the name of the national railway company in Switzerland?
A) Swiss Railway Group
B) Swiss Transport Corporation
C) Swiss Train Operators
D) Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
- 4. Which high-speed train service connects Switzerland with neighboring countries?
A) ICE
B) TGV Lyria
C) Thalys
D) Eurostar
- 5. Which international airport is the busiest in Switzerland?
A) Basel-Mulhouse Airport
B) Zurich-Bern Airport
C) Geneva Airport
D) Zurich Airport
- 6. The longest railway tunnel in the world, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, is located in Switzerland. How long is it?
A) 34.6 km
B) 42.8 km
C) 69.3 km
D) 57.1 km
- 7. What is the name of the scenic train route that connects Zermatt and St. Moritz?
A) Red Arrow
B) Glacier Express
C) Bernina Express
D) Golden Pass Line
- 8. Which transportation pass allows for unlimited travel on the Swiss public transportation network?
A) European Rail Pass
B) Global InterRail Pass
C) Eurail Switzerland Pass
D) Swiss Travel Pass
- 9. What is the name of the famous cogwheel railway that takes passengers up to Mount Rigi from Vitznau?
A) Rigi Railways
B) Pilatus Railway
C) Gornergrat Railway
D) Jungfrau Railway
- 10. Which scenic train journey in Switzerland travels through the Bernese Oberland region?
A) Glacier Express
B) Jungfraubahn
C) Bernina Express
D) GoldenPass Line
- 11. Which Swiss city is famous for its annual film festival and is also known as the 'Olympic Capital'?
A) Geneva
B) Bern
C) Lausanne
D) Zurich
- 12. What is the name of the iconic water fountain in Lake Geneva and a popular tourist attraction in Geneva?
A) Jet d'Eau
B) Aqua Jet
C) Lake Fountain
D) Water Spout
- 13. In Switzerland, what is the designated luggage storage area on a train called?
A) Gepäckabteil
B) Sperrgut
C) Gepäckablage
D) Lagerraum
- 14. What is the name of the mountain peak near Zermatt famous for its distinctive pyramid shape?
A) Matterhorn
B) Mont Blanc
C) Jungfrau
D) Eiger
- 15. The cogwheel railway to the top of Mount Rigi is the oldest mountain railway in Switzerland. When was it opened?
A) 1903
B) 1858
C) 1871
D) 1925
- 16. Which Swiss canton is known for operating its unique 'PostBus' service?
A) Valais
B) Ticino
C) Bern
D) Graubünden
- 17. Which region in Switzerland boasts the famous scenic train routes including the Gotthard Panorama Express and the Wilhelm Tell Express?
A) Swiss Plateau
B) Central Switzerland
C) Jura Mountains
D) The Alps
- 18. What is the name of the electric bike-sharing system available in Swiss cities?
A) SwissBike
B) PubliBike
C) EcoCycles
D) BikeSwiss
- 19. Which Swiss city is famous for its unique cable car 'Titlis Rotair'?
A) Grindelwald
B) Andermatt
C) Verbier
D) Engelberg
- 20. In which Swiss city would you find the world's steepest cogwheel railway, the Pilatus Railway?
A) St. Moritz
B) Lucerne
C) Interlaken
D) Zermatt
- 21. Which Swiss city is home to the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
A) Geneva
B) Zurich
C) Lausanne
D) Bern
- 22. Which city is the headquarters of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)?
A) Lucerne
B) Geneva
C) Bern
D) Zurich
- 23. What is the name of the airline headquartered in Basel and serves as the flag carrier of Switzerland?
A) Helvetic Airways
B) SkyWork Airlines
C) Edelweiss Air
D) Swiss International Air Lines
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