A Rustic Dairy Experience at the Emmentaler Cheese Factory
by Veronica Reyes, November 7, 2024
Switzerland’s countryside holds its own unique charm, with activities that immerse you in Swiss culture. And in this blog post, I would like to share my experience visiting the Emmental cheese factory – a perfect way to savor the traditions and flavors of Switzerland!
Lakeside Bliss – Hiking Zermatt’s Scenic 5-Lake Trail
by Sara Werren, September 24, 2024
The 5-Lake Trail in Zermatt is one of the region’s most picturesque hikes, offering breathtaking views of the Matterhorn mirrored in crystal-clear alpine lakes. Winding through meadows, forests, and mountain landscapes, the 9.8 km trail takes you past five stunning impressive lakes.
Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen, Andermatt – A Casual Hotel in The Heart of the Swiss Alps
by Pepe Strub, August 28, 2024
We just returned from a short visit of Andermatt – a Swiss Resort Town which has seen quite a bit of change over the past 10 years. It turned out to be a perfect getaway for a hot weekend in August. And staying at the Scandinavian Radisson Blu hotel which is located in the new part of town was the perfect choice.
Magical Adventures for Little Explorers
by Christen Fleming, March 04, 2024
Recently, I was lucky enough to spend some quality time on a mother-daughter trip with my 6-year old in western Switzerland. It was her birthday, so while I of course played travel planner and compiled a list of possible activities and excursions, she got the final say on what we did each day. The result was a family-focused holiday that we both really enjoyed!
Discover Zurich on Foot – From Historic to Industrial
By Karen Bianchi, January 31, 2024
Even Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, can easily be explored by foot as everything is close by. I take you on a walk through my well-loved, ever changing hometown where I like to stroll around any time of the year and I always explore something new. Every season has its own charm, be it walking along lake Zurich on a snowy winter day, swimming in the river Limmat in summer or admiring the foliage during an autumn stroll.
Liechtenstein Unveiled
By Pepe Strub, October 31, 2023
From Zurich, the very small country of Liechtenstein can be reached about 90 minutes. We took the train to Sargans from where the bus took us right into the heart of its main town, Vaduz. It is a scenic ride along Lake Walen, and through pleasing mountain scenery.
Combining Graubünden and Ticino by Postal Bus
By Pepe Strub, September 7, 2023
We just returned from one of our best experiences ever in Switzerland – exploring Graubünden and Ticino with a brief stop in Italy – all with the yellow Postal Buses which are included in the Swiss Travel Pass and cover a few rides in Italy. We saw gorgeous mountains, pristine mountain lakes and magnificent glaciers.
For the Complete Swiss Experience: Touring Ticino
by Christen Fleming, August 28, 2023
We often hear from clients that they want to experience all that Switzerland has to offer and since this small country has so many incredible destinations, that can be a challenging task! Too often overlooked on itineraries though is Ticino, the predominantly Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland.
A Family Outing to Churwalden-Lenzerheide, a Perfect Holiday Region in Southeast Switzerland
by Nicole Williams, July 25, 2023
In the early summer of this year, we ventured out with my two kids aged 6 and 10 year and went to explore Churwalden, which turned out to be the perfect introduction to the Graubünden region in southeastern Switzerland.
Rosenlaui – Schwarzwaldalp – A Natural Treasure in Bernese Oberland
By Karen Bianchi, June 29, 2023
A few days ago, we spent some wonderful days in Meiringen, and we were impressed by this beautiful village in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.
