Get ready for a deep dive into Switzerland’s psyche. Here are all the Swiss quotes you'll never hear in real life - from chocolate to punctuality...
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Sustainable Travel in Switzerland – Trends and Tips (2023)
Everyone talks about eco-friendly travel, but few know how to go green. Sustainable travel in Switzerland is more than a trend - here's why.
Switzerland Train Itinerary for Rail Lovers (2023)
Switzerland is the ideal country to visit by train. Copy/paste our one-week Switzerland train itinerary to get the most out of your time.
Passport forgery? Not with the new Swiss passport!
Much coveted and now even harder to get: in late 2022, a new Swiss passport with top-notch security features was introduced.
Ultimate free things to do in Zurich in 2023
Zürich and "free" do not exactly go hand in hand. But if you look closely and are flexible, there are plenty of free things to do in Zürich...
Best Switzerland Experiences in 2023
From workshops to getaways, our guide covers the best Switzerland experiences that will leave lasting memories in 2023.
How to prepare cheese fondue at home (practical guide)
The most popular Swiss winter foods have one thing in common: they are shared experiences. Here's how to prepare cheese fondue at home.
Swiss Christmas and New Year’s Events in 2022/2023
The Swiss have know how to brighten up the festive season. Attend one of these Swiss Christmas and New Year’s events to follow suit...
Bernina Ultraks is the ultimate glacier marathon
If you're a mountain runner, put the Bernina Ultraks Glacier Marathon on your bucket list before the glaciers disappear.
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Recipe for Weggli Bread Rolls from Switzerland
Weggli is a delicious bread roll from Switzerland that's reached cult status.
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McDonald’s Claim to Swissness
I am not one to frequent McDonald's often, but I was disappointed to have recently missed "Swiss Week"...
11 examples of funny signage in Switzerland
The Swiss government has recently decided to retire several street signs. But apparently, they have retired the wrong ones! Funny signage in Switzerland is...
Here are 10 of the most annoying Swiss “problems”
Switzerland seems perfect on the outside, but there are actually some really annoying problems plaguing its residents. Imagine all the stuff they have to...
21 Swiss foods you need to try in your lifetime
What comes to mind when you think of typical Swiss foods? I ate my way through Switzerland, and here are 21 typical Swiss foods that impressed me...
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Psst! Here are 19 ingenious ways to piss off the Swiss
Most of us have probably stepped into proverbial cow dung by asking inappropriate questions while in a foreign country. To piss off the Swiss, you need...
“Switzerland vs. The World” is a canny series of photographs
How does Switzerland stack up against the world? This series of photographs by Lausanne based photographer, Claude Baechtold, is ingenious...
9 places in Switzerland to see in your lifetime
Switzerland offers countless highlights and it would take half a lifetime to visit them all. Here are 9 places in Switzerland you have to see in your lifetime!
13 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Switzerland
From architecture to food, learn interesting facts about Switzerland which will guarantee you some legitimate bragging rights at the next cocktail party...
33 more signs that you’re becoming Swiss
There comes a point in life when one wonders: “Who am I?” The answer to this question is going to be very straightforward: You're becoming Swiss...
This roundabout in Switzerland is a vinyl turntable
Switzerland's flag may be square, but its streets are dotted by roundabouts. The world's only turntable roundabout is an eye-catcher...
16 ways to travel the world without leaving Switzerland
Dear readers, you don't need to travel far to see the world. It's all right here in Switzerland! From the Hawaii to India, here are our top picks.
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Planning a trip to Switzerland in 2023 (Essential Guide)
This blueprint covers transportation, visas, money, and tipping.
#AccidentallyWesAnderson at the Grand Hôtel des Rasses
Some hotels have endured the test of time, looking just as handsome as on day 1. The Grand Hôtel des Rasses in canton Vaud is a contender.
The Carina Zermatt Boutique Hotel is our new refuge
A faithful avalanche, visionary ideas, and good timing. These are the ingredients of the fascinating story behind the Carina Zermatt Boutique Hotel.
Hotel Noël Zürich: this 1970s Xmas room is the best escape
Lava lamps, a disco ball, and a tacky Christmas tree: if there was ever a place to travel back in time, it's at Hotel Noël Zürich.
NO TIME TO SLEEP at Hotel Bellevue Palace in Bern
Some hotels are a destination in their own right. When it comes to the five-star Hotel Bellevue Palace in Bern, its reputation precedes it.
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Schnappesel in Wald is the weirdest New Year’s tradition
On New Year's Eve, Wald is being visited by a king and a donkey with an attitude. Schnappesel in Wald is a centuries-old tradition.
A Bern winter weekend with lots of buffalo – and onion!
Love cuddly animals - and onion? This blueprint for a perfect Bern winter weekend has you covered.
Rex Moribe
Our Switzerland Winter Style Guide 2022/23
In the Swiss Alps, life moves indoors with the first snow of the season. Our Switzerland Winter Style Guide has all the seasonal essentials.
17 proofs that life in Switzerland doesn’t suck
Switzerland is by no means perfect. But then, what place is? Told with emoji, here are 17 proofs that life in Switzerland doesn't suck...
