Zurich has a number of curated botanical experiences that'll delight anyone with a green thumb.
Luc
How alpine cow parades in Appenzell really work (Alpabfahrt)
When livestock returns from the Alps, it's always a spectacle. Here's all you need to know about the alpine cow parades in Appenzell.
Dimitri Burkhard
We’ve hiked the Tell Trail from Stanserhorn to Engelberg
The Tell Trail long-distance hike takes you to the “big 6” mountains of Central Switzerland. We've done stage 5 from Stans to Engelberg.
Christian
Zurich Film Festival 2021 – the definite highlights
The 17th Zurich Film Festival is loaded with premieres, masterclasses, and green carpet events.
Jura: what life in this rural Swiss canton is like
Chopping wood, baking bread, and picking wildflowers: this about sums up my month-long stay in the rural Swiss canton of Jura.
Olivia Wynkoop
A secret no more: Park Hotel Brenscino in Brissago
Brissago brings back memories of the subtropical islands with their lush vegetation. Their extension on land is called Park Hotel Brenscino.
We adore the Wine and Dine Cruise on Lake Lucerne
The Wine and Dine Cruise on Lake Lucerne is our latest discovery.
Muggio Valley Guide (It’s the friendliest place in Ticino)
What to see, where to eat and drink, and places to stay: Welcome to Ticino's friendliest place. Our Muggio Valley Guide covers it all...
Rex Moribe
Vanessa LépineCity & Lake Resort hotels combine the best of Zürich
The benefits of waking up in a city hotel are plenty. Just steps off the lobby, you might find an artisanal bakery, cozy cafés, and cobblestone alleys. Lakeside resorts, on the other hand, have scenic views and...
I endorse the Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus
Ask me about my favorite sightseeing experience in Switzerland, and I will likely tell you: the Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne.
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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.
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...
Valeria Mella
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...
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...
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!
5 Swiss brands you should recognize (and 5 you don’t need to)
If you want to be smarter than a fifth grader, check out five essential Swiss brands you should recognize. As for the remaining five brands, they're less...
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...
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...
McDonald’s Claim to Swissness
I am not one to frequent McDonald's often, but I was disappointed to have recently missed "Swiss Week"...
“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...
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...
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Boutique hotel bliss at Relais Castello di Morcote
Architecture, charm, culinary, history, and interior design. There are many reasons for the Relais Castello di Morcote boutique hotel.
Park Hotel Vitznau may be the most exclusive Swiss resort
With all but 47 elegant residences and suites, the Park Hotel Vitznau has exclusivity and privacy written all over it.
The Lausanne Palace***** is what dreams are made of
Rue du Grand-Chêne 7: this is the address I'd like to print on my business card. Until then, I might have to be a regular at the Lausanne Palace...
Our ski weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt
We are surprised how close Uri is from Zurich. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt will be our base for a weekend of skiing...
A Relais & Châteaux road trip in Switzerland to copy/paste
Home to majestic peaks and glaciers, the Engadine is mostly unspoilt nature. From here, we start our summer road trip in Switzerland...
SWISSNESS
11 Swiss German songs I remember from my childhood
An agricultural society at heart, the Swiss have traditionally embraced the changing of seasons with songs. From the first snowflakes to Easter traditions, and from the alpine meadows to harvest festivals, every season...
13 clichés about Switzerland (and proof that they’re true)
Synonymous with chocolate, mountains and watches, Switzerland has a number of clichés associated with it. Here's proof that they're true...
19 definite signs of growing up in Switzerland
From kindergarten to high school, there are some defining moments while growing up in Switzerland.
15 unmistakable signs that you’re becoming Swiss
Tucked in the center of Europe, Switzerland is a planet of its own, with its own set of rules. Here are signs that you're becoming Swiss...
