We never knew that panning for gold and eating cordon bleu are linked - but they are! Find out this and more in our Brig and Simplon guide.
Dimitri Burkhard
Wild swimming in Ticino: 5 spots to take a (refreshing) dip
Natural Escapes highlights the most spectacular swimming spots in Ticino. Here are five secret pools and waterfalls to take a dip.
Mondaine Watch: could it be the most sustainable watchmaker? (We think yes.)
Swiss watchmaker Mondaine Watch is entirely carbon-neutral - a big achievement. Here are four ways how their watches are produced sustainably...
Our delicious stay at the Grand Hotel du Lac in Vevey
We find the Grand Hôtel du Lac in Vevey ideal for a weekend getaway. From views to culinary treats, it's a grand hotel with boutique flair.
5 things I learned about time in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Punctuality makes Switzerland tick. But watches are about more than telling the time. What I learned about time in La Chaux-de-Fonds...
Olivia Wynkoop
Knies Kinderzoo in Rapperswil: Visitor Guide 2022
From Asian elephants to meerkats, Knies Kinderzoo in Rapperswil is home to 45 animal species. Here's all you need to plan your zoo visit.
Glacier Trail Saas Fee: hiking a real glacier with snowshoes
Hike a glacier in Switzerland with our blueprint for the Glacier Trail Saas Fee. When to go, where to stay, and who to contact...
Skijoring in Switzerland: what it is – and where to try it
“Ski-what?” Here's all you need to know about the unique Swiss sport of skijoring, from its history to places where you can try it in Switzerland.
Freeride skiing in Engelberg: how and where to try it
If there's a next-level experience for skiers, it would have to be freeride skiing in Engelberg.
Christian
Alpacas in Switzerland – Guide to alpaca yoga and trekking
Little did we know that alpacas in Switzerland like to practice yoga, go for hikes, and be the center of attraction during painting classes...
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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"...
“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...
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...
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!
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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#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.
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.
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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...
