Our favorite season is here, and Switzerland Christmas markets are already in full swing. Here's the ultimate list for 2022.
Dimitri Burkhard
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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The Heida Wine Hike in Visperterminen for wine lovers
Visperterminen is home to the Heida Wine Hike. This stunning trail crosses Europe's highest vineyard with its steep slopes and golden grapes...
2022 guide to alpine cow parades in Switzerland
During autumn, Swiss farmers return their herds from the high-altitude pastures. Here is a list of all the alpine cow parades in 2021.
Planning a trip to Switzerland in 2023 (Essential Guide)
This blueprint covers transportation, visas, money, and tipping.
Olivia WynkoopThe Swiss go nuts about these foods and beverages
Aromat, cervelat, and cenovis: these foods are alien to 99.9% of the world. But the Swiss consume them from cradle to grave...
Ultimate free things to do in Zurich in 2022
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...
Is Ticino the most colorful region of Switzerland? We think so!
Traveling with a purpose in mind boosts any trip to the next level. Colors of Ticino is an example for an immersive travel experience...
Rex MoribeThe Rhaetian Railway Alpine Cruise: highly recommended in 2022
The Rhaetian Railway Alpine Cruise hits the zeitgeist because touring is a major tourism trend.
5 family-friendly cycling routes in Switzerland
The new book "Flat Switzerland" hits the zeitgeist. It celebrates slow traveling, and here are five cycling routes in Switzerland to try.
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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...
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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...
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...
“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...
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...
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"...
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.
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...
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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.
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...
