The hike to the Creux du Van is bucket list material. Here's everything you need to know to visit the Grand Canyon of Switzerland...
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007 cool facts about James Bond in Switzerland
James Bond and Switzerland go way back. From filming locations to Swiss actors, here's everything about James Bond in Switzerland...
Dimitri Burkhard
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...
Hang gliding off the Niederhorn. Because why not?
My trip to Switzerland can be summarized with a mere two-word mantra: why not? But I never thought I'd be hang gliding off the Niederhorn!
Olivia Wynkoop
Hornussen: go “nuts” and learn all about Swiss Golf
Hornussen is one of the most significant national sports of Switzerland.
LucHow 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.
2021 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.
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
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.
May we pique your interest in a Lucerne weekend trip?
In Lucerne, it's possible to see a historic old town and a scenic peak in one day.
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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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
McDonald’s Claim to Swissness
I am not one to frequent McDonald's often, but I was disappointed to have recently missed "Swiss Week"...
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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.
So I found Little Canada in Switzerland (I’m Canadian)
Is it possible that there's a Little Canada inside Switzerland? The Relais d'Arpette mountain inn in Valais felt like home to this Canadian...
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...
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.
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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...
