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Updated Swiss Travel Pass overview: types of passes, best prices, discounts, and insider tips!
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After years of no changes, Swiss Travel Pass prices are changing in 2026.
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Ride Switzerland's iconic trains: Chocolate Train, Glacier Express, and more. Expert tips and timetables included.
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Take a festive Basel Christmas stroll: Christmas window shopping,Basel Nativity Trail, magical courtyards, and Christmas markets.
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Plan your Swiss trip like a local! Get insider tips & smart strategies to beat Swiss summer crowds at hotspots and avoid overtourism.
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Find out why Bern, not Zurich or Geneva, is the capital of Switzerland. Discover its role, history, and why it’s worth visiting.
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Spin around the world's only vinyl turntable roundabout in Switzerland. This unique road art installation turns heads and adds flair to Swiss streets.
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Slow Food for Change in Valais combines culinary excellence with sustainability. Authentic dining experiences at three prestigious Relais & Châteaux hotels.
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Explore the quirks in Switzerland, from nuclear shelters to silent recycling rules, and discover what makes Swiss life unique!
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Explore Swiss design through its iconic designers, and learn about the principles and innovations that make it renowned worldwide.
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