grisons Archives - Newly Swissed

There’s a real-life Heidi village for all the fans: Heididorf Maienfeld

March 8, 2020

Confession: I used to secretly judge those who'd visited Heididorf in Maienfeld. But much to my surprise, it is a place to learn about Swiss history.

Zumthor Vacation Homes in Leis, Switzerland

Dominik Gehl

A rare look at Peter Zumthor architecture in Grisons

February 27, 2020

Graubünden is a veritable hot spot for archilovers thanks to the landmark Peter Zumthor architecture. I had access to three of his buildings.

A street in Guarda in the Lower Engadine, Switzerland

Even more beautiful Swiss towns to see in your lifetime

February 1, 2020

It's in those smaller towns where Swiss identity is kept alive. Apart from flagship Swiss destinations such as Geneva, Montreux or Zürich, here are...

Cloudia Chen

Three fantastic reasons for the Samnaun ski resort

December 14, 2019

The fact that this caught your attention tells me that you are yearning for a break. A tacky festival, ski slopes and shopping opps...

Cooking School at Alp Laret - Hotel Paradies Ftan

We've signed up for Europe’s highest cooking class in Ftan!

October 17, 2019

Alp Laret is the most unlikely place for a cooking class. "Chasa da Fö" is a former pig stable, but only a sausage hanging from the ceiling reminds...