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Windsurfing Class on Lake Silvaplana - Silvaplana Windsurfcenter

We wiped out on Lake Silvaplana, the alpine windsurfing capital

Learning to windsurf is one thing. But learning to windsurf at nearly 1800 meters above sea facing the strong Maloja winds is something else...
OGNA in Trun, SwitzerlandDominik Gehl

Definitive Grisons architecture between Valendas and Sumvitg

During one memorable summer weekend, I went upstream along the River Rhine to discover some remarkable Grisons architecture...
Lake Neuchâtel Beach

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.
Rudolf Olgiati Architecture Flims, Switzerland

The town of Flims is a showcase of Grisons architecture

The mountainous east of Switzerland is also a hot spot for architecture. From Zumthor to Olgiati, Grisons has amazing landmark buildings.
Heididorf Maienfeld - Heidi House

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

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, SwitzerlandDominik Gehl

A rare look at Peter Zumthor architecture in Grisons

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

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...
Skiing in Samnaun, SwitzerlandCloudia Chen

Three fantastic reasons for the Samnaun ski resort

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

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