Like any other touristic Alpine town, Zermatt relies heavily on the skiing activities on its surrounding slopes for an income. Starting off as a destination for the wealthy that could afford to take weeks off on holiday, the first holidayers came in when the narrow gauge railway was open. The Read more…
Colloquially known as “Toblerone Mountain”, that peak actually has a name – the Matterhorn. Now say it again with a German accent. There you go. Use the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to go from Visp to Zermatt on the same scenic route that the Glacier Express uses. Be sure to ride Read more…
Cue James Bond theme for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service because this is the peak where it was filmed. The Piz Gloria is perched on the top of the Schilthorn at nearly 3000m above sea level, but if it wasn’t for the Bond film it might have never been completed. Read more…
At over 1,700m above sea level, Hoher Kasten has the third highest revolving restaurant in the country beaten only by the ones on Saas Fee and the Schilthorn. Located in Appenzell Innerrhoden, which itself is surrounded by Appenzell Ausserrhoden on three sides, which itself is surrounded entirely by St. Gallen, Read more…
Every year, the parliament building in Bern hosts an animated film that is projected onto its façade in winter just as the Christmas markets open. Grab a Chäsbrägu and a cup of Glühwein to warm up in chilly November and enjoy the show. This year’s theme was the 50th anniversary Read more…
In the first six months of my life in Switzerland, I was rather confused and disappointed with the behavior of the people here. Why would drivers in Geneva park their cars all over the place? Why can’t passengers just move to the window seat on the bus? Why don’t people Read more…
Being one of the smallest nations on Earth, Liechtenstein has to find its niche to stand out among its larger neighbours. To the rest of the world, this quirky little country is known for its detailed stamps and tiny capital city, but to Switzerland, this is where the rich and Read more…
Whenever you think of visiting Martigny, always take the train connection that takes you to Martigny-Bourg station right next to the Fondation Pierre Gianadda to see sculptures and outdoor art with the adjoining Automobile Museum with the original Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. On your way to Switzerland’s only museum dedicated Read more…
Although it is best known for being a resort town in the mountains with spa hotels serving wellness packages to older customers, it is also famous for its abbey. The St. Maurice Abbey is still an active religious site that houses many legendary relics. It is a huge compound that Read more…
Just like Konstanz, Friedrichshafen is a little city on the German side of Lake Constance and frequented by Swiss cross-border shoppers to take advantage of low prices and great selections. Conveniently, the largest Edeka in Freidrichshafen is just a stone’s throw away from the ferry pier so shoppers can spend Read more…