Being the furthest canton from Geneva, Graubünden was the last canton I visited after visiting all 25 other cantons on the way to taking the Glacier Express. If you had a preconception that Switzerland is a land of snowy peaks, deep valleys, and grassy slopes with cows, Graubünden is the Read more
Despite having lived in Germany before, I haven’t actually heard of Lindau until a French colleague told me about its beauty when I was working in Geneva. Having already been to 56 Swiss cities in my first six months in Switzerland, I decided to give Lindau a try. In terms Read more
Thun, pronounced as “toon” as in “cartoon”, is probably one of the most liveable places in Switzerland. Thun is also the name of tuna in German, though if you ask if tuna comes for this lake the locals will roll their eyes at you. Trust me, I tried. Located right Read more
The best way to reach Spiez is by bus 1 from Thun, remember to sit on the left so you get a great view of the Bernese mountains around the Thunersee. When you reach Thun, you’ll be able to see the whole town from the bus stop at the train Read more
While I hesitate to put too many photos on my other posts about Swiss cities, I have no problem being liberal with photos for Solothurn. The whole attraction of Solothurn is its 17th century Baroque architecture; it’s just like Dresden except everything is original. The crown jewel of Solothurn is Read more
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
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