The Brünigpass is known for its view of the Lungernsee nestled between grass peaks. The viewing point at the top is just over 1,000 meters above sea level but parking is very limited, so make sure to get up there early. Along the was, expect to see a 1970’s Corvette, Read more…
Crossing from the canton of Luzern to the canton of Bern, the Glaubenbielenpass is also known as the Panoramastrasse for its stunning views of snowy slopes and glistening lakes. At the top, the sign says that it is over 1,600 meters above sea level, but you can go even higher Read more…
The UNESCO Biospehere Reserve in the Entlebuch highlands system in the canton of Luzern goes from 600 to over 2,000 meters above sea level and has a whole lot of flora and fauna in its ecosystem. I’m no Jane Goodall, but I’ve seen chicken, ravens, cows, sheep, goats, cows, foxes, Read more…
The Jaunpass plays tricks on both sides of the mountain range. On the western approach to the pass, there’s a little village road that leads up to the actual pass, but you’d be fooled to think that the access pass is the actual Jaunpass because it’s so much fun to Read more…
Stein am Rhein means stone by the Rhine. There aren’t too many rocky geographical features in the area but there is a lot of cobblestone that is ready to destroy the soles of your shoes. Cobblestone aside, if you look up you’ll realise that many of the buildings in the Read more…
Having lived in both Germany and Switzerland, I can confidently say that even though Laufenburg spans across both countries, it definitely feels more German than Swiss. The buildings are practically designed with rectangular features and plain colours while religious buildings are placed on the top of a hill rather than Read more…
The Julierpass reaches almost 2,300 meters above sea level at its highest, which means that cars lose more than 20% of its power and handling suffers due to decreased tire pressure in the cold and high altitude. It is open year round so you are welcome to take on its Read more…
Located near the border with Italy, Silvaplana is deep inside Graubünden’s Engadine Valley where Romansh is taught in school and fewer than 1,200 people live in the village. The Engadine Valley is so beautiful that the Bernina Express runs through a fair section of it, though it does not pass Read more…
Without a doubt, the Kloster Disentis is the largest and oldest monastery in the valley dating back all the way to the early 8th century. The church itself was built during the Baroque era and shares many architectural features with the Abbey of St. Gallen. To get there, you can Read more…
At over 60 kilometres long for the trip between Biasca and Disentis, you’re sure to enjoy a whole hour of fun on the Lukmanierpass. Though if you go with the speed limit of 80km/h through most of the pass it’ll be over in less than 45 minutes. At its highest, Read more…