Switzerland

Heidi-ho! The country that's practically synonymous with banking, skiing, and breathtaking mountains also has great food, history, and culture. Furthermore, it's like visiting four countries in one: French, German, Italian, and Romansch.

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Feeling the Bern in Switzerland

VogelSP Quick, what's the capital of Switzerland? No, not Zurich, not Geneva, nor even Lucerne, Lausanne or Basel. In fact, most of the Federal government is based in the low-key, German-speaking city of Bern (the country's fourth largest, with a population around merely 134,00) on a mostly hilly plateau in east-central Switzerland between the Alps and the Jura Mountains. Founded in 1191 on a peninsula mostly surrounded by the swift, remarkably clean Aare River, it's a pleasant, charming city…

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9 Swiss bucket listers

Along with its culture and history, Switzerland's dramatic Alpine landscapes lure millions of visitors throughout the year. In addition to its legendary skiing and snow sports, there are myriad opportunities for adventure, ecotourism, and generally enjoying this country's great outdoors from glittering lake shores to green meadows and pretty vineyards. Here are ten terrific examples, from cities to countryside, you can enjoy as part of Switzerland tour packages. read post

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3 fabulous places to visit in Geneva

Switzerland's second largest city, and capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region that makes up a quarter of the country, is a handsome, elegant, and affair with a gorgeous lake- and riverside setting, cosmopolitan cultural and dining scene, and majestic views of the soaring French Alps (more or less three hours away, if you love skiing or snowboarding) and just an hour from another wonderful Francophone Swiss city, Lausanne. Geneva has plenty of great places to visit, including the…

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Mont Fort/Valais cited in '5 Breathtaking Places to Hike in Europe'

When it comes to hiking, admittedly I am an addict. Give me mountains to climb, lake shores to wonder, ridges to scramble across - anything that involves a pair of walking boots, a backpack and stunning views and I’m a happy gal. Living in the UK, I've hiked some fantastic routes which span all the way across the country, from the towering mountain of Snowdon in Wales to lower-range fells in the Lake District - and not forgetting the famous national parks in Scotland such as the Cairngorms. We…

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José Balido January 7, 2023 at 11:44am

As an immigrant to another country myself - after all, that's what a so-called "expat" is - I keep an eye on the trends in this area, and the international financial services company HSBC has for 14 years done a survey of expats (though they've never gotten around to me lol), and Switzerland is firmly in the top ten on the latest, for 2021: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-10-best-countries-for-expats...

Ready to Move Abroad? These Countries Offer the Best Quality of Life for Expats

They've got that whole work-life balance thing all figured out.
Leyla Giray Alyanak March 5, 2013 at 9:45pm

Have you ever been to Gruyeres? Where the famous cheese comes from? I've always known it as a typical Swiss village, filled to the brim with tourists. But there are other, less-known sides to it.

Find out about the Hidden Face of Gruyeres...
Walter Schaerer January 7, 2013 at 4:15pm

Check out Atzmännig. Their website is not stellar but they have a lot of options for kids.
john mccarthy January 7, 2013 at 3:47pm

My daughter (12) and I plan on spending a week or so in Switzerland in July or August. Might anyone have suggestions for kid-fun activities or places to visit? I'm not sure if we're flying into Zurich or Geneva. Any ideas would be most appreciated!
Andrea Spirov October 16, 2011 at 5:12pm

I loved Switzerland - we were only able to visit for a few days this year but I can't wait to go back! Just wrote a post about why I think it's worth the costs

http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/10/15/5-reasons-love-switzerlan...
Ed Wetschler September 28, 2011 at 3:55pm

A Tripatini member asks a good question about Switzerland. Can you help?

http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/train-from-florence-to-switze...
Elisa Bieg August 6, 2011 at 11:05am

If you are visiting Zurich or just moved here and want to get acquainted with the city, check out the Zurich section on my blog, Globetrotting in Heels.

Also, please feel free to get in touch if you need help on connecting with other expats in the area!
Walter Schaerer June 29, 2011 at 8:54pm

Hi

I share travel photos of Switzerland on my travel blog reisememo.ch

Check out the new thermal spa in Zurich and many more exciting places! I mainly focus on stylish design houses ;-)
David Paul Appell June 14, 2011 at 2:15am

Up in the Alps (of course), Grimsel and Splugen passes get a shout-out today today on the Tripatini blog's post The World's 12 Craziest Drives!
David Paul Appell June 10, 2011 at 9:54pm

A member has a question on excursions out of Geneva. Please click here if you'd like to help. Merci!