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

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Why Grindelwald is an Alpine gem

Nestled amidst the Switzerland´s majestic Bernese Alps an hour´s drive from Bern and just under two from Zurich, this charming Alpine village with a permanent population of around 3,800 is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. With its breathtaking landscapes, exciting activities, and charming Swiss village ambiance, this destination offers an unforgettable experience. In this complete guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about Grindelwald-First. The village…

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Switzerland's 'Grand Tour' in ´8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip´

Switzerland Tourism This Alpine country features stunning mountain scenery and one itinerary in particular, called the ¨Grand Tour¨, exudes all the fun and thrills you could ever want from a road-trip in Europe. This popular 1,643-kilometre (1,021-.mile) circuit passes almost fifty of the country’s top tourist attractions, more than 20 lakes, five formidable Alpine passes, and more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the famous fortress of Bellinzona and the beautiful…

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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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Maria de los Angeles November 5, 2025 at 12:13pm

Looks like the latest survey of travel experts at the river-barging company European Waterways ranks Switzerland as the world´s most "romantic" country destination - more so than the usual winner France. Thoughts? https://www.europeanwaterways.com/blog/valentines-day-getaways-for-...'re%20in%20search,are%20all%20great%20choices%20too!

Europe’s Best Hidden Jewels for a Romantic Getaway This Valentine’s Day | European Waterways : Euro…
Riccardo R November 3, 2025 at 11:52am

Even though it doesn´t have anything like the monuments and culture of Italy, I do love Italian Switzerland - and I must say, it´s a bit of an "out-of-body" experience in a way, to be surrounded by Italian speakers and eat wonderful Italian food but in a quintessentially Swiss setting - clean and orderly! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/why-visit-ticino-switzerland

Escape the crowds of Lake Como and try Ticino instead

In the Swiss canton of Ticino, find Italian culture and cuisine blended with excellent regional wines and some of the best hiking in all of Switzerla…
Joseba Basabe November 2, 2025 at 12:26pm

Very welcome indeed! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/zurich-on-a-budget

10 ways to make your money go further in Zürich

Stretch your budget futher in Zürich with these top money-saving tips.
David Paul Appell December 23, 2024 at 1:03pm

The website VisaGuide.world put Bern on its 2024 list of top 10 European capitals to visit: https://visaguide.world/news/best-european-capitals-to-visit-in-2024/

Best European Capitals to Visit in 2024 - VisaGuide.News

After struggling to meet the pre-pandemic levels last year, the travel and tourism industry is expected to fully recover to 2019 levels in 2024. The…
Max Pesling December 4, 2023 at 6:53pm

Lonely Planet takes a look at Lausanne: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-lausanne

Get to know Lausanne in Switzerland with these 11 top experiences

Lausanne is often overlooked in favor of its bigger, more famous neighbour, Geneva, but that’s a mistake. Here's why you should visit.
María José October 11, 2023 at 9:49am

Paging Heidi> NatGeo looks at yodeling in the 21st century> https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/swiss-yodeling-ch...

How Swiss yodeling is changing for the modern era

The Swiss tradition has found its way into rebellious Eurovision pop songs and feminist choirs.
Riccardo R June 5, 2023 at 2:13pm

Find out why CNN Travel recently included Gruyères on its list of top spots to visit in 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destina...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2023/index.html
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.