Switzerland

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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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!
Ed Wetschler May 16, 2011 at 4:52pm

A Swiss referendum has overwhelmingly approved suicide tourism. Will many people take Switzerland up on this?
A Hedonist's Guide To... November 8, 2010 at 7:18pm

Z is for Zurich. Hg2 gives you a sneak preview of its forthcoming guide to Zurich; http://tinyurl.com/2uwawvc
Northeast News September 24, 2010 at 5:05pm

DEATH TOURISM

As some of you know through my posts on other groups, I'm fascinated by public relations efforts that are all about damage control. This qualifies:

ABC News reports that increasing numbers of tourists are visiting Switzerland for assisted suicides, and, as Switzerland's tourism minister says, the whole business is making Switzerland look bad.

Should Switzerland put an end to this?