When one hears the name “Geneva,” images of a large lake, high-end shops and pristinely manicured public parks typically come to mind. However, there is a more eclectic side to Geneva that many tourists never experience: Les Pâquis. Once used as a wide-open area for grazing cattle, Les Pâquis is now Geneva’s most eclectic […]
Lakeside Leisure in Lugano, Switzerland
Located just north of the Italian border (7km) in southern Switzerland, Lugano (the largest Italian-speaking city in Switzerland) is home to lakeside retreats, gourmet eateries, galleries, museums, universities and world-class shopping. Getting to Lugano: Lugano has a small airport at Agno which accomodates small planes flying mainly to other Swiss airports. There is, however, a privately […]
Switzerland Tourist Information
Introduction to Switzerland Switzerland is one of Europe’s oldest inhabited countries, with evidence of hunters living here before the last ice age. With a population of approximately 7.8 million, Switzerland is landlocked and bordered by the countries of Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and Liechtenstein. It is one of the richest countries in Europe and is not […]
The Majestic Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland
My wanderlust is, in many ways, the result of being raised in a well-traveled family. From a very early age, I remember listening to my grandmother’s stories about traveling through Asia and my mother’s tales of backpacking through Europe. Images of their adventures took hold in my mind, and propelled me into a life of […]
Traditional Dining in Zurich, Switzerland
Known best for it’s banks, chocolate, and cuckoo clocks, Zurich, Switzerland, has a culinary culture that is sometimes overlooked. On my last trip I asked my Swiss friends to take me out and show me the traditional cuisine of Zurich. It was so good we indulged twice, once for Weiner Schnitzel and once for Fondue. […]
Fitness and Fun in Interlaken, Switzerland
Interlaken is one of Switzerland’s best destinations for visitors to get outdoors, breathe the fresh Swiss air, and explore the country’s rugged and breathtaking terrain. They say that the air in Interlaken, due to its insulated location, is some of the cleanest in Europe. And there are endless opportunities for exploration, just choose your mode of transportation: […]
Lovely Lucerne, Switzerland
Nestled next to the gorgeous Lake Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most popular tourist destinations for both locals and foreigners: Lucerne (Luzern). This small, waterside village epitomizes everything that travelers love about Switzerland: clean city streets, gorgeous natural views, fresh air, friendly faces and good food. Yes, Lucerne has it all and more and is […]
Switzerland’s Enchanting Engadine
Tucked into the southeastern corner of Switzerland and separated from the rest of the country by the Rhaetian Alps, the Engadine region is stunningly beautiful. Its quaint villages, meadows full of wildflowers, valleys with gurgling brooks, and high rugged mountains take your breath away. And it’s not just because of the elevation (though that can […]
Swiss National Park: the Biggest Park in Switzerland
Switzerland, famous for its stunning landscapes, has one national park, the biggest nature preserve in the country. The Swiss National Park is in the far southeastern corner of the country, in the lovely Engadine valley at an elevation of 1400 to 3170 meters and covers 172 square kilometers. It’s about 2-1/2 hours from Zurich. The […]
Switzerland’s Beautiful Montreux and Vevey
Montreux and Vevey are known as the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera,” and I can only concur. I will never forget the stunning beauty of this area and the wealth of things to do and see. Be sure to take a boat ride on the lake; you will not forget it. Blessed with an extremely […]