Switzerland

Zurich vs Lucerne: Which Swiss City Should You Visit?

Should you visit Zurich or Lucerne? It’s one of the questions we get asked most about Switzerland, and it’s a ...
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Sweet Secrets: Where to Buy Chocolate in Zurich

We wandered through Zurich’s streets, our inner kid basically bouncing off the walls every time we spotted a chocolatier window. ...
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1 Day in Lucerne, Switzerland: A Jam-Packed Itinerary With Maps

You’ve got 1 day in Lucerne, Switzerland, and a city that deserves at least three. We were in exactly that ...
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2 Days in Zurich: The Travel Itinerary No Guidebook Shares

When we visited Switzerland’s largest city, we found that 2 days in Zurich is just enough to see the highlights ...
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Steal This Efficient 5-Day Bernese Oberland Itinerary!

Five days in the Bernese Oberland is the sweet spot. It’s enough time to see the big-name mountains, get splashed ...
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Visit St. Beatus Caves: Switzerland’s Mystical Dragon Lair

Imagine facing down a dragon in a limestone cave with nothing but your faith. According to Swiss legend, that is ...
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Glacier Garden of Lucerne: Visitor’s Swiss Time Portal

Ask people what they picture in Lucerne, Switzerland, and you’ll hear Chapel Bridge, the lake, and the Lion Monument. But ...
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Where to Stay in the Bernese Oberland: Best Base for Every Trip

Ever dreamed of waking up to cowbells and a waterfall outside your window, with the Eiger glowing pink at sunrise? ...
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Guide to Trümmelbach Falls: Switzerland’s Hidden Alpine Wonder

Want to know what 20,000 liters of glacial water per second looks like as it thunders through a mountain? At ...
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Lauterbrunnen Valley Hike: Waterfalls & Stunning Views 🏔️

There’s a place where 72 waterfalls cascade down towering limestone cliffs, their thunderous roars echoing through a pristine alpine valley. ...
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Cross the Alps: How to Travel by Train from Switzerland to Italy

You’re gliding through pristine Alpine valleys, snow-capped peaks slipping past your window while you sip Swiss coffee. Within hours, you’ll ...
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Things to Do in Mürren, Switzerland: The Essential 1-Day Guide

Visiting Mürren is like stepping into a postcard. This car-free Swiss village sits on a cliff ledge about 1,640 meters ...
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Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum: The Time-Savvy Guide

Having visited Ballenberg, Switzerland’s only open-air museum, I came away with a few observations that I think will be useful ...
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Guide to the Splendid Aare Gorge Canyon Walk in Switzerland

The Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) is one of Switzerland’s most impressive natural wonders. This narrow canyon near Interlaken features walkways built ...
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10 Iconic Souvenirs from Switzerland for Every Budget & Where to Find Them

We almost left Switzerland with nothing but a bar of chocolate and a foggy memory of fondue. Then we stumbled ...
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Mürren or Wengen: Choosing Your Perfect Jungfrau Region Base

Having spent several days exploring the breathtaking Bernese Oberland, I’ve frequently been asked the same question by fellow travelers: “Should ...
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Lake Thun or Brienz: Which Swiss Lake Reigns Supreme?

Did you know that Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland hides two stunning lakes with completely different personalities? While Lake Thun flaunts medieval ...
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Why Zurich Museum of Art (Kunsthaus) Should Be on Your List

Planning a visit to the Kunsthaus Zürich was one of our best decisions before exploring the rest of Switzerland. As ...
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