Photoessay: Lenzburg Castle – A Trip Through History
While Switzerland is a country known for its stunning mountains, lush meadows and fairy tale villages, it is also famous for its beautiful castles. With over 500 castles dotting the…
Things to do in Locarno aka The City of Film
Perched on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Locarno is a vibrant city located on the south side of the Alps. Surrounded by Italy, the city in the Ticino canton of…
Photoessay: Estavayer-le-Lac : a charming Swiss Town in the Fribourg region
Located just over 30 km from Murten aka Morat is is yet another historical Swiss town, Estavayer-le-Lac. A town that offers a perfect mix of history, art and culture, Estavayer-le-Lac…
Murten aka Morat: a Trip through History
Although Switzerland is a small country by size, it sure packs a punch when it comes to varied sights. From majestic mountains and lush green meadows to quaint towns and…
Photoessay: Swissminiatur, Melide – Switzerland in Miniature
If you are looking to experience something unique in Switzerland, Swissminiatur must be on your list. The brainchild of Pierre Vuigner, Swissminiatur is located in Melide which is just about…
Baden: A Beguiling Town on River Limmat in Switzerland
There is no dearth of charming towns and villages when in the picture perfect land of the Swiss. Baden is one such town about 25 km from Zurich which forms…
Five Things to See and Do in Morcote, one of Switzerland’s Most Beautiful Villages
Situated on the shores of Lake Lugano, Morcote to use the cliche is a picture-perfect Swiss village which looks straight out of the pages of a fairy tale book. This…
Urnäsch: The Charming Swiss Town that Celebrates New Year’s Eve Twice
While Switzerland is synonymous with picture perfect, idyllic villages, rolling hills, lush meadows and snow capped mountains, it is also known for its cattle processions, Alpine festivals and traditional dance…
Photoessay: Gimmelwald – a Mountain Farming Village in the Alps
Nestled at an elevation of about 1365 meters above sea level is the quaint village of Gimmelwald in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Often mistaken for the more touristy…
Five Things to See and Do in Lugano
Located in the southern part of Switzerland and in the Ticino region of the country, Lugano is Switzerland’s 9th largest city. Again an easy day trip from Zurich, Lugano is…