On a museum trail in Switzerland: ten unique museums to visit in Swiss Land
It is raining museums on my blog this month and even though we just finished International Museum Day on 18-May, I thought a post about some unusual and quirky museums…
Tibet Museum, Gruyères – a unique attraction
The Tibet Museum located in the quaint town of Gruyères in Switzerland is a hidden gem. The town known for its delectable cheese, stunning landscapes and fairy tale vibes is…
Photoessay: On a fairy tale trail in Heidiland, Mainefield
While it seems like a cliche to say that Switzerland is a country full of fairy tale landscapes, Heidiland is literally a paradise on earth. An ode to Heidi, Switzerland’s…
Rapperswil: of Rose Gardens and much more
Often referred to as “Switzerland’s city of Roses”, Rapperswil is an utterly beautiful town in Switzerland just over 25 km from Zurich. Easily accessible by rail, boat and train, Rapperswil…
Soap Museum (Seifenmuseum), St. Gallen – a unique, offbeat attraction
A museum dedicated to soap…sounds rather strange…… These exactly were my thoughts when I first heard about the Seifenmuseum in St. Gallen. While I decided to see all the conventional,…
Teddy Bear Museum, Baden: for the love of cuddly Teddy Bears
Few toys are more endearing than soft, cuddly teddy bears. An intrinsic part of most people’s growing years, teddy bears are synonymous with precious childhood memories, warmth and a sense…
Photoessay: A paradise called Regensberg, a hill town near Zurich
Often referred to as the paradise on earth, there is no denying the fact that Switzerland is a country of unparalled beauty. As mentioned in several of my previous posts,…
Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis: of triumph and tragedy
Triumph, tragedy enigma, myth and of course Toblerone…these are just some of the emotions and thoughts associated with the Matterhorn which is arguably one of the most famous symbols of…
Five things to do in the Swiss chalet village of Brienz
It is no secret that Switzerland is full of charming, picture perfect villages, utterly beautiful landscapes and awe inspiring lakes. Brienz located on the shores of the serene Brienz lake…
Diessenhofen: a quaint river side village near Zurich
Known for its picture perfect landscapes and beautiful towns and villages, Switzerland never ceases to surprise with its breathtaking sights. Diessenhofen, a pretty river side village about 50 km from…