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…
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 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…
Alpine Festival in Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland
Come Autumn in Switzerland and it is time for some quintessentially ‘Swiss’ festivals that reflect the country’s unique customs and traditions. The Désalpe or cattle descent is one among the…
Pumpkin Exhibition at Jucker Farm, Rapperswil-Jona
Come Autumn and it is time for you to celebrate the fiery colours of nature and of course nature’s bounty of pumpkins. It is a season to decorate your house…
Visiting Emmental Show Dairy in Affoltern im Emmental
Think cheese and it is very likely that Switzerland comes to your mind. A country where cheese making is integral to its culture, Swiss cheese is as famous as its…
Einsiedeln Monastery – a Renowned Pilgrimage Site in Switzerland
Think Switzerland and it is not uncommon for one to conjure images of Alpine mountains with snow covered peaks, lush green meadows, pristine valleys and of course fairy tale villages.…
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum – Where Buildings Speak
Heritage houses, Alpine music, rural handicrafts, agricultural tools, yesteryear farmhouses, kitchens, hay lofts, cellars and more. If this piques your interest, Ballenberg is the place for you. Located just about…