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Switzerland is special for travelers because it packs dramatic Alpine scenery, immaculate cities, and seamless transport into a compact, easy-to-explore destination. Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, storybook villages, and multilingual cultural influences give each region a distinct feel, whether you are wandering through Zurich’s old town, admiring lakeside Geneva, or taking in mountain views around Interlaken, Zermatt, and Lucerne. The country is especially rewarding for visitors who love both outdoor adventure and polished urban experiences, with world-class hiking, skiing, scenic rail journeys, and excellent museums, food, and hospitality.
Key highlights include riding panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express or Bernina Express, visiting the Matterhorn near Zermatt, exploring Jungfrau Region mountain towns, and cruising on lakes framed by peaks. In summer, travelers can hike alpine meadows, swim in clear lakes, and enjoy festivals; in winter, ski resorts like St. Moritz, Verbier, and Davos draw snow lovers from around the world. Practical tips: Switzerland is expensive, so budget carefully and consider rail passes for good value; book mountain excursions and popular scenic trains in advance during peak season; and pack layers year-round, as weather can shift quickly, especially in the Alps.
The best time to visit Switzerland is June through August, with July standing out as the most popular month thanks to warm weather, long daylight hours, and prime conditions for hiking, lake activities, and scenic rail trips. October is also a strong option for fewer crowds and beautiful autumn scenery, while still offering relatively high travel interest.
Actually, Zermatt wouldn't be far away from the Aletsch Glacier. Taking a direct route down the Rhone Valley, it would have been easily achievable in one day. But it took me 4...
The Gotthard crossing became serious. And finally, there should also be an opportunity to wild camp again. The daily destination was the Maighelspass, which led parallel to the...
Just before our first pass of the tour
The idiot :-)
The airplane It's still 50 minutes until landing in Sao Paulo. Our airplane is racing through the sky at a speed of almost 900 km/h and is currently above Belo Horizonte. It...
Today, a detour to the south is on the agenda after Bargen and Vinadi. Pedrinate Paese is the southernmost public transport station in Switzerland. The village was first mentioned...
Will the weather be like that too?
Lindt - Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg near Zurich
Basel
Off to Italy! That is the motto on Friday morning. We want to enjoy the sun one last time before finishing the trip. The bags are quickly packed and we set off in Markdorf...
The land of plenty has been reached.
Now Zermatt, another tourist hotspot. And even though I have become somewhat used to the Swiss price level by now, Zermatt takes it to another level - a day's use of the...
The plan was to continue our tour on the Iron Curtain Trail by train from Basel on May 25th. But Corona and the border closures dashed our hopes. We postponed the continuation...
after a perfect homecoming with my family (pics from last blog), it was a blast to meet friends and see familiar faces everywhere. the weather was showing it's best side and so...
yes, you are absolutely right - SNOW!
My journey takes me north today. The destination is the northernmost public transport stop in Switzerland:
Camping Swiss Plage Parcel 4 Row Anniviers Day 1: Sunny 18 degrees Arrival via Vevey, travel time 3 3/4 hours Many free spots, beautiful nature, quiet Cycling to
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Our way back took us through Riva del Garda, Gargnano, Prevalle, and Toscolano Maderno in Italy to Buochs (Switzerland) at Lake Lucerne. We made an overnight stop at the TCS...
On Wednesday, November 6, I was assigned to the service technician for the replacement of a switchgear combination. I expected an old asbestos distribution, but the house built...
The last stage. Then I would have completed at least the roughly planned part of my tour and switch more to a day tour mode for the remaining time. But first I had to conquer...
After three days of culinary exceptional circumstances, it was time to leave Chamonix and France in general. I expected four more days to Martigny. Longer stops were no longer...
Signs of wear and tear in an impressive landscape
Steep stone paths, exciting trails, and floating Panaché
View from the hotel room in Splügen
When I planned today's stage, it was intended to be a relaxing stage before tomorrow's queen stage. But it turned out differently. The weather definitely had other plans. I...
Hello everyone! Yes, we have arrived safely in Switzerland. By train and after changing trains several times, we have now arrived in Davos. As you may know, we have booked rooms...
Mid-June 2019, a beautiful summer day. Everything points to a barbecue party - the covered cake buffet in the garden, festival benches and parasols. If it weren't for a lot of...
Well, life seems planless sometimes and I'm damn good at planning....!