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Glacier Express train in Val Bever
How to book the Glacier Express in 2024: 7 hacks
Scenic trip, TravelGlacier ExpressSt. Moritz, ZermattGraubünden, ValaisSeat reservation
This is how to get your seat reservations for the popular Glacier Express in 2024: my 7 insider tips.
Park and hotels in St. Moritz and chalets in Zermatt
St. Moritz or Zermatt: which is better?
Towns and regionsSt. Moritz, Zermatt
St. Moritz and Zermatt are top Swiss mountain villages surrounded by magnificent nature. Can’t choose between them? Our tips help you decide.
Geneva boulevard and Zurich old town
Geneva versus Zurich: which is better?
Towns and regionsGeneva, Zurich
Many travelers enter Switzerland in Zurich or Geneva. Which is best? We explain why the cities are equally interesting, and why Zurich is often the …
Swimming in the Verzasca river under Ponte dei Salti
Swiss tourist hotspots: whether to visit them and what to be aware of
Itineraries, Nature, Towns and regions, TravelLauterbrunnen, MürrenSwitzerland
Are the small Swiss tourist hotspots worth visiting? I share my take on Lauterbrunnen, the Aescher guesthouse, the Verzasca Valley and more. And we explain …
Hotel at Rigi Kaltbad
Hotel etiquette in Switzerland: this is how to behave as a guest
About Switzerland, AccommodationSwitzerland
These are the do’s and don’ts you should stick to as a hotel guest in Switzerland. Your efforts will be much appreciated by your hosts.
Campsite with tents and Wetterhorn view near Grindelwald
Practical tips for camping in Switzerland
AccommodationSwitzerland
Camping in Switzerland is only allowed at designated sites. Reserve your spot in advance. Carefully select your location and always keep an eye on weather …
Bedroom in holiday apartment in Ulrichen, Valais
Airbnb in Switzerland: the pros and cons
AccommodationSwitzerland
These are the pros and cons you should know about when considering Airbnb’s in Switzerland.
Bench with panorama views between Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg
Panorama path from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg: a gem
HikingRigiLake Lucerne
One of the top hikes in Switzerland: the easy broad trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg, with breathtaking views from the beginning to the …
Bedroom with view of Lago Maggiore in Locarno
This is how tourist tax in Switzerland works
AccommodationSwitzerland
If you spend the night in Switzerland, you’ll pay tourist tax. Learn what it costs, what it’s for and how to pay.
Palü Glacier south of the Bernina Pass in Graubünden
Nature, geography and wildlife of the Swiss Alps
About SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Learn about the extraordinary geography of the Swiss Alps. The Alps arose from the Tethyan Sea about 100 million years ago, and are still growing. …

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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.