Category: Switzerland
Is Interlaken in Switzerland boring?
It has its name from the location between the two lakes and is surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks. The town of Interlaken Switzerland is picturesque and very touristy. The general atmosphere of Interlaken is best enjoyed at the big park opposite of Viktoria Jungfrau hotel. There you can also be entertained by screaming Asian tourists…
Up into the heights of Zermatt
Zermatt Some rave about its beauty and insist that everyone go visit the place. While others are of the opinion that it is more of a rich peoples’ ghetto. Well, whatever. I recently had the opportunity to visit and report here about the things to do in Zermatt. And you should adopt this travel tip…
Kyburg, the castle near Zurich
The Kyburg is a rather small, well-kept castle near the city of Winterthur, which is equally easy to reach form Zurich. The largest parts of the castle are only open to visitors who purchase a ticket to the castle museum. The village surrounding the castle is also called Kyburg and distinguishes itself with its extremely…
Top 5 things to do in Zurich
Don’t know, what the top 5 things to do in Zurich are? You’ve come to the right place to find out! Zurich, Switzerland, used to be the centre of my life for 15 years. I studied, lived and worked here. It is a great city to explore and enjoy life. You just need a bit…
Schaffhausen Switzerland
Schaffhausen Switzerland stands out due to a certain medieval flair, even though not as much as Stein am Rhein. There is a lot so see here and the city attractions can be explored in three to five hours by foot-except for the Rheinfall. Between, you can take a rest at several places in pavement cafés.…
The Rotondo cottage
Here is a story for the independent hiker or independent traveller – if you wish – that really wants to get in touch with the Alps in Switzerland. Back in September 2012 I decided to meet my friends at Rotondo cottage. They used to be the tenants up there until 2015. I was pleasantly surprised!…
Stein am Rhein
If you like old European cities with a medieval touch, then Stein am Rhein is a good travel tip in any Europe travel tour. The small Swiss city is world famous for its painted houses and on top of the local hill the Hohenklingen castle is also worth a visit. The old town Stein am…
St. Moritz horse racing White Turf
St. Moritz is famous for being a place for the rich. It is said, that many Russians (rich ones of course) like to be here during Russian Christmas. All year round many rich people stay here. But St. Moritz is in Switzerland and my country is famous for its discretion. So you don’t really see…
Davos Switzerland during WEF
Davos Switzerland is a wonderful place in the eastern part of the Swiss Alps. Some facts The city/village is 1560 metres above sea level 6 skiing areas can be used in the winter season, in the summer season the same become lovely hiking places. The famous (or infamous) WEF (World Economic Forum) takes place here…