Mürren is a charming, car-free village clinging to the cliff above the Lauterbrunnen Valley of waterfalls in the Berner Oberland of Switzerland. A one time farm village first settled in the late middle-ages, it is now a popular tourist destination,…
It had been a very last minute decision. After all, must people plan their Bernina Express journey months in advance. And sensibly so, because as soon as tickets are released for this world-famous scenic train ride, they sell out,…
There’s something effortlessly romantic about gliding through the Swiss Alps scenery that is hard to put into words. Crested mountain peaks peer down on flowing glaciers, as scenic viaducts slide past in a glorious spectacle that feel like something out…
There’s something effortlessly romantic about gliding through the Swiss Alps scenery that is hard to put into words. Crested mountain peaks peer down on flowing glaciers, as scenic viaducts slide past in a glorious spectacle that feel like something out…
The first things that surprises about Chur is the name. A small city found at the foot of the Swiss Alps, Chur is actually pronounced “Kour” if you’re up to speed on your standard German dialect. Confusing enough for a…
Where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, Basel with a population of under 200000, packs a punch with its perfect blend of old and new. Beneath the picture-postcard cobblestone streets and classic architecture there is a quirky cool edge, which is…
Tucked away in the heart of the country and nestled between lakes and mountains, if there was one city to sum up the breathtaking natural beauty of Switzerland, it would have to be Lucerne. The moment you step foot from…
First, let me be clear. Switzerland is an expensive country and according to a study by Omio, their trains are the most expensive in the world. On average travelling by train here is 30% more expensive than British trains. So,…
Introduction to Zurich Perched beside the picturesque Lake Zürich, Zürich offers the best of all worlds with its incredible public transport system, a picture postcard old town that unfolds on both side of the Limmat river, tonnes of culture and…
