Grindelwald and the Jungfrau
Grindelwald in winter may seem an unusual destination for non-skiers. That's what I thought when we boarded the train from Interlaken-Ost, full of anorak-clad sporty looking people. They had deposited their skis in the ski racks, and looked out of the win... more - travel report by
marianne
Zermatt: Also for Non-skiers
Zermatt, at 1620 m, is a mountain paradise discovered as early as 1820s by British climbers who came in droves. They needed places to stay and soon hotels opened. Monte Rosa, Mont Cervin and Hotel Post are the three oldest and still very popular. more - travel report by
marianne
Heaven on Earth: Gimmelwald
I arrived in Gimmelwald just before midnight, deposited high in the Swiss Alps by the last gondola heading up the mountain. The village was enveloped in a thick fog, so I had to wait until the next morning to really see what it was like.
Brissago - a small paradise
Frankly speaking I was a bit skeptic at first. I’m a big city fan. I didn’t have any idea what we could see in a small Swiss village.But after visiting this place I changed my mind. Our flight was Moscow – Zurich. After that we took a train from Zurich to... more - travel report by
milana
Lingering in Lugano
The atlas says Lugano is in Switzerland but, as the name suggests, this picture-postcard paradise clings to its Italian roots.
Situated in the south-central district of Ticino, Lugano is separated from Italy by palm-tree studded lakes and the... more - travel report by
undedd
Gateway to the Alps
Lausanne is a twenty-five minute ride from Geneva. Very easy to get there and the trip is just a bit to short as the scenary is stunning. It is situated on Lake Geneva and has numerous towns surrounding the lake which are easy to access by boat or vehicle... more - travel report by
sven_ak
Streetparade - Dance the night away!
Zürich ist one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It has lots to offer. Beautifully placed around a huge lake and surrounded by great mountains. During the Streetparade (a techno parade) in summer there are thousands of cracy people dancing in the st... more - travel report by
andreas
Lakes, mountains, and Beethoven
Beethoven’s Opus 27, No. 2 was nicknamed ‘Moonlight Sonata’ after one critic said it reminded him of the moonlight over Lake Lucerne. Lucerne claims to be one of the world’s six most frequently visited cities. It’s a darling Swiss town – clean, bright, fr... more - travel report by
anna_moon
Summer camp at Maloja
Maloja is a very small village not far from Sankt-Moritz, a world know ski-city where only people with money live. But you don't notice that in Maloja. There, it's all peace and quietness. The surroundings are high mountains, lots of forests, and great la... more - travel report by
xzorky
I loved Geneva!
I had to wait for my aunt who was supposed to arrive the same day as we took a different airline. WHile waiting having a cupa of coffee, then I realised my English is no longer powerful. They're all speaking French..I did try though. We then checked in at... more - travel report by
ardelia
