Having a jaw dropped in Lucerne (Luzern).
I used to confuse Lucerne with Lausanne. Only by name! And only by name Lausanne sounds like a beautiful girl while in fact it is Lucerne that is the beautiful one. I had known it from the pictures, which most often concentrated on the wooden bridges. I h... more - travel report by
krisek
How can Geneva be more tourists friendly?
Weather in Geneva was unpredictable. It seemed like a lovely, sunny day, but the multiple rainbows meant that rain could fall anytime. As soon as the clouds revealed small parts of the surrounding mountais it was clear that snow had been covering the slop... more - travel report by
krisek
Surprising and with so much potential. Zürich.
The ancient Romans established Turicum between what is now Uetliberg and Lake Zürich. The settlement as a town was first recorded in 929, and it was already occupied by Christians. By the 14th century, the city would have been controlled by the guilds of... more - travel report by
krisek
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
