If you didn’t know that Switzerland has its own national park, you’re not alone! Many of us think of the entire nation as a wild outdoor playground, but the Swiss National Park enjoys special protection …
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Everything seems magical when you arrive in Switzerland — until you start to feel a touch of altitude sickness. Then the fresh mountain air feels thinner by the second, and your vacation instantly becomes less …
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Windswept, remote, and beautiful, the Jungfraujoch is a railway station unlike any other. Perched on a mountain, it features an observatory, ice palace, and snow park. It’s a real can’t-miss destination of the Bernese Alps. …
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Switzerland is picture perfect, which explains why there are so many vintage postcards of the country’s stunning scenery. After all, the towering mountains and the charming villages do half the photographer’s work! If you’re like …
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If Switzerland travel suffers from one thing, it’s a lack of familiarity with the country’s history, geography, and culture. Switzerland’s story isn’t as well known as France’s, Germany’s, or England’s, and outsiders have always perpetuated …
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Picture a crimson train surging through the verdant valleys and snowy passes of the Swiss Alps, crossing hundreds of bridges as it goes. Have a clear image in your head? Feeling a twinge of wanderlust? …
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If gorgeous Swiss Alps scenery, world-famous cities, and delicious food appeal to your sense of adventure, then it’s time for your next trip. Although it’s a small country, Switzerland has made a big impression on visitors …
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