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Switzerland Travel

Explore Switzerland like a local with inside tips and know-how

Riding on the Gotthard Panorama Express. Image courtesy Switzerland Tourism. Photo by Alain Kalbermatten.

Landsgemeinde: the open-air parliament of Appenzell, Switzerland

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 25, 2018

In Switzerland’s most traditional canton, voters gather every spring for an open-air parliament, where they debate, vote, and elect officials. The Landsgemeinde system has been in place since the 13th century, and it’s happening again …

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Lauterbrunnen Valley: Jungfraubahn.

Finding adventure in the Lauterbrunnen Valley

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 24, 2018

With towering mountains, gorgeous waterfalls, and tiny villages, the Lauterbrunnen Valley is a call to adventure. The region’s high-elevation hikes rank among the best in Switzerland, and the other outdoor activities live up to the …

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Matterhorn: sunset view

The most famous mountain in the Alps — the Matterhorn

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 20, 2018

It’s the mountain of mountains, the king of the Alps, the best-known peak in Europe. Everyone has heard of it, and many hikers have dreamed of exploring it. If you belong to their ranks, then …

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The Bernina Express

Train travel in Switzerland is always first-class

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 17, 2018

Switzerland boasts the best train travel in the world — but you didn’t hear it from us! We’re just sharing an opinion that writer Ed Perkins recently published in USA Today. While we wholeheartedly agree with …

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Hiking trails: Oeschinensee

Six can’t-miss hiking trails in Switzerland

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 13, 2018

There’s a reason that Switzerland is known for its mountains. The Swiss have been blessed with a beautiful natural environment, but they’ve also done their part making the terrain explore-able. Their hiking trails range from …

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Exploring Leukerbad — natural spas in a mountain setting

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 11, 2018

For most people, relaxing in a thermal bath sounds like the perfect end to a trip — especially with a scenic background like the Alps. Although this might sound too good to be true, it’s …

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Swiss food: cheese-making at a small farm near Grindelwald

Mouth-watering Swiss food to try on your next vacation

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 06, 2018

Fresh cheese made in alpine dairies. Succulent chocolate that melts in the mouth. Potatoes fried like salty pancakes. Macaroni cooked with potatoes, cheese, and onions, then served with applesauce. All of these delights await anyone …

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Haute Route: hiker stands on a trail overlooking beautiful, snowy mountains

Getting to know the iconic Alps trek — the Haute Route

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 04, 2018

For more than 150 years, trekkers have been swapping stories about their incredible adventures on the Haute Route. This challenging route takes them over several mountain passes, all while winding past glaciers and wildflowers. It’s …

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Capital of Switzerland: views of Bern's old town

The capital of Switzerland — a traveler’s guide to Bern

BY Whitney Brown | Apr 02, 2018

A beautiful country should have a beautiful capital — and Bern lives up to Switzerland’s high standards. Here, you’ll find a lovely Old Town, beautiful fountains, and a sparkling river. For a city break with …

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