Switzerland Travel

Let’s dive into the best activities Switzerland has to offer throughout the year.

Let’s dive deeper into some of the must-see Swiss festivals and how visitors can participate and enjoy these extraordinary cultural events.

Alpenwild guests Kevin and Monique Damuth love taking on a challenging adventure. They’ve been Alpenwild Self-guided guests previously on the Haute Route, the Bernese Oberland Traverse, and two cross-country ski vacations in the Swiss Alps.

As an American traveler, you may unknowingly be broadcasting your citizenship through subtle cues and behaviors while traveling abroad.

 The beauty and enduring appeal of Switzerland is found not just in its mountainscapes and breathtaking natural wonders. But, also in hundreds of small towns and tiny villages. Even Switzerland’s largest cities—Zurich, Geneva, Luzern, Lausanne—have …

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Switzerland is known for its stunning alpine scenery, beautiful lakes, ski resorts and charming alpine villages. But it also offers some unforgettable travel experience that you simply can’t get anywhere else. I’ve been traveling and …

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Peace and Quiet in the Jungfrau Region The Jungfrau Region of the Bernese Alps can be busy and overly touristed during the peak of the summer hiking season—and justifiably so, since it offers some of …

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Who wants to spend their vacation stuck in city traffic, wasting hours trying to find a parking place, or spending the equivalent of $8 a gallon for gas? If you’re looking for a quieter, safer, …

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Welcome to our Swiss Kitchen. Today we’re talking cheese—but not just any Swiss Cheese. This is raclette. In some parts of Switzerland, raclette is more than just a cheese—It’s a religion—a very delicious religion. When …

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Will my cell phone work in Europe and in the Alps? The short answer is Yes. Cell phones have so quickly become an essential part of daily life. So,  the answer I’m giving you today …

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At Alpenwild, knowing someone’s age is little help in determining if they would enjoy an active tour in the Alps. Instead, we look at the bigger picture. Alpenwild adventures are for active travelers of all …

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Luxury walking vacations are a great way to see new travel destinations. You’ll get fresh air and a little bit of fitness at the same time. Here at Alpenwild, we have walking, hiking, and trekking …

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Luzern or Lucerne? Are they the same city in Switzerland?  Yes. Luzern and Lucerne are simply different spellings for the same Swiss city. Luzern is in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. So, the standard spelling …

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If you’re going to catch a Switzerland train, it may seem like a daunting task. Especially if public transport isn’t your typical or favorite mode of transport. Have no fear, at Alpenwild, we are here …

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It can be a hiking guide’s worst nightmare. On the first day of our Engadine hiking tour—Sunday, September 8 (still summer)—I wake up to falling snow. The snow continues to fall and accumulate during breakfast. …

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