Switzerland Travel

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

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.

 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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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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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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If you need another reason to visit Switzerland, how about this: Get a burst of free energy every time you’re near a plunging waterfall or a gushing stream. Fast-moving water is found throughout Switzerland as …

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  It’s the dead of winter and most of our favorite Alpine hiking trails are covered with a foot of snow. As we wait for a spring thaw and those first gentians to bloom, I …

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At 15,777 feet (4,809 meters), Mont Blanc is the tallest peak in the Alps, but its reputation is even bigger. After all, almost everyone has heard of this legendary mountain that straddles the border between …

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Take a moment to conjure up every stereotype you’ve heard about Switzerland. Picture the towering mountains, the pretty buildings, the bright wildflowers, the alpine clothing… Believe it or not, you can find all of those …

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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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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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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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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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