Switzerland Travel

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

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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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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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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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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Excellence Class on the Glacier Express takes Swiss rail to a new level. I love train rides and especially riding trains in Switzerland! If you also love riding trains, Switzerland is now offering the most …

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If Switzerland is famous for anything, it’s the country’s efficient trains and colossal mountains. And while several rail routes show off the gorgeous scenery, the Bernina Express is one of the very best options. So …

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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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Walk through picturesque Lucerne, and you can’t help falling in love. From its wooden bridge to its churches and promenades, Lucerne is eye candy for travelers. And as you look to the city’s horizon, you’ll …

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Can you think of a destination that lies in the shadow of an iconic mountain, attracts tourists from all over the world, and bans all cars from its streets? (Hint: we’re not thinking of Disneyland, …

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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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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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