Switzerland

This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Travelling by train is one of the best ways to get around Switzerland. The network is fast, efficient, and incredibly scenic, with routes that pass lakes, mountains, and picture-perfect villages. Add in mountain cable…

Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city, is a wonderful destination for a short break. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, it’s known for its scenic location near the Swiss Alps, its elegant architecture, and its world-class museums. There’s no shortage of things to see and do in the city itself. As I cover in a separate…

Best one day in Zurich itinerary (quick answer)If you only have one day in Zurich, I’d recommend following this itinerary: – Morning: Explore the east part of the old town and visit the Grossmünster church– Mid-morning: Cruise Lake Zurich or visit the Zurichhorn Park– Early afternoon: Visit the west part of the old town –…

If you only have one day in Basel, you can still see a lot. As Switzerland’s cultural capital and its third-largest city, Basel has an old town along the Rhine, a range of museums, and plenty of sights that can be covered in a short visit. This guide offers a one-day Basel itinerary that is…

Lauterbrunnen is in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps, not far from Interlaken. It’s a small village set in a valley surrounded by stunning alpine greenery and mighty rockfaces. It’s known as the place of ‘many fountains’ because of its 72 waterfalls that gush down and out of the rocks. It is also…

Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, is a fantastic city. It has a gorgeous old town, which sits at one end of Lake Zurich with picturesque mountains in the background. There’s no shortage of things to do on a short break here: cultural sights to explore, parks to wander around, fascinating museums to visit, boat trips on…