Switzerland

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…

As Switzerland’s largest city, there’s no end of things to see and do in Zurich. It’s a beautiful city, with a chocolate box old town, a crystal-clear river that runs through the historic centre, and a glacial lake surrounded by mountain peaks. There’s also a generous helping of museums and other attractions to keep you…

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…

Switzerland is a stunning country with some fantastic cities to visit. They offer a mix of natural beauty and history, making them ideal places for day trips, short breaks, or more extended vacations.   Each city has its own distinct charm and as you’ll see in my guide below, there are lots of things to…