Swisstainable – Visit Switzerland by Train
Lucy Daltroff travels Switzerland by train to experience the country’s sustainable tourism initiative – Swisstainable I had never even heard of the term “urban golf” when I visited Chur, (pronounced…
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Lucy Daltroff travels Switzerland by train to experience the country’s sustainable tourism initiative – Swisstainable I had never even heard of the term “urban golf” when I visited Chur, (pronounced…
Enjoy Art Genève showcasing international contemporary and modern art. The 13th edition of Art Genève will bring together over 80 galleries specialising in modern and contemporary art, over four days…
For the over 40 traveller, wellness travel offers more than just a break from routine—it provides a holistic approach to maintaining health, both mentally and physically. Whether through retreats, meditation…
Mark Bibby Jackson follows the path of water in Valais Switzerland from the Aletsch Glacier to the bisses at Haute-Nendaz taking in the most spectacular views along the way. There…
James Clark learns how to ski – and cycle with no wheels – in the popular Swiss ski resort of Wengen. The mountain top village of Wengen at 1274 metres…
January sees two of Geneva’s most exciting art events making this an ideal time to visit the Swiss city. Geneva Lux festival will take place between 17 January and 2 February while Art Genève will start on 30 January…
Maria Boyle visits the medieval city of Lucerne and visits one of its most historic thermal spas and also the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, Switzerland’s largest spa. Switzerland has…
The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine…
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a cultural excursion to Valais Switzerland reaching new heights. It is somewhere as we are approaching 3,000 metres and the distant refuge that we have been…
The Basel Carnival is part of the city’s cultural identity. For three days the city goes wild. The largest carnival in Switzerland, it was added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2017…
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Chalet RoyAlp Hotel and Spa in Switzerland and ends up landing not quite on his feet. With restrictions being lifted on an almost daily basis getting into…
Climate-Friendly Travel Writer Mark Bibby Jackson suggests you might consider travelling to Sustainable Switzerland for your next holiday. With the red list now officially a thing of the past –…
Switzerland is world renowned for being a holiday playground for avid shoppers, with its beautifully crafted products, snow-capped Alps, luxury accommodation, fine dining and designer boutiques. The country remained neutral…
Mark Bibby Jackson is fortunate enough to take the steam train up Mount Rigi on the oldest mountain railway in Europe, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2021. The sound of…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the myriad of things to do in Berne Switzerland, a cultural and culinary capital with a laidback Bohemian vibe and a remarkable outdoor culture. My heart…
2020 has been the most forgettable of years, so why not give it a proper send off? Here is our round-up of virtual New Year’s Eve 2020 celebrations. While we…
James Clark discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew on a gastronomic summer journey to Verbier Switzerland. Verbier is not the first place that springs to mind…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the Swiss canton of Valais to walk along the Aletsch Glacier, only to encounter a million-dollar view, a dish of cholera and cowbells that drove…
Whether you are looking for a UK Staycation or a trip overseas, there are plenty of last minute travel deals September 2020 to be had. Travel Begins at 40 has…
To say that Ffestiniog Travel Director Alan Heywood is a veteran of the rail travel industry would be something of an understatement. Alan’s rail industry experience stretches all the way…
Always popular, cycling tours have gotten an extra “charge” in recent years with the addition of electric bikes, allowing guests to ride hills with ease or get a boost to…
After hiking in the Jungfrau Switzerland, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers some of the cultural things to do in Lausanne Switzerland, including a most wonderful platform for the arts. There is…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes hiking in the Jungfrau Swiss Alps to discover national celebrations, Swiss wrestling, meringues and Sherlock Holmes. As soon as I disembark the bus the smell of…
Rob Spellman heads to Ischgl Austria, noted for its ski-soaked partying, in Summer and discovers a culinary treat worthy of many a Michelin star along the Jakobsweg. Even a simple…
Switzerland is a chocolate box country with snow clad mountains, and pristine towns and cities. Because of its undoubted beauty, its administrative efficiency and disengagement from global strife, many of the world’s elite have chosen to make it their home.
At just over 1,000 feet above sea level and on the north western edge of Lake Zurich, the city of Zurich is not only blessed with a stunning location, but also has excellent transport facilities by train, road and air. The largest city in Switzerland can be traced back to settlements from 6,400 years ago. German is the official language, but many locals speak a dialect called Zurich Swiss. Try to visit the 12th Century Grossmunster, the 11th Century Fraumunster Church and art museums. Definitely take a boat trip on the lake.
Situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the fourth largest lake in Switzerland, for sheer breath-taking elegance Lucerne takes some beating. Visit the 14thCentury Chapel Bridge – the oldest covered bridge in Europe – and the Church of St Leodegar, built in 1633 in the late renaissance style. Wander around the shores of the lake, watch the swans, stop at a café and have coffee and kuchen, a type of plum cake.
There are many luxurious and scenic ski resorts offering a package of accommodation and skiing lessons. Diavolazza and Portes du Soleil are just two of many. If you are not the energetic type and just want to breathe in the pure alpine air with a good book, there is always the apres ski.