Weekend in Munich: history, culture and Bavarian flavours
Over the long Easter weekend, we went on a trip to Germany, and more specifically we chose to visit Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This was a big first for me, as I’d never been to Germany (apart from border towns…
Visiting St. Gallen in German-speaking Switzerland
I’m a regular visitor to German-speaking Switzerland, especially to St. Gallen. Yet I’ve never devoted an article to it, even though the city deserves one, given its remarkable architecture and history. So let’s visit St. Gallen and discover its must-sees. And…
Visiting Lucerne : city, lake and mountains
We spent a weekend to visit Lucerne, Switzerland. Lucerne is a well-known tourist destination (not necessarily for me, I admit). The good thing was that I had no preconceived ideas about this beautiful city. So what’s on offer in Lucerne? What…
Piz Gloria, Birg and Mürren: a day at the Schilthorn
I’m continuing to bring you the highlights of my travels in German-speaking Switzerland. So today, I’m taking you to the Schilthorn, to discover Piz Gloria, Birg and Mürren. The what? The Schilthorn is a 2,970-meter-high peak in the Bernese Alps, overlooking…
How do I get to the Jungfraujoch, the roof of Europe?
In February, I spent a weekend in Interlaken, Switzerland. The weather was really uncertain, so it was difficult to envisage any outdoor activities. But then, as luck would have it, the fine weather returned. So it’s decided: today, we’re going to…
Switzerland most beautiful places: 18 must-sees
Here’s a collaborative article dedicated to the most beautiful places in Switzerland. Between lakes and mountains, Switzerland is a country with a rich diversity of landscapes. But that’s not all this small country on the French border has to offer. In…
The Rhine Falls in Switzerland: a real highlight
I’m delighted to bring you this article on the Rhine Falls in the German-speaking Swiss canton of Schaffhausen. The Rhine Falls are the largest in Europe in terms of volume of water discharged (in Switzerland, the largest, really?). A good opportunity…
