-
Visiting the Appenzell region: my 12 must-sees
Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the German-speaking part of Switzerland, particularly the magnificent Appenzell region. I love discovering new places or just returning to places I find incredible. So in this article, I bring you…
-
Neuschwanstein: Bavarian magic and breathtaking scenery
During our stay in Germany, we visited Munich and then went on to Neuschwanstein Castle. This world-famous castle inspired Walt Disney to create Sleeping Beauty. It is located near Füssen. We took the opportunity to explore the surroundings of this magnificent…
-
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…
-
Visit the Emmental region: meadows, mountains and cheese
On another weekend in Switzerland, we visited the Emmental region. Why Emmental? Because we’re big fans of cheese, and we’d already visited the town of Gruyères, for which we’d fallen head over heels in love. So we wanted to find out…
-
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…
-
Most beautiful places in Switzerland: 18 must-see destinations
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: travel guide
Discover the Rhine Falls, located in the German-speaking canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. Known as the largest waterfall in Europe by water volume, they offer a spectacular natural show on the Rhine River. But where does this mighty river begin, and…
