German part of Switzerland
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The Kronberg: a magical place in the Appenzell region
What’s my favorite place in Switzerland? The Kronberg, an emblematic mountain in the Appenzell Pre-Alps, culminating at 1,663 meters. Although less well-known and therefore less touristy than other Swiss peaks, the Kronberg seduces me every time with its authenticity and exceptional…
Visit Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
In a previous article, I presented our long weekend in Lauterbrunnen , Switzerland. However, before heading home, we spent a day visiting Interlaken. It wasn’t the first time we’d been there, by the way. Nestled between the crystal-clear lakes of Thun…
Lauterbrunnen: hiking and waterfalls in Switzerland
A few years ago, on a trip to Switzerland, we went to the Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn, but didn’t have time to visit Lauterbrunnen and the surrounding area. We absolutely wanted to come back and discover this region. And we did, on…
Must-see places around Lake Constance
During our various weekends in Switzerland, we had the opportunity to discover some absolutely beautiful places around Lake Constance. Lake Constance, known as “Bodensee” in German, is one of Central Europe’s most emblematic natural treasures. Nestled on the border between Germany,…
Zurich: a must-see destination in Switzerland
Despite my frequent visits to Switzerland, I’ve never taken the time to visit Zurich. So, for this new trip to Switzerland, I wanted to discover the hidden treasures of Switzerland’s largest city. And for the record, it’s not Zurich that’s the…
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…
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…