Visit Les Diablerets & Glacier 3000 I had the fortune to visit Les Diablerets for a conference, and had enough time to do some sightseeing. Sadly, the weather didn’t quite help, so I couldn’t visit all the places I wanted in the time I had, but I already had the chance to explore some of […]
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Panorama hike around the Lac de Moiry Looking forward to see glaciers? Look no further, as this panorama hike around the Lac de Moiry offers you spectacular views of the Glacier of Moiry as well as the Lake of Moiry, with its beautiful blue waters. To arrive to this hike, you can take a train
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Hiking the Sentier du Rhône Arrive to Geneva and take tram 14 or bus 19 from the Gare Cornavin (main station) to Jonction. You’ll be surprised how close nature is to the city! Getting there This hike conveniently starts from the city of Geneva, and follows the Rhône until almost reaching France. Starting point: Jonction,
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Panorama hike from Leysin to La Riondaz Getting there This hike takes place in canton Vaud, and is easily accessible from Lausanne (1:10 h by train) or Geneva (2 h). It’s a rather small town, so avoiding cars is better whenever possible. Starting point: Leysin-Grand-Hôtel Finishing point: Leysin-Grand-Hôtel Distance: 7.6 km Total time: approx. 3
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4 Days in the Alsace region from Switzerland: Strasbourg & small towns Strasbourg and the Alsace region are among the most beautiful parts of France, famous for half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, vineyards, and hearty food. Four days is the perfect amount of time to explore Strasbourg itself and also discover some of the charming villages
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Hike from Dornach-Arlesheim to Goetheanum, Dorneck Castle, and Burg Birseck Getting there Dornach-Arlesheim is located nearby Basel city (30 min by train), which puts it at 1:10-1:30 h from Zürich HB. There’s a paid covered parking lot near the station in case you arrive by car, although it’s not very big. Starting point: Dornach-Arlesheim station
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Hike to Ebenalp – Schäfler – Äscher Hütte – Seealpsee – Wasserauen If you’re looking for one of the most famous day hikes in Switzerland, try the hike from Ebenalp to Schäfler, Äscher Hütte, Seealpsee, and Wasserauen. It has it all: dramatic ridgelines, cozy mountain huts, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and postcard-worthy views. Located in the
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10 Things to Do in Zurich (Even If You Only Have One Day) Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, but it’s surprisingly walkable, making it perfect for a short visit. Whether you’re stopping over on your way to the Alps or squeezing in a city day before heading home, there’s plenty you can experience in just
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Hike to Chäserrugg – Hinterrugg Hiking is one of the best things you can do in Switzerland. The landscapes are absolutely stunning – I never get tired of it! My friend and I wanted to do something relatively accessible from Zürich, but also with spectacular views and a bit of physical challenge. After some iterations,
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