Category: Travel

A new 380km cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry — not to mention delicious local cheese and wine, Sarah Gillespie discovers. With relatively few cars, and roads as smooth as a Federer serve, Switzerland seems engineered for a low-carbon cycling holiday. Indeed, the Swiss government has launched new cycle routes in recent years...

CNN  —  Authorities in Switzerland have launched a competition to gather ideas on how to remove old munitions from the depths of the country’s idyllic lakes. The three best entries will share a prize pot worth 50,000 Swiss francs ($57,800), according to a statement from the country’s federal office for defense procurement (Armasuisse) published earlier...

Switzerland Tourism The Walserweg Gottardo takes hikers out of the Binna Valley into the High Alps (Credit: Switzerland Tourism) Crossing the High Alps through Switzerland and Italy, this 210km hiking route unravels some of the region’s most intriguing human history. As I stopped to rest, the deep tolling of cow bells echoed across Alpine meadows...

Just past 11 p.m., flickering stage lights lit up a rainbow of colors in the crowd at Zurich’s lakeside Landiwiese park. Guys in tank tops and plenty of colorful wigs swirl about, with more than a few rainbow flags waving in the distance. Switzerland’s recently crowned Eurovision winner, the 24-year-old Nemo, who recently came out...

Safety is the top priority in aviation. To ensure that this is always guaranteed, foreign airlines require a licence if they wish to fly to Switzerland. Airlines that do not obtain this licence either have serious safety deficiencies or are not adequately monitored by the aviation authorities in their own country. If a country or...

Whether you’re planning a trip for the summer, fall, winter or spring, Switzerland is a dream destination. It’s breathtaking year-round, offering charming towns and scenic landscapes. You’ll find a rich history alongside the world’s best chocolate and nature at its most raw beauty. If you’re sure you want to visit this European gem but need guidance...

In a bold move to protect its natural beauty and delicate ecosystem, Switzerland has taken significant steps to limit tourist access in some of its most picturesque areas. The quaint village of Zermatt, famous for its breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, is the latest to implement these measures, addressing the impact that overwhelming tourist numbers...

The vacation has been booked for a long time. Flight, hotel, rental car – you might think it’s all sorted. All too often, however, this is not enough. You need more than that for a carefree vacation. For example, a functional suitcase, suitable clothing and – depending on the country – an adapter for the...

The discounter Lidl is to stop arranging trips at the end of the year. This was reported by the German industry portal «FVW», citing a communication sent to Lidl Reisen’s partners. Lidl Germany is not commenting on the alleged withdrawal, but is not denying it either. The discounter cooperates with a whole range of tour...