Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Switzerland is definitely not short of scenic train routes, and the vintage train ride to Schynige Platte in the Bernese Oberland is a memorable experience. Leaving from Wilderswil, a small town nearby Interlaken, the train slowly climbs up the steep tracks across beautiful forests, green fields dotted with flowers in Summer, glimpses on the surrounding …
Switzerland Scenic Train Routes: Schynige Platte Vintage RailwayRead More
I have a thing for small mountain lakes.
I hiked in the Peruvian Andes to see the wonderful Laguna Churup with its crystal-clear water. In Switzerland, I crossed the meadows to the lovely blue Arnensee and I reached the pond where the magnificent Matterhorn was reflecting like in a mirror.
It’s thus easy to understand that I couldn’t miss the hike from Grindelwald – in the stunning Jungfrau Region – to the pretty Bachalpsee.
A Lovely Hike From Grindelwald to the Pretty BachalpseeRead More
If you’re looking for scenic train rides in Switzerland and jaw-dropping views of the glaciers, you must add the Jungfraujoch tour to your itinerary. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe is the highest train station in Europe, and it overlooks the Aletsch glacier, the longest in the Alps. You’ll be rewarded with one of the most breathtaking …
Jungfraujoch Tour: A Day Trip to Switzerland White WonderlandRead More
Ever wondered how they celebrate Swiss National Day (August 1st) in Switzerland? In Interlaken, I went paragliding, looked at the cow and costumes parade and watched at the fireworks overlooking Thun and Brienz Lakes.
Unforgettable Swiss National Day: Paragliding, Parade and FlagsRead More
Awarded as ‘the prettiest village of French Speaking Switzerland‘ by a local magazine, as soon as I saw Evolène it was not difficult to understand why. Charming old houses decorated with colored flowers. Evolène is an idyllic hamlet in the Valais region Far from the glamour of Zermatt or Saas-Fee, Evolène is all about traditions …
Evolène, Charming Old Houses and Traditional Swiss LifeRead More
