Category: Switzerland
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Making the Most of the Christmas Markets in Zurich, Switzerland
With only a limited amount of time in Zurich, a portion of which was dedicated to a lightning fast day trip over to Lichtenstein, we wanted to make sure we got the most out of Zurich’s famed Christmas markets- especially since our stay just happened to overlap with the opening day of most of the…
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A City Stay In Lovely Lucerne
As the most populated city in central Switzerland, Lucerne (or sometimes Luzern) is a must see for any visitors working their way through the country. Since we were traveling using the Swiss Train Pass, we stayed at the Waldstaetterhof, a comfortable three-star hotel located only steps away from the main train station. Since we were…
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Berne, Switzerland: City of Bears
As fifth largest city and the de facto capital of Switzerland, Berne is absolutely worth a visit on any trip to the country. It is, quite frankly, difficult to miss; with many of the trains for Zurich passing through the city on their way South. As our first stop after arriving in the country, we…
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Biking Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Let it be known that I don’t ride bikes often. In fact, I think I’ve been on two bike rides in the last decade! Our time in Lauterbrunnen was my first experience with an electric bike and the assistant demonstrating the bike speeds left the motor on the highest assist. Needless to say, the second…
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How to Navigate Swiss Rail
By far the easiest way to zip around Switzerland is by rail. You can, of course, purchase tickets individually as needed, but I found that it was far more convenient to simply purchase a Swiss Travel Pass which allows unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat, unlimited use of public transportation in more than 90…
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A Hike To Harder Kulm
One of the most popular stops in Interlaken is Harder Kulm, mostly due to its convenience and stunning views. No trains required- just head a little past Höhematte Park and you’ll find yourself at the Harderbahn. There are two main options to summit- the ever popular funicular or just plain old hiking. Wanting the best…
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Paragliding Over Interlaken
It’s nearly impossible to spend any time in Interlaken without seeing some form of air sport- in the background of nearly all of my photos, a paraglider or a hang-glider can be spotted enjoying the beautiful views. I had recently gone skydiving while in New Zealand and frankly, I much preferred the parachuting part of…