Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland in 2024
The best Christmas markets (Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt) to visit in Switzerland are in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Montreux, Pilatus, St Gallen, and Zurich.
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Visit the Basel Christmas Market in Northern Switzerland
The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt is the best and biggest Christmas market in Switzerland and draws visitors from nearby Germany and France to Basel — the market is open for Advent 2024. The Swiss city of Basel, which lies on the border with France and Germany, arguably has the best and largest Christmas market in all of … Read more
Visit the “Sherlock Holmes” Reichenbach Waterfalls at Meiringen in Switzerland
Sherlock Holmes famously fought Professor Moriarty to death at the Reichenbach Waterfalls (Reichenbachfall) near Meiringen in Switzerland — a popular sight now easily reached on a funicular ride. The Reichenbach Waterfalls near Meiringen in the Haslital of the Berner Oberland are among the most famous waterfalls in Switzerland. It is not the highest, strongest, or … Read more
Visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Meiringen, Switzerland
The small Sherlock Holmes Museum in Meiringen near the Reichenbach waterfalls is dedicated to the world’s most famous fictional detective. Meiringen in the Haslital near Interlaken in Switzerland has been a pilgrimage site for Sherlock Holmes fans ever since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle killed off the famous fictional detective at the nearby Reichenbach Waterfalls. A … Read more
Save at Foxtown Factory Outlet Stores in Switzerland near Lugano and Milan
Foxtown near Lugano in Ticino is the best factory outlet stores mall in Switzerland and even popular with shoppers from Milan.
Cheap Public Transportation to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Euro Airport
Getting to Basel Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is easiest by bus and train from Switzerland, Germany, and France.
Eiger Express Cable Car from Grindelwald to Eigergletscher and Jungfraujoch
The Eiger Express cable car connects Grindelwald Terminal in 15 minutes with Eigergletscher from where the mountain train climbs to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station. The train ride to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station in the Alps is a popular day-trip excursion for travelers in Switzerland. Since 2020, the new Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald … Read more
By Train to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Station from Interlaken in Switzerland
Jungfraubahnen cogwheel trains travel to Europe’s highest mountain railway station (Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe Bahnhof) in the Alps above Interlaken where Switzerland is at its most beautiful — a dream train ride for many travelers. The new Eiger Express cable car shortens the journey. The Jungfrau area near Interlaken is amongst the most beautiful regions of … Read more
Save on Swiss Train Ticket Prices to the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
Savings rail passes and discount deals make ticket prices cheaper on cogwheel trains for travel to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station above Interlaken in the Alps of Switzerland. The cogwheel mountain train ride to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe station in the Swiss Alps is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Switzerland but unfortunately, … Read more
Saving Tips for Traveling on the Glacier Express Trains
Advance reservations, special saving deals, and rail passes allow for cheaper travel tickets on the Glacier Express train, one of Switzerland’s most famous panorama railway journeys. Discounted tickets, savings fares, rail passes, and package deals are often available for cheaper travel on the luxury Glacier Express panoramic train in Switzerland. All regular Swiss Railways discounted … Read more
Ticket Prices for Travel on the Glacier Express Train in Switzerland
The luxury Glacier Express trains with panoramic windows connect Zermatt and St Moritz via some of the most spectacular Alpine scenery in Switzerland — ticket prices are the same as for regular trains on the route but obligatory seat reservations are extra. The Glacier Express trains from Zermatt in the Valais Alps travel up the … Read more
Travel on the Bernina Express Train Switzerland
The luxurious Bernina Express trains with panoramic windows travel through the Swiss Alps in Graubünden from Chur and St Moritz via Poschiavo to Tirano in Italy. The Bernina Express trains cross the Swiss Alps twice in Graubünden on the UNESCO-listed Albula and Bernina railways with 55 tunnels and 196 bridges. The luxury Bernina Express trains … Read more
Bernina Express Train Tickets Saving Tips and Cheap Discount Deals
Many savings options and discounted tickets are available for traveling in the panoramic cars of the Bernina Express trains through the Alps in Switzerland. Many savings tickets and special deals make traveling on the Bernina Express trains in Switzerland cheaper. All Swiss Railways discount cards and deals may be applied including the Swiss Pass, half-fare, … Read more
Public Transportation to the Rhine Waterfalls in Switzerland
Getting to Europe’s largest waterfalls — the Rheinfall of the Rhine River near Schaffhausen — is easy by car, or a variety of public transportation options including traveling by boat, bus, or train. Cycling and hiking are also popular. The Rhine River waterfalls (Rheinfall) are easy day-trip destinations from Swiss cities such as Zurich, Schaffhausen, … Read more
See the Rhine Waterfalls (Rheinfall) at Schaffhausen, Switzerland
The Rheinfall near Schaffhausen on the Swiss-German border is Europe’s largest waterfalls and a popular day-trip destination from Zurich and Lake Constance. Europe’s largest waterfalls are in the Rhine River (Rhein) near the town Schaffhausen on the Swiss-German border. The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) area is a very popular day-trip destination from Zurich and the Lake … Read more
Picasso’s Blue and Rose Periods Exhibition in the Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland
The Young Picasso – Blue and Rose Periods is a a special exhibition of around 80 works in the Fondation Beyeler in Basel from February to May 2019. The latest blockbuster exhibition in the innovative Fondation Beyeler art museum in Basel, Switzerland, focuses on the Blue and Rose Periods of a young Pablo Picasso. From … Read more
Fast TGV Lyria Trains from Paris to Basel & Zurich
High-speed TGV Lyria trains transport travelers in three hours from Paris-Gare de Lyon in France to Basel and in four hours to Zurich in Switzerland. TGV Lyria trains often provide the fastest and cheapest transportation from Paris-Gare de Lyon to Basel and Zurich in Switzerland. Six trains per day travel from Paris to Basel in … Read more
New Star Restaurants in Michelin Switzerland 2018 Red Guide
Switzerland remains in 2018 with 118 star restaurants the country with the highest Michelin star gourmet restaurant density. Michelin awarded 16 restaurants with new stars for the Switzerland 2018 hotels and restaurants red guide to bring the total to a new high of 118 restaurants. Switzerland now has 3 three-star restaurants, 19 two-star restaurants and … Read more
Summer Pleasure Cruises on Lake Lugano Boats in Switzerland and Italy
Sightseeing and pleasure boats cruises depart daily on Lago di Lugano in Ticino in Switzerland and the Italian lakes region. Boat cruise excursions on Lake Lugano are a great way to explore this beautifully located lake in Ticino (Tessin) in the south of Switzerland and north of Italy. Pleasure boat excursions are mostly round-trip cruises … Read more
Top Sights in Schadau Park in Thun, Switzerland
The Thun Panorama, Swiss Gastronomic Museum, Scherzligen Church, small steam train, and splendid views can be enjoyed from Schloss Schadau Park Schadau Park is a pleasant public garden on the shores of the Thunersee Lake in the Berner Oberland in Switzerland. The attractions of Schadau Park include the pleasant gardens with wonderful views of the … Read more
