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Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland in 2020

October 3, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Switzerland

Christmas market at Münsterplatz

The best Christmas markets (Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt) to visit in Switzerland usually are in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Montreux, Pilatus, St Gallen, and Zurich. However, in 2020, most were canceled or several in the German-speaking part of the Swiss confederation are planning to remain open. In recent years, many Swiss cities have introduced Christmas markets to bring … [Read more...]

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Picasso’s Blue and Rose Periods Exhibition in the Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland

January 26, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Switzerland

Detail from Acrobate et jeune arlequin, 1905

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 3 February to 26 May 2019, around 80 paintings and … [Read more...]

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Fast TGV Lyria Trains from Paris to Basel & Zurich

April 3, 2018 by Henk Bekker in Basel, France, Paris, Switzerland, Zurich

TGV Lyria Train in Lausanne

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 three hours and continue to reach Zurich in … [Read more...]

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New Star Restaurants in Michelin Switzerland 2018 Red Guide

November 20, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Switzerland

2018 Michelin Switzerland 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 96 one-star … [Read more...]

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Summer Pleasure Cruises on Lake Lugano Boats in Switzerland and Italy

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Switzerland, Ticino

Lake Lugano Boat Cruise

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 from Lugano and Paradiso to … [Read more...]

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Top Sights in Schadau Park in Thun, Switzerland

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Schloss Schadau Palace

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 lake and Alpine peaks, … [Read more...]

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See the Wocher Thun Panorama Painting in Schadau Park

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Section of the Thun Panorama

The Thun Panorama by Marquard Wocher may be seen in Schadau Park on the shores of the Thunersee Lake in Switzerland. The Thun Panorama is a huge 360° painting of central Thun painted in the early nineteenth century by the Swiss artist Marquard Wocher. It is hung in a ring in a circular building so visitors can view it from the center as if standing in the heart of town as … [Read more...]

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Visit Schloss Thun Castle in Switzerland

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Schloss Thun Castle in Switzerland

Schloss Thun, an authentic medieval castle, towers over the old town high above the Aare River and the Thuner See.Visiting Schloss Thun is fun. Visiting the castle requires more of a physical than mental workout with many stairs, prime views, and only a few exhibitions. The white, square castle dates from the late twelfth century and towers over the old town and Lake Thun … [Read more...]

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Visit Schloss Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun in Switzerland

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Schloss Oberhofen Castle on Lake Thun

Schloss Oberhofen is a postcard-perfect historic castle with a toe in the water of the lovely Thunersee near Bern in Switzerland. Oberhofen Castle, directly on the shores of Lake Thun, is a popular subject for postcards and tourist brochures advertising the beauty of Switzerland. This historic castle even has a small, much-photographed tower inside the lake itself. The … [Read more...]

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Visit Schloss Spiez Castle on Lake Thun in Switzerland

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Schloss Spiez Castle & Church

Schloss Spiez is an interesting historic castle beautifully located on the shores of the Thunersee near Bern and Interlaken in Switzerland. Castle Spiez is a small romantic castle with lovely gardens, a fine Romanesque church, and spectacular views of Lake Thun and Alpine peaks of the Berner (Bernese) Oberland region of Switzerland. The castle has a history going back to at … [Read more...]

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Tips on Saving on Cruise Fares on Lakes Thun and Brienz in Switzerland

June 20, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Cruise Boat in Oberhofen on the Thunersee in Switzerland

Many savings fares and special deals are available when cruising on the Thunersee and Brienzersee lakes near Bern and Interlaken in Switzerland. A wide range of discount tickets and savings options is available for lake boats cruising on the Thuner- and Brienzersee near Interlaken in Switzerland. All regular Swiss railway transportation discount cards are honored on … [Read more...]

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Pleasure Boat Cruises on Lakes Thun and Brienz in Switzerland

June 18, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Thunersee Viewed from Schloss Spiez in Switzerland

Day-trip boat excursions on the Thunersee and Brienzersee near Interlaken and Bern cruise by historic towns with castles and spectacular Alpine views. The Thunersee and Brienzersee lakes near Interlaken in Switzerland are beautifully located with many historic towns and castles on the shores. Pleasure cruises are a fun way to explore these lakes in the Berner (Bernese) … [Read more...]

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