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...]
Cheap Deals and Savings Tickets for Lake Geneva Pleasure Cruises
Pleasure cruises and ferries on Lake Geneva in Switzerland are often not cheap but savings deals are available to make boat trips and tickets cheaper. Day-trip pleasure cruises on Lake Geneva in Switzerland are very popular with many boats departing daily from major sights such as Genève, Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Evian, and Yvoire. These day-trip excursion cruises on Lac … [Read more...]
Lake Geneva Pleasure Cruises and Ferry Boats from Lausanne
Ferries go from Lausanne in Switzerland to Thonon and Evian in France while pleasure boats cruise on Lac Léman to Genève, Nyon, Vevey, Montreux, and other Swiss towns on Lake Geneva. Lausanne is an important departure port for boats cruising on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) between Switzerland and France. Passenger ferry boat services connect Lausanne with the French cities … [Read more...]
Best Swiss Castles – Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva
Chillon Castle is amongst the Top Monuments and Sights in Switzerland Romantic Chateau de Chillon in Lake Geneva near Montreux is one of the top castles to see in Switzerland. This Swiss medieval fortress is a great day-trip destination to visit with children. Chateau de Chillon is a great medieval castle on a small rocky island in Lake Geneva a drawbridge length away … [Read more...]
Photos of Chateau de Nyon Castle in Switzerland
The Chateau de Nyon is a lovely small castle on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in Switzerland. The castle houses the local history museum with a display of porcelain. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from the terrace of the castle not only of Lake Geneva but also of the French Alps on the opposite bank of the lake. The views of Mt Blanc are especially grand on clear … [Read more...]