Switzerland

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Switzerland, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Fête des Vignerons. Vevey’s magnificent celebration every 25 years

13/08/2019 by .
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Andy Mossack attends Switzerland’s Fête des Vignerons, a generational celebration once every 25 years!

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Lilu Light Festival. Watch Lucerne light up in a glorious celebration of light and sound.

01/02/2019 by .

Skiing in Verbier. Discover Switzerland’s greatest celebrity ski resort.

11/12/2018 by .

Autumn in Valais. Discover chestnut picking, raclette and delicious Brisolée wine.

01/11/2018 by .
Andy Mossack spends autumn in Valais, one of Sweitzerland's most mountaimous cantons roasting chesnuts and maiing rye bread.

Andy Mossack spends autumn in Valais, one of Sweitzerland’s most mountaimous cantons roasting chesnuts and maiing rye bread.

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On the Trail of Frankenstein in Geneva

12/08/2018 by .

Travelling the Bernina Express. Legendary Alpine train from Italy to Switzerland

12/08/2018 by .
Michael Edwards samples the Bernina Express, one of Europe’s legendary rail journeys from Italy to Switzerland. Bernina Experience Open Carriage

Michael Edwards samples the Bernina Express, one of Europe’s legendary rail journeys from Italy to Switzerland.

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Insider Guide to Basel. Discover Art and culture for a perfect weekend.

17/03/2018 by .

Hiking in the Jungfrau region. A unique mix of lakes waterfalls and soaring mountains.

20/11/2017 by .
Since the 19th century, Interlaken has been a magnet for tourists coming to Switzerland.  It’s the gateway to hiking in the Jungfrau Region with its unique mix of lakes, waterfalls and mountains. Mannlichen Cable Car

Since the 19th century, Interlaken has been a magnet for tourists coming to Switzerland.  It’s the gateway to hiking in the Jungfrau Region with its unique mix of lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

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Tale of the Unspunnen in Interlaken

17/09/2017 by .
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Rupert Parker braves the rain at the tenth edition of the Unspunnen – the Swiss Wrestling, National Costume and Alpine Herdsmen’s Festival, held in Interlaken.

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Eating Andermatt. Discover delicious Swiss culinary wizardry.

25/03/2017 by .
Andermatt Inside Grill Cottage

Rupert Parker goes eating Andermatt as he takes a culinary tour and discovers military uniforms and Swiss Army Knives have been decommissioned in favour of chef’s whites and kitchen knives.

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