Night trains are making a comeback in Europe. When I found out, that new direct train routes from the Netherlands to Switzerland were up and running again, I had to explore and try for myself. That is why I took the Amsterdam to Basel night train for a weekend break to explore more of Basel. […]
Switzerland is an expensive travel destination. But how expensive is it really? Is travel to Switzerland completely out of your budget? Or is it possible to travel to Switzerland on a budget? I list my full 2-week Switzerland trip budget and provide you with tried and tested budget travel tips for Switzerland. How to travel
If you plan to travel to Switzerland, you might plan on visiting Zürich and Geneva. But besides the obvious, biggest cities in Switzerland, what are the most beautiful places in Switzerland you cannot miss? I share my personal experiences with the most scenic towns in Switzerland that you probably haven’t heard of (yet!) and provide
Switzerland is perfect to discover by train. I traveled for 2 weeks in Switzerland by train and planned and arranged everything myself. Be inspired by my Switzerland train itinerary that includes all the scenic train journeys of Switzerland. Plus a DIY guide on how to arrange everything yourself! Are you ready to plan your own
After 2 weeks of traveling through Switzerland by train, we had saved the best for last. Right before our departure home, we visited the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe. The highest railway station in Europe and the famous Jungfraujoch mountain range. We were excited and a bit anxious (would it live up to the dream?). Although
When you think of Switzerland, you think of green Alpine meadows, cows with bells, wooden-clad houses, and snowy Alpine peaks. When you travel from Montreux to Lucerne on the Golden Pass train line through Switzerland, this is exactly what you’ll get. It doesn’t get more Swiss than this. From cheese-invested Montreux on the Lake of
During our 2 weeks in Switzerland, we stayed for 3 nights in lovely Montreux on the shore of Lake Geneva. I give my 10 reasons for our visit to Montreux, to explain why we didn’t opt to stay in Geneva. And why I think that Montreux is worth visiting. Montreux is way smaller than Mondain
During our stay in Zermatt, we decided to hike the 5 Lakes Hike in Zermatt, also known as the 5-Seenweg. With so many amazing things to do in Zermett, hiking in the mountains and getting an amazing panoramic view of the area is a good choice! During our 2-week vacation in Switzerland, we arrived in
Of course, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt had to be included in our 2 week Swiss train itinerary. This iconic scenic train ride that crosses Switzerland east to west over the high alps and links two of the world’s famous ski resorts is a must-do for anyone interested in train travel
A round trip to Mt. Pilatus is a great day trip from Lucerne. One of the easiest accessible mountaintops in Switzerland, it offers sweeping panoramic views of Lake Lucerne. I walk you through the things to see at Mt. Pilatus, how to get there and how to arrange it yourself. I’ll explain the difference between
The Bernina Express is dubbed the most beautiful train ride in Switzerland. Some even say in the world! Is this a clever marketing hype to lure people in to ride the train from Tirano to St. Moritz and Chur? Or does the claim live up to the hype? Let’s find out! As a train travel
Basel, Switzerland’s 3rd largest city deserves at least one day of your time. Read my inspirational ideas on what to do with 24 hours in Basel. We started our 2-week Switzerland train adventure in the city of Basel. Situated at the border with Germany, it was my first experience with Switzerland and I loved Basel.
The scenic train ride from Lucerne to Lugano on the Gotthard Panorama Express route was a highlight of my train trip to Switzerland. Read more about this scenic Swiss train ride and the Wilhelm Tell Express as I share my experience on the boat and this fantastic train ride through the mountains. Located in the
When I traveled to Switzerland I planned our itinerary to a tee. I think I was well-prepared for two weeks of train travel in Switzerland. Nevertheless, there were some things that surprised me about Switzerland. Some surprises were good, some were… unexpected. To help you with your travel to Switzerland I sum up the things
The Pre-Alpine Express is a scenic train route connecting Lucerne and St. Gallen in Switzerland. And Switzerland hosts some of the most beautiful scenic train rides in the world! For expample, the famous Bernina Express and the Glacier Express are of world-class beauty. Although I 100% agree with this, during my 15-day railway trip through