Night trains are making a comeback in Europe. When I found out, 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
After 2 weeks of traveling through Switzerland by train, we had saved the best for last. On the day 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 …
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 …
During our 2 weeks in Switzerland, we stayed for 3 nights in lovely Montreux at 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. Montreux is way smaller than mondain Genève but has loads …
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 …
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 …
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. …
