Category: Switzerland
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Facing the Eiger in Grindelwald, Switzerland
The Eiger is a 3,967-metre (13,015 ft) mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. It is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau at 4,158 m (13,642 ft), constituting one of the most emblematic sights of the Swiss Alps. This mountain range and surrounding valleys are commonly known as the Jungfrau region. The Eiger Express tricable…
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Davos, Switzerland – First Look
Davos is an Alpine resort town in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Davos is located on the river Landwasser, in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges. Lake Davos, nestled by the Alpine Mountains, is a popular location for hiking and water sports. Gaining prominence in the 19th century as a mountain health resort, Davos is perhaps best known today for hosting the World Economic Forum, an…
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Riding the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland
It’s one thing to read about the majestic landscapes that adorn the path of the Bernina Express, and entirely another to experience them firsthand. Our journey began with a strategic decision – to embark on a guided tour from Milan, a choice that would lay the groundwork for future adventures. The allure of navigating these…
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Medieval Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland
Rashid and I had set our hearts on exploring the quaint corners and historic marvels of Europe, and our journey led us to the charming city of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Nestled in our cozy resort in Oberstaufen, we charted a course through Austria and Switzerland, with St. Gallen as one of our destinations on a…
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A Half-day tour of Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zürich’s main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. Zurich is easily navigable by walking and via public transportation. For visitors passing…
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Fairytale Village of Appenzell, Switzerland
Appenzell is a village in northeastern Switzerland and capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The village has been found in historical records since 11th century and has been under the Abbey of Saint Gall in nearby St. Gallen since 1223 A.D. The buildings in the village core, the parish church, the 1563 town hall,…
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A walking tour of Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern (Swiss Standard German) is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne. It is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transportation, culture, and media in the region. Owing to its location on the…
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Umbrail Pass – Highest Road in Switzerland
Umbrail Pass is a high mountain pass on the Swiss-Italian border connecting Santa Maria in Val Müstair with Bormio in the Adda valley. On the Italian side, it connects to the Stelvio Pass, Italy’s highest and Europe’s second highest mountain pass. At an elevation of elevation 2,501 m or 8,205 ft, it is currently the highest paved road in Switzerland. Watch the dashcam video below to enjoy a scenic drive on the…
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Bernina Pass, Switzerland – First Look
The Bernina Pass (el. 2,328 m or 7,638 ft.) is a high mountain pass in the Bernina Range of the Alps, in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. It connects the famous resort town of St. Moritz in the Engadin valley with the Italian-speaking Val Poschiavo, which ends in the Italian town of Tirano…
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