Wonderful places to visit and dishes to taste around the Swiss capital
Bern is a beautiful Swiss city, built on a human scale. It is surrounded by a wonderful river, the Aare, with light blue waters that looks like something out of storybook pictures. The city center is easy to visit, strolling among medieval buildings, curious fountains and historic towers.
Not far from the Swiss capital is another quaint town: Thun. Its setting is the Bernese Alps and the lake. Above the hill rises the white castle and lower down the town is crossed by the Aare River. Nearby are the St. Beatus Caves, a cave system traversed by underground waterfalls.
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Zurich, Zug, Altdorf: Journey through color and flavor in inner Switzerland
Exploring German-speaking Switzerland, between cities, lakes, history and legend.
Zurich, Zug and Altdorf are three cities in German-speaking Switzerland that are geographically close to each other, but also very different. Zurich, the economic capital of Switzerland, is a city that combines classic Swiss style with the modernity and dynamism of a European city. Zug and Altdorf are smaller towns whose historic villages still preserve the image of Swiss tradition.
St. Gallen: a combination of baroque art and bratwurst
What to see and taste in St. Gallen, from the Baroque art of the Abbey and Library to the characteristic decorated Erker and the tasty bratwurst
Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland
Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland
What to discover in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and land of good beer
The first settlements in Chur, in the canton of Grisons, date back to the third millennium BC. Several centuries ago, an important local brewery was born here. Today it is the starting point of the Rhaetian Railways, which offer trips with fantastic views such as the Bernina.
The old town is picturesque, characterized by small streets and old colorful and frescoed houses. Around the city of Chur, snow-capped mountains offer enchanting scenery.
The Villages of Ticino
A journey to discover the characteristic villages of Ticino that hand down the tradition
In Ticino, in the south of Switzerland, there are special villages, immersed in nature and where it seems to be catapulted into the world of fairy tales. They are villages of stone and wood houses, built next to spectacular waterfalls and rivers.
Here it is often possible to rediscover the ancient traditions, especially the culinary ones: from the red wine of Ticino to the polenta. It is pleasant to stop in a typical grotto, tasting the specialties of the territory.
Lugano, between the lake and the mountains
Lugano is a small town in Ticino, in the south of Switzerland. It offers all year round a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, but also many cultural events, especially in spring and summer. It is possible to enjoy the relaxing life of the lake, thanks to its beaches and its beautiful promenade, as well as to relax in front of beautiful views from its mountains and walk in the floral parks.
Monte Generoso and the Fiore di Pietra
One of the most beautiful views from the Ticino terrace
From the top of Monte Generoso, at an altitude of about 1700 meters, you can admire a wonderful panorama, sweeping from northern Italy, with the region of lakes and the Alpine chain of Gran Paradiso, to the Gotthard massif. From the top, the view is enchanting and we recommend going there before dinner to appreciate a sunset painted on the mountains of Ticino.
Upper Ticino: Val Verzasca, Ascona and Locarno, the Tibetan bridge
In the Alpine part of Canton Ticino, in the so-called Sopraceneri, there are numerous wonders to discover. The area offers beautiful trails for walks in nature, among waterfalls and breathtaking views. In addition to nature, on Lake Maggiore there are two colorful cities, Ascona and Locarno.