The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
It’s easy to plan a fabulous itinerary in a country like Switzerland where jaw-dropping scenery surprises you on every corner. Snow capped mountains, azure lakes, quaint villages, and vibrant cities make this country perfect for any European journey. However, deciding whether to spend 10 days or more in Switzerland may be a little tricky if …
10 Amazing Days in Switzerland – Itinerary by Scenic TrainsRead More
Located at 1322 meters above the sea level, Harder Kulm is one of Interlaken’s greatest attractions. This mountain peak is the ideal destination for photographers, gourmets, hikers and nature lovers. From up here you’ll get the most breath-taking views of the entire Jungfrau region.
How to Visit Harder Kulm, Interlaken’s Local MountainRead More
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Interlaken: gorgeous scenery, perfect climate, lots of things to see and do. This bustling Victorian town at the foot of the Swiss Alps is Switzerland’s most popular resort and for a good reason.
Zermatt, the tiny little village at the foot of the Matterhorn, doesn’t need an introduction. There are not many ski resorts in the world that enjoy its reputation. And yet, the town doesn’t owe his fame entirely to skiing, as there are so many other things to do in Zermatt besides that. As the train …
Best Things to Do in Zermatt, Switzerland (Besides Skiing)Read More
But for an article I’ve read in the National Geographic Expeditions magazine, I might have not discovered the beautiful valley of the Engadin. The article was actually about the Bernina Express, one of the many Scenic Swiss Trains that runs from St. Moritz to Tirano, passing through some of the most spectacular sceneries ever imagined. The pictures were so …
High above the sun-filled valley of Engadin, in the area of Pontresina, lies one of the most spectacular mountain peaks in Switzerland: the Diavolezza (the she-devil). The legend has it that long, long ago, a beautiful, red-haired she-devil used to live in these mountains. The hunters rarely spotted the spirit and when they did they could only …
The Weekly Postcard: Diavolezza, the Mountain of Eternal IceRead More
The Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz is Switzerland’s most beautiful train ride. Now that I look back at our 10 days in Switzerland, I think I owe the trip to the mythical Glacier Express. After all, it was the picture of this train passing over the dramatic Landwasser Viaduct that convinced me to …
Aboard the Glacier Express (Zermatt to St. Moritz Route)Read More
“So, what else is there to do on the Jungfraujoch – the ‘Top of Europe’ as it is also called?” we ask the hotel receptionist on our way out to the train station. “Are there any trails we could hike on the mountain of the everlasting snow?” “There is a 45-minute walk to Monchsjoch Hut, a rest station where you can …
Jungfraujoch, the Mountain that Took My Breath Away … Literally!Read More
The highlight of our visit to Zermatt was a train trip up to the top of the Gornergrat. The Gornergrat is a rocky ridge that sits at an altitude of 3,089 m in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland. The rim can be reached from Zermatt by the Gornergrat railway, the highest open-air railway in Europe.
Riding the Famous Cogwheel Train From Zermatt to GornergratRead More
