Category: Swiss Travel Adventures
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The Matterhorn’s Majesty – A Perfect Finale to Swiss Adventures
Early Morning Ascent to Gornergrat On the last day of my Swiss travel adventures (at least for now), I woke up early in Zermatt, ready for a day devoted entirely to the Matterhorn. The best vantage point for this iconic peak is from Gornergrat, a summit southeast of Zermatt offering a 360-degree view of the…
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Swiss Adventures Finale: The touristic highlights
Setting Out on a Grand Adventure As my Swiss railway pass neared its expiration, I set out to experience some of Switzerland’s most iconic sights. With only two days left, I focused on the marvels of the Swiss Alps – the very essence of what draws tourists to this breathtaking country. My day began before…
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From Olympic Bobsleighs to Nostalgic Trains
While yesterday was filled with breathtaking vistas and challenging hikes, today promised a different flavor of Swiss adventure. My second day in Grisons would take me from historic Olympic sites to refreshing alpine lakes, over mountain passes, and finally, to a journey through time on a nostalgic train. Morning Stroll on an Olympic Track After…
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Conquering Grisons
With just one week left on my Swiss Railway pass, it was time to prioritize my remaining explorations. At the top of my list was the renowned network of the Rhätische Bahn in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons). This vast network of metric gauge railways connects the far reaches of the canton, from Landquart in…
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Swiss Adventure: Exploring Appenzell
Today was all about Appenzell – both Ausserrhoden and Innerrhoden. Before we delve into the travels, let’s first have a brief history lesson as to why these are actually two cantons instead of one. When I first looked at the overview of Swiss cantons, I found it rather funny that these are cantons on their…
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Swiss Adventure: From Glarus to St. Gallen
After a brief hiatus, it was time to hit the rails again and explore some of the lesser-known corners of Switzerland. This time, my sights were set on the northeastern cantons that remained uncharted on my personal Swiss map: Glarus and the two Appenzells. Given their distance from my home, I decided to turn this…
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From Gorges to Glaciers: A Swiss Adventure
As the sun rose over the quaint town of Meiringen, I found myself eager to embark on another day of Swiss exploration. Little did I know that this journey would take me from the depths of ancient gorges to the heights of legendary mountain passes, showcasing once again the breathtaking diversity of Switzerland’s landscapes. The…
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A Day of Alpine Wonders in the Bernese Alps
The sun had barely risen over Lake Geneva as I set out from my home in Nyon, ready for another day of Swiss exploration. Today’s itinerary promised to be a railway enthusiast’s dream: a journey from the tranquil shores of Lac Léman to the heart of the Bernese Oberland, culminating in a visit to the…
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Two-Wheel Adventure in the Seeland
After four days of train-hopping across Switzerland, it was time for a change of pace. As promised, my girlfriend and I set off on a cycling adventure to explore the picturesque Seeland region – the area surrounding the lakes of Biel/Bienne, Murten/Morat, and Neuchâtel. Setting Off Early Friday morning, we boarded a train bound for…
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Day Four – The Swiss Riviera and Mountain Railways
After three days of extensive travel, today was all about taking it easy. I started late and didn’t venture far from home – just four train stops away to Montreux, affectionately known as the Swiss Riviera. And once you’re there, you instantly understand why it earned this nickname. Montreux-Vevey-Riviera Railway Adventures My plan for the…