Travel Stories

• hiking

• activities

11 min read • Dec 1, 2022

With its world-famous trails, Switzerland has a hike to suit every mood and moment. Here we bring you nine of the country’s best hikes.

• destination practicalities

3 min read • Nov 29, 2022

Switzerland routinely wows travelers, but the country's entry requirements can raise a few queries. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

• destination practicalities

• accessible travel

7 min read • Nov 29, 2022

Make the most of the journey in Switzerland, a country of high mountain roads, meandering railway lines and dreamy boat journeys.

• activities

• hiking

13 min read • Nov 11, 2022

No country has it all, but sensational Switzerland certainly comes close. Here are the 12 best things to do when you get there.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Oct 21, 2022

Cheese, chocolate and rösti, oh my! Different regions of Switzerland draw on culinary influences from its neighbouring countries.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Feb 19, 2021

When are the ski slopes free of crowds? Can I ever get Jungfraujoch to myself? Is it ever cheap? Here are the best times to visit Switzerland.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Apr 6, 2020

Last September James Gabriel Martin hiked to a cabin built 2,200 metres above sea level in the Swiss Alps to play a concert with his band Cry Monster Cry.

4 min read • Nov 13, 2019

Instagram popularity can be the making of a place, but what about the destinations and businesses that don't want the attention?

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Nov 6, 2019

Swiss cows are integral to the making of treats like fondu, chocolate, and Swiss cheese. Here's how you can celebrate these bovine beauties on your next trip…

• family travel

• connections

5 min read • Oct 15, 2019

While it may be pricey, Switzerland is worth every penny. Start planning now so your summer vacation can be this amazing.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Sep 26, 2019

Lonely Planet writer Tom Hall embarks on a wild swimming adventure down the bright blue Aare River in Bern, Switzerland.

• beer

• food and drink

3 min read • Sep 18, 2019

Creative, tech-savvy Zurich is an ideal base for anyone looking to get some work done during their travels. Here are the best co-working spaces in Zurich.

• sports

• activities

7 min read • Aug 28, 2019

Whether you’re a black-run thrill seeker, a lover of cruisy blues with big views, or an absolute beginner, there's a run with your name on it.

• food

• food and drink

7 min read • Jul 16, 2019

The mere idea of travelling around Switzerland on the cheap might make you roll your eyes in disbelief – after all, the nation regularly tops polls of the…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Jun 11, 2019

There’s nothing quite like traveling with your dad. To be sure, questionable decision-making and eye-rolling jokes will be frequent – not to mention the…

• food

• food and drink

2 min read • May 3, 2019

With sizzling open kitchens, gooey cheese fondues and bold wine lists that make good use of surrounding vineyards, the Zürich dining scene is already…

• romance

• connections

6 min read • Apr 17, 2019

There’s a romance to train travel that no other form of transport offers. Pick the right route and instead of just being about getting from A to B, your…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Feb 9, 2019

If ever there was a town to make you want to crack open a bottle of something special, it would be Vevey, reclining smugly on Lake Geneva’s northern…

• hiking

• activities

6 min read • Oct 15, 2018

Whether hiking on trails with altitude, rafting foaming rivers, tearing downhill on a mountain bike or skis, or paragliding above peaks, the Alps will…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Jul 18, 2018

With over 65,000km of marked trails that cross hulking peaks, flower-filled meadows and glittering glacial lakes, the Swiss Alps is just as intoxicating…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Aug 23, 2017

Imagine driving over a high mountain pass, the snow-capped Alps slowly appearing in your rear view mirror. You wind down the window and inhale the piny…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Mar 22, 2017

Nature had one of her finest moments in Switzerland. Where else can you find such varied and intense beauty – colossal glaciers, raging falls, hidden…