Switzerland, located in the heart of Europe, impresses with its breathtaking alpine landscape, crystal-clear lakes and picturesque villages.
The cities of Zurich, Geneva and Bern offer cultural treasures such as museums, historic old towns and excellent gastronomy.
Switzerland is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, from skiing in the Alps to hiking in the Swiss national parks.
Swiss watch and chocolate culture is world-renowned, and a visit to a chocolate factory is a must.
The efficient infrastructure, including the famous Swiss rail system, makes it easy to travel in the country.
Switzerland stands for quality, precision and hospitality and offers travelers an unforgettable mix of nature and culture.
The fantastic ski area of Les Portes du Soleil is something special: it stretches over two nations! The Alpine region of Les Portes du Soleil is located southeast of Geneva. About half of them are located in the Swiss canton of Valais, the other half in the French department of Haute Savoie (Haute-Savoie). The most important resorts in the Swiss part of the ski area...
They are snow-white – the peaks of the four-thousand-metre peaks in Switzerland. The people who are lucky enough to live in this wonderful piece of the European continent enjoy their own personal limitless freedom. On the snowiest areas of their homeland and on sunny winter days in the most beautiful winter sports resorts. There are so many of them between...
Switzerland is said to be a “promised land”. This is probably less to be understood biblically. Rather, it is the unreserved praise for an extraordinary region in the heart of Europe. For many stress-ridden people, the home of the Swiss is something like the epitome of a dream destination. Everything is a little more expensive here than in the...
Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in Switzerland. Winter sports are particularly important here. Switzerland offers holidaymakers a variety of extraordinary ski resorts, where both professionals and beginners get their money’s worth. Spectacular descents in the Silvretta Arena Samnaun Ischgl The Silvretta Arena in Ischgl is a particularly...
Holidays at the lake or in the mountains? If you can’t decide, just go to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. There are both. In some places, this natural pearl is almost reminiscent of a wild fjord landscape. Helvetia is neither poor in lakes nor in enchanting landscapes. But if you have to choose the most beautiful of the approximately 1500 bodies of water, you will...
“The mountains are silent masters and make silent students,” Goethe once said, with the Alps in mind. In their scenic and cultural diversity, the Alps are a unique entity – a symbol of the world of mountains in all its aspects. They fascinate in all seasons. With snowshoes or touring skis, the peaks can also be climbed in winter. Large parts of the Alps...
Forests, glaciers, crystal-clear mountain lakes and a fantastic location in the Upper Engadine Lake District – St. Moritz is Switzerland’s original winter wonderland and the cradle of Alpine tourism. Probably everyone is familiar with the name. Nobles, the rich and beautiful and all those who want to belong have been coming here since 1864. With the high...
If you leave the Gotthard tunnel in the south, you will reach Ticino, the southernmost canton of Switzerland. Here you can say goodbye to the snow-covered Alpine landscapes and get to know Switzerland from a completely different side. At the popular Ticino lakes, the Laggo Maggiore and the Lago di Lugano, you can expect palm groves, blue water and a Mediterranean...
Engelberg combines the Swiss Alps, majestic mountain peaks, picturesque lakes and a lot of charm. The idyllic retreat in the heart of Central Switzerland is located in the canton of Obwalden and has just under 4,500 inhabitants. Surrounded by a breathtaking backdrop, Engelberg offers a variety of outdoor activities, cultural treasures, first-class hotels...
The Appenzellerland is a place of longing. The Swiss foothills of the Alps are characterised by rolling hills, alpine pastures and rural settlements. In the north, the beautiful city of St. Gallen is only ten kilometres away from the town of Appenzell. The canton of the same name encompasses the entire area. In the south of the Appenzell region, the Appenzell Alps...