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Are you looking for some tips and advice on your upcoming trip? Read this Switzerland Travel Guide to learn everything I learned on my trip, including city guides and maps.
We were touring smaller cities: Lusanne, Lugano, Bern, and Lucern, but were hiking in the Jungfrau Region of the Swiss Alps and one day in Zermatt.
We spent three glorious weeks in Switzerland, and I am in the process of posting information to help my friends make a plan of their own. Stay tuned, because new posts will appear below as they are finished.
In the meantime, you can check out my social media (links below the posts) to read what I was saying in real-time. It will give you an idea of what is to come!!
Switzerland is a merging of French, German and Italian cultures and food, with breathtaking vistas. We spent three weeks traveling through the countryside soaking in as much as we could.
We did not rent a car during the trip. Most Americans don’t use public transportation often. In general, we drive our vehicles. So, it is hard to get our brains around public transit. We traveled by train, bus, boat, and gondola in Switzerland and loved every minute. But there is a learning curve and things you should know!
During our travels through Switzerland, we took advantage of almost every form of public transportation: trains, boats, buses, and gondolas. It all worked as expected and seamlessly using the SBB app.
Geneva is an international city with a very French feel. It is home to the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations.
Lausanne’s lakefront has a French feel and is a vacation destination for local Europeans. We used it as a base for exploring the vineyard terraces and medieval castles.
The quaint Alpine village of Zermatt is primarily an international ski resort, but the hiking, food, and natural beauty make it a year-round destination. We hit the weather right for our perfect day viewing the Matterhorn.
I’m a big fan of Gruyère cheese, and now I know I like the most aged variation. In addition to the factory, you should walk up the hill to the castle and see the museum of disturbing works by HR Giger.
Just outside of Lausanne there is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We went hiking through Lavaux’s Beautiful Vineyard Terraces. See a map of our route.
One of the most beautiful walks along Lake Gevena is from Chillon Castle to Montreux. If you are a Freddie Mercury fan, there are some things for you to see here!
Waiting for fall color!
We’ll be in Maine for another few weeks, hiding from Helene. After, we will head to Jupiter for the winter.
Newfoundland – in process
SFHRC Hunt Test – Oct 19 & 20
TCRC Hunt Test – Nov 15 & 17
Thomasville – November, 2025
Italy – March, 2025
Africa – June, 2025
Scotland – September, 2025
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