Switzerland Travel Information
Border Triangle Built in 1990, the Border Triangle marks the meeting point of Switzerland with its neighbours, France and Germany. This futuristic building is equipped with a bar, an event room and a terrace with a stunning view of the Rhine. The ‘sand oasis’ beach area on the ground floor is also a popular summer …
Museums of Basel As Switzerland’s cultural center, Basel’s eclectic museums and internationally recognized galleries attract tourists from across the world. With over 40 museums such as the Fondation Beyeler, Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts), Museum Tinguely and Spielzeug Welten Museum (Toy Worlds Museum), Basel truly is Switzerland’s ‘City of Museums’
Basel Old Town A tour of Basel reveals an exciting mix of tradition and modernity. Its Old Town showcases unique art, sculptures, and unparallel architecture like the iconic Basler Münster Church. And, amid these alleyways, visitors can also find quaint shops selling various products and food items Basel Old Town (Basler Altstadt) is a captivating …
FoxTown Factory Stores FoxTown is located in Mendrisio, a 24-minute train ride from Lugano. A paradise for smart shoppers, the factory outlets house many top international and local brands such as Armani, Clarks, Burberry, Adidas, etc. The items are sold at an attractive discount (30% to 70%) all year round. FoxTown also offers visitors many …
Monte Tamaro Nestled between Lugano and Locarno, Monte Tamaro is famous for housing the holy Santa Maria degli Angeli Church. The summer toboggan run, rope park and children’s playground are popular activities on the excursion as well. Located near the departure station is the newly launched Splash & SPA Tamaro Water Park. Monte Tamaro, located …
Castles of Bellinzona A 20-minute train ride from Lugano takes visitors to the three castles of Bellinzona (Castelgrande, Castello Montebello and Sasso Corbaro), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With their bastions, walls, towers, battlements and gates, these imposing fortified castles are one of Ticino’s main and most popular attractions The Castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO …
Swissminiatur Located in Melide, 7 minutes by train from Lugano, the Swissminiatur is an open-air park that showcases Switzerland in a smaller scale. It houses detailed miniature replicas of popular Swiss buildings, castles, monuments and attractions. The models have been recreated authentically, with great attention to detail and are surrounded by thousands of plants and …
Lugano and its lake The Mediterranean city of Lugano is a town of parks, flowers, villas and sacred buildings. It offers an engaging mix of art and culture, food and wine, shopping and adventure experiences. A lake cruise is the perfect way to explore the diversity of the region and its magnificent landscape Lugano, located …
Morteratsch Alpine Cheese Dairy In summer, the Morteratsch Show Cheese Dairy produces cheese in the traditional way. Visitors can watch the cheesemaker in action and sample his handiwork with brunch or Zvieri (afternoon snack). The dairy serves their famous Alpine brunch from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Morteratsch Alpine Cheese Dairy, …
Diavolezza A cable car ride takes visitors almost 3000 m high for impressive views of Piz Bernina and its surroundings. On Diavolezza, visitors can also enjoy VR Diavolezza, the world’s highest virtual reality experience, or relax in Europe’s highest altitude open-air hot tub Diavolezza, located in the Swiss Alps near Pontresina, is a mountain paradise …