Switzerland Travel Information
Flower Clock Located at the English Garden (Jardin Anglais), Geneva’s famous “Flower Clock” is a renewable living masterpiece, and a symbol of the city’s watchmaking industry. The clock tells the time accurately and comprises of about 12,000 flowers and plants. The floral arrangements and decor change every season, thereby making this a popular photo point …
Gruyères Enjoy a day trip to the medieval car-free town of Gruyères. The town has a charm of its own thanks to its superb gastronomy and its modern show dairy as well as many cultural experiences. Visit the 13th Century Castle of Gruyeres which lies on a hill above the river Seane, which is now …
The Olympic Museum For sports enthusiasts, Lausanne is home to the famous Olympic Museum, which houses the world’s largest archives of the Olympic Games. The museum pays homage to the Olympics and contains exhibits, audio-visual media and the latest technology chronicling the story of the games and its athletes from antiquity to today. The Olympic …
Cruises on Lake Geneva The natural beauty of the Lake Geneva Region is best observed on board a cruise. Visitors can admire and photograph the lake, quaint towns, vineyards, mountains, castles and landscape on a relaxing boat ride. They can even enjoy the sights and sounds of the region while having a delicious lunch on …
Chaplin’s World, The house in Vevey where Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life, is now converted into an interactive museum that provides an insight into his work as well as his life. An unmissable experience which includes his movie sets, many original artefacts and access to his home. Chaplin’s World is …
Chillon Castle Located a few minutes’ drive from Montreux, the Chillon Castle is one of Switzerland’s most visited attractions. This 12th century castle houses many treasures from the town’s rich historical past. Guests can view the wall paintings from the 14th century, the subterranean vaults, parade halls and the bedrooms (which have been preserved in …
Montreux Known as one of the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera”, Montreux is also home to the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival and has been an inspiration for many musicians such as Freddie Mercury. It truly is an ode to music, foodand the good life! Montreux, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, is …
Brienz The village of Brienz is located on the eastern end of Lake Brienz, and can be reached by train or boat. Nicknamed the “Village of Wood Carving”, Brienz has a long tradition of wood processing, and even houses a school of carving and violin-making. Brienz, a charming village located on the shores of Lake …
Meiringen Located on the southeast end of Lake Brienz, the village of Meiringen is a 30-minute train ride from Interlaken Ost. The Reichenbach Falls, located near the village, is a popular attraction, and is famous for being the setting of the demise of Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous book series. The Sherlock …
Mürren The cosy, car-free mountain village of Mürren lies at the foot of Schilthorn. At 1650 m above sea level, it is the highest continuously inhabited village in the Jungfrau Region. Beautiful mountains and scenery can be observed from this quaint village. Hiking trails, themed walks and the Flower Panorama Trail invite visitors to enjoy …