Travel to Switzerland

Lausanne Foot Tour

In front of the Town Hall in the Place de la Palud is where this guided walking tour commences. The tour proceeds through the city streets of the Old Town taking in the sights of medieval Lausanne. It provides a good way to gain an insight into the history of this city in a short period of time. Commentary is available in English, French, German and Italian, but all depends on the availability of the guides.

Cheese fondue

Cheese fondue was invented out of necessity in the remote and isolated mountain villages in the Swiss Alps. The people had to rely upon locally made food because during winter, the fresh food became scarce. They found that melting stale cheese made it edible and local wines and seasonings were added, and even dry and hard bread tasted delicious after it was swirled in the creamy melted cheese.

Motorless Ferry

Motorless ferry. The speed of the water regulates the speed of the ferry. This ferry is part of the Basler history and nostalgia. It will save you time to cross the Rhein River. A must for every visitor

Promenade des Bastions

The Genevese are particularly fond of the Promenade des Bastions, previously it was a botanical garden. Amble through the gates and you will come across the giant chess boards where you may either watch or challenge a colourful crowd of regulars. The park is famous for its Reformation Monument  which commemorates the role of Swiss and European Protestant reformers and reminds the visitor that the city remains under the influence of Calvin's doctrines. The park, however, is consider off limits at nights for your own wealth.

International Museum of the Reformation

The International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva presents spiritual and cultural elements of this tradition, with exhibits of unique objects, manuscripts, rare books, engravings and paintings, that illustrate the ties between Geneva and the Reformation. It now includes new technologies, offering films, a music room and demonstrations.

Palais des Nations

The Palais des Nations in Geneva was built in 1929 to house the League of Nations, and served as the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva since 1950. The Palais is located in Ariana Park, you will see peacocks roaming freely, a 1668 chalet, a great view of the Lake Geneva and a clear view of the French Alps, across the lake. You can also visit the interior, you'll love the visit!

Jet d'Eauis

The Jet d'Eauis a large fountain in Geneva and one of the largest fountains in the world. A famous landmark of the city, the fountain is visible throughout the city and from the air, even when flying over Geneva at an altitude of 10 km. 500 liters of water are jetted per second to an altitude of 140 meters by 2 groups of pumps, with a speed of 200km per hour, so basically, when the fountain is operational, 7.000 liters of water are in the air!

Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster), Zurich

This prominent 13th-century Gothic cathedral is perhaps best known for one of its more recent additions, stained-glass windows designed by Marc Chagall in the 1970s. Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building, it really doesn't matter of you are a religious person or not, the architecture it's impecable and it is worth your visit.

Lugano

Lugano is in Ticino, the Italian-speaking part of southern Switzerland, it has a temperate micro climate, with palm trees, picturesque boulevards, amazing views of the lake and the Alps, and it offers many activities. Mountain biking, hiking, swimming, boating are just a few options to do around this city, and you can also visit the Swiss Miniature Village, the Old Town or the Cantonal Art Museum, among others, for some indoor activity.

Fribourg

Fribourg is the city capital and economic center of the canton of the same name, and was founded in 1157. Like its sister city Bern, Fribourg has preserved its medieval center as a whole, having an old town very rich in fountains and churches dating from the 12th century to the 17th century, the Gothic cathedral was built between 1283 and 1490 and it is an spectacular sight.