On 12 November 2016, Museums in Switzerland are free. Valais resident Peter Hulm suggests going to the Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Lens, just below Crans-Montana. Not just because of its magnificent building and a restaurant whose young chef was trained by a three-star Michelin cuisinier. The chances are you won’t have seen the “Dutch and […]
Montreux to Gruyères on the chocolate train. Switzerland’s most delicious trip.
By Bill Harby Sorry Willy Wonka, but you won’t want to eat your mode of transportation on The Chocolate Train tour. However, yes, before the day is out, you will taste delicious Swiss chocolate and cheese, and still have time to explore one of the country’s most interesting medieval towns. The Chocolate Train is one […]
It’s strawberry season in Switzerland – time to get picking!
If you are looking for a fun activity over the next few weeks, a family trip to a nearby pick-your-own strawberry farm is well worth considering. And there are many to choose from. Two great ones near Zurich are Sunnehof farm and Jucker Farm. Sunnehof farm is in Mettmenstetten, between Zurich and Zug. Their strawberry season typically runs from the end […]
5 best mountain spas in French-speaking Switzerland
ALL YEAR ROUND The Alps are synonymous with skiing but alpine geothermal springs and spas are sometimes overlooked. If the thought of lugging skis, poles and person to the ski lift to spend a day risking life and limb on snow isn’t appealing, or the sun has gone into hiding, then why not head to […]
