Zurich, the city My adventures so far in the Canton of Zurich have been confined only to the city of Zurich, which is the largest city in…… Read more “Zurich – General Information”
Category: Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland – The most expensive city in the world
If you are looking for somewhere in Europe with history, Zurich is your one-stop shop. From Roman foundation over 2000 years ago to modern history, Zürich covers…… Read more “Zurich, Switzerland – The most expensive city in the world”
Caumasee, Switzerland – Ice blue water in winter
Like the Rheinschlucht nearby, the Caumasee is a lake formed due to the largest known pre-historic landslide in the Alps. The lake itself (which is how See…… Read more “Caumasee, Switzerland – Ice blue water in winter”
Rheinschlucht, Switzerland – The Grand Canyon of Switzerland
The Ruinaulta or Rheinschlucht is a large canyon in the Canton of Grisons in Switzerland. It was formed approximately 10,000 years ago. when a landslide brought millions…… Read more “Rheinschlucht, Switzerland – The Grand Canyon of Switzerland”
Crestasee & Felsbachschlucht, Switzerland – Winter Wonderland
When you say “Grisons, Switzerland”, what comes to mind? For most people this Swiss canton conjures up images of skiing in the Swiss Alps, for example the ski resort in Laax/Flims/Falera. But what happens when you can’t or don’t want to ski? What else is there to do? Here is one option:
Gruyères, Switzerland – Cheese, Chocolates and Cheer
Our next stop on the summer 2017 trip was a stop of almost pure gluttony of two of my favourite things (and my two favourite ‘ch’ words):…… Read more “Gruyères, Switzerland – Cheese, Chocolates and Cheer”