Switzerland’s first tourism boom began with a poem. In the summer of 1816, Lord Byron spent a summer horsing around Switzerland with Percy Shelley and (the future) Mary Shelley. By July he had written ...

Switzerland is known around the world for its chocolate, cheese, charming towns and scenic landscapes. Everywhere you turn, you're treated to a little bit of history and a little bit of nature's ...

COASTING past glassy lakes, rolling hills and chocolate-box villages, I’m experiencing a side to Switzerland that can only be discovered by road. This is Europe’s answer to Route 66, a road trip ...

A robotic arm sorts and packs chocolates at the Maison Cailler Museum in Broc, Gruyere, Switzerland, Oct. 1, 2025. The Maison ...

A 1,643km circuit that encompasses the country’s ridiculously photogenic highlights, from palm-lined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers.

In this walking tour of Lugano, Switzerland in 2025 I show you around the lake then walk into the main town area! Nestled in the Ticino region, Lugano combines Swiss charm with Italian flair. Explore ...

Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the “Playground of Europe”—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around. More than 200,000 visitors flock to Basel, Switzerland, ...

In February, it is a safe bet that equine enthusiasts from around the world will make a powdery pilgrimage to White Turf 2016—the international horseracing series set on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, ...