Read about Focused Travels’ sights, hotels and itineraries for visiting Switzerland. Cities visited include Zurich, Basel, Lucerne and several others.
Even though Switzerland is one of the smallest countries in Europe, it still has over 1,000 castles and fortresses. And that’s not counting all the tower houses and fortified mansions. You can find a castle in almost every Swiss town. But some castles are more spectacular than others, and these magnificent medieval structures are what … Read more
Switzerland is a landlocked country, known for its snow-capped Alps, excellent chocolate, and cutting-edge timepieces. This Switzerland packing guide gives you general tips for what to wear in Switzerland on your holiday to ensure you have a great time in this beautiful Alpine nation without incurring extra costs to purchase items you left behind. It … Read more
Many people fly to Switzerland and land at Zürich Airport. Although there are several nice attractions and things to do in and near Zürich, you may want to explore other areas of Switzerland. Another popular destination in Switzerland is Lucerne. If Lucerne is on your travel plan for Switzerland, you have several ways to get … Read more
A visit to the Jungfraujoch or top of Europe is a must when you are visiting Switzerland. Staying at one of these hotels near Jungfraujoch is a good idea to maximise your time at the Top of Europe. This post contains affiliate links, if you click on it and make a purchase, I will earn … Read more
For my visit to Lucerne, Switzerland, I stayed at the Hotel Pickwick Luzern. It was my first time staying at a hotel and pub combination – it was an interesting experience! This post contains affiliate links – if you click on any of the links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission … Read more
Basel is located in the NorthWestern region of Switzerland. It is a good base to explore the surrounding areas of France and Germany. Colmar is a well-known tourist attraction with its architectural landmarks, museum and old town. Visiting Colmar is a perfect option for a day trip from Basel as it is only 47 miles … Read more
