Onion Market Bern Experience Switzerland’s Famous Zibelemärit
Onion Market Bern 2026 Brings Switzerland’s Most Unusual Harvest Festival to Life The streets of Bern will once again fill with the irresistible aroma of onion tart, mulled wine and…
Bierwanderung Murten (6th) 2026, Murten / Muntelier, Switzerland
Bierwanderung Murten combines scenic lakeside walking with structured beer tasting stops. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The 6th edition…
Hopfig Craft Beer Festival Aarau 2026, Aarau, Switzerland
Hopfig is Aarau’s dedicated craft beer weekend in the city’s Markthalle. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The dates are…
Bierfestival Liestal 2026, Liestal, Switzerland
Bierfestival Liestal is a handy day-trip beer event just outside Basel. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The festival is…
Bier Zug 2026 (3-Seen-Region) 2026, Murten, Switzerland
For something different from a hall-based festival, Bier Zug turns beer tasting into a full-day rail adventure. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public…
Solothurner Biertage 2026, Solothurn, Switzerland
Solothurner Biertage is a classic Swiss spring beer weekend in a beautifully preserved baroque city. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where…
Zürich Bier Festival 2026, Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich Bier Festival is the city’s headline date for international craft beer. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The 12th…
Bier Basel (Basler Craft Beer) Festrival 2026, Basel, Switzerland
Bier Basel is a smart spring stop for craft beer fans visiting the Rhine city. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where…
Taking your Time in Bodensee
Bodensee? Bet you’ve never heard of it. And neither had I until I stepped off a train from Munich to find myself on lovely Lindau Island and gazing out over…
Discover the Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
When winter descends upon the Alps, Switzerland and Liechtenstein transform into glittering wonderlands filled with festive spirit, mountain charm and centuries-old traditions. Wooden chalets brim with crafts, twinkling lights reflect…
Basel Christmas Market 2025, Basel, Switzerland
Basel’s duo of markets on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz creates one of Switzerland’s most atmospheric Advent experiences. Stroll cobbled streets between wooden chalets, pausing for raclette, Basler Läckerli and creamy hot…
Lucerne Christmas Market (Franziskanerplatz) 2025, Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne’s Franziskanerplatz hosts a classic Advent market just a short stroll from the famous Chapel Bridge. Expect Swiss handicrafts, festive bakes and warming drinks in a compact, welcoming setting that’s…
Noël au Quai (Geneva Christmas Market) 2025, Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva’s Noël au Quai stretches along the Quai du Mont‑Blanc with over a hundred decorated chalets, a cosy Fondue Chalet and a lively Christmas Pub. With the Jet d’Eau and…
Montreux Noël – Marché de Noël 2025, Montreux, Switzerland
Few markets can match Montreux for scenery: wooden chalets line the Lake Geneva promenade with the Alps rising beyond. By day, browse artisanal gifts and regional treats with snow‑dusted peaks…
Zürich Hauptbahnhof Polarzauber (Christkindlimarkt) 2025, Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich’s main station transforms into a festive hall during the Polarzauber Christkindlimarkt, making it one of the most convenient Christmas markets in Switzerland. Under the grand concourse, a sea of…
All You Need to Know about ETIAS and New EU Travel Rules 2025
New EU travel rules for UK citizens will commence from 12 October 2025 under the Entry/Exit System (EES), which acts as a digital replacement for passport stamping, in one of…
Swisstainable – Visit Switzerland by Train
Lucy Daltroff travels Switzerland by train to experience the country’s sustainable tourism initiative – Swisstainable I had never even heard of the term “urban golf” when I visited Chur, (pronounced…
Art Genève 2026, Switzerland
Enjoy Art Genève showcasing international contemporary and modern art. The 14th edition of Art Genève will bring together over 80 galleries specialising in modern and contemporary art, over four days…
Wellness Travel for the Over 40 Traveller
For the over 40 traveller, wellness travel offers more than just a break from routine—it provides a holistic approach to maintaining health, both mentally and physically. Whether through retreats, meditation…
Tracing Water in Valais Switzerland
Mark Bibby Jackson follows the path of water in Valais Switzerland from the Aletsch Glacier to the bisses at Haute-Nendaz taking in the most spectacular views along the way. There…
Wengen – Beginner Skiing for the Over 40s
James Clark learns how to ski – and cycle with no wheels – in the popular Swiss ski resort of Wengen. The mountain top village of Wengen at 1274 metres…
Geneva Lux Festival 2026 Switzerland
January sees two of Geneva’s most exciting art events making this an ideal time to visit the Swiss city. Geneva Lux festival will take place between 17 January and 2 February while Art Genève will start on 30 January…
Spa’s the Limit at Bürgenstock Hotel and Lucerne Switzerland
Maria Boyle visits the medieval city of Lucerne and visits one of its most historic thermal spas and also the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, Switzerland’s largest spa. Switzerland has…
PALP Festival 2026, Valais, Switzerland
The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine…
