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Spectacular Switzerland Uncovered

This blog contains places that are either a side note in guide books or portrayed as fleeting images or videos online. As an obsessed local always looking out for for the lesser-known, quieter spots, let me show you some of my favourite Swiss treasures and stunning natural hideaways - places that are off the beaten track in this beautiful country.

  • The Cantons of Switzerland
    • Aargau – Home of Magical Castles and Pristine Lakes
    • Appenzell
    • Basel Stadt & Landschaft
    • Bern
    • Geneva
    • Glarus
    • Graubünden
      • Historical villages of Parc Ela
      • Historical Villages of Naturpark Beverin and the Averser Rhein
      • Historical villages of the Lower Engadine valley
      • Graubunden’s historical buildings
      • Val bregaglia and the village of soglio
      • Graubünden’s Hidden Lakes, Rivers and Gorges
      • Walks in Graubünden
    • Jura
    • Lake Lucerne & Canton Uri
    • Lucerne
    • Nidwalden & Obwalden
    • Schaffhausen & Thurgau
    • Schwyz
    • Solothurn
      • Naturpark Thal
    • St. Gallen
    • Ticino
    • Valais
    • Vaud, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Drei-See-Land (Three-Lake-Region)
    • Zug
    • Zürich
      • Zurich canton’s lakes
      • Winterthur
  • Walk and Discover
    • Appenzell – Hiking to the Mountain Inns
    • Hiking the Gemmipass – A Must-Do Swiss Classic
    • Walks in Graubünden
    • Walks and more in Nidwalden & Obwalden
    • Walks and more in canton St. Gallen
    • Walks in Zürich canton
  • Map links
  • My Posts – special places and Experiences
  • What Switzerland offers and when to go
  • Culture
    • The Castles of Aargau
    • Culture and Traditions of Swiss Cheese
    • Museums Big and Small
    • World-Class Art
  • What to do on Bad Weather Days
  • The Cantons of Switzerland
    • Aargau – Home of Magical Castles and Pristine Lakes
    • Appenzell
    • Basel Stadt & Landschaft
    • Bern
    • Geneva
    • Glarus
    • Graubünden
      • Historical villages of Parc Ela
      • Historical Villages of Naturpark Beverin and the Averser Rhein
      • Historical villages of the Lower Engadine valley
      • Graubunden’s historical buildings
      • Val bregaglia and the village of soglio
      • Graubünden’s Hidden Lakes, Rivers and Gorges
      • Walks in Graubünden
    • Jura
    • Lake Lucerne & Canton Uri
    • Lucerne
    • Nidwalden & Obwalden
    • Schaffhausen & Thurgau
    • Schwyz
    • Solothurn
      • Naturpark Thal
    • St. Gallen
    • Ticino
    • Valais
    • Vaud, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Drei-See-Land (Three-Lake-Region)
    • Zug
    • Zürich
      • Zurich canton’s lakes
      • Winterthur
  • Walk and Discover
    • Appenzell – Hiking to the Mountain Inns
    • Hiking the Gemmipass – A Must-Do Swiss Classic
    • Walks in Graubünden
    • Walks and more in Nidwalden & Obwalden
    • Walks and more in canton St. Gallen
    • Walks in Zürich canton
  • Map links
  • My Posts – special places and Experiences
  • What Switzerland offers and when to go
  • Culture
    • The Castles of Aargau
    • Culture and Traditions of Swiss Cheese
    • Museums Big and Small
    • World-Class Art
  • What to do on Bad Weather Days

My Posts – Special Places and Experiences

  • Snowy Getaway in the Swiss Alps: 2 Hints on How to Check for Snow and Where to Find it.February 10, 2024
    Ski trails and Glarus mountains of the Pizol in the … Continued
  • Finding a panoramic hike in the Swiss Alps that makes you feel on top of the worldJanuary 19, 2024
    The truth about how mountains are made is unveiled in … Continued
  • ice-skating lake St. Moritz. Fun in Switzerland's Epic Winter Wonderland
    How to Have Fun in Switzerland’s Epic Winter WonderlandNovember 29, 2023
    Where and how to enjoy off-the-beaten-track activities in Switzerland‘s magic … Continued
  • How to find a Magical Alpine Lake Hidden in the Swiss AlpsOctober 2, 2023
    Oberblegi Lake – In the Glarner Alps After spending a … Continued
  • An Enchanting Alpine Valley with some of the most Dramatic Mountain Scenery in EuropeSeptember 25, 2023
    In the warmer months, this alpine valley in the Swiss … Continued
  • Majestic Alpine Vistas Deep in the Engelberg Valley – Perfect for Lifting SpiritsMay 24, 2022
    Engelberger Aa river. Image by A. Leggett Fürenalp Region and … Continued
  • Walensee in the Spring- meadows full of wildflowers, a majestic waterfall and mountain vistasApril 25, 2022
    Zürich – Weesen (lakeside): Car – approx. 45 mins (63 … Continued
  • How to enjoy a Nostalgic Lake Cruise Onboard one of Switzerland’s Belle Epoque Paddle SteamersApril 2, 2022
    Switzerland’s Historical Steamboats The historical steamboats are the pride of … Continued
  • 10 Authentic Swiss Towns & Villages North of the AlpsMarch 11, 2022
    Stein am Rhein in canton Schaffhausen Photo by A.Leggett When … Continued
  • 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – The Real Swiss Treasures.February 15, 2022
    Forget the glitzy Swiss lakeside or mountaintop resorts, the 12 … Continued
  • Quirky and World-Class Art Collections and Their Beautiful BuildingsDecember 27, 2021
    Fondation Beyeler Museum
  • How to Find A Miniature World Full of Iconic Swiss Treats that make you SmileDecember 16, 2021
    What Next ?? For other rainy day activities around the … Continued
  • Unique Thermal Baths & What to See while in the NeighbourhoodDecember 3, 2021
    6 Thermal & Mineral Bath Ideas – Off the Beaten … Continued
  • 4 Easy to Find Places That Offer Typical Swiss Views and ExperiencesOctober 26, 2021
    Many of the places that I like to visit are … Continued
  • The Traditional Swiss Villages That Keep it LocalOctober 12, 2021
    You often hear about traditional craftmanship and old manual skills … Continued
  • Finding The Charming Village of Grimentz and the Val d’Anniviers’ Formidable Mountain RoadsSeptember 26, 2021
    Grimentz and the Val d’Anniviers I recently visited the remote … Continued
  • How to Experience the Awe-Inspiring Aletsch Glacier – My Valais AdventureSeptember 14, 2021
    The Great Aletsch Glacier – A UNESCO World Heritage Site … Continued
  • Hiking the Gemmipass – A Must-Do Swiss ClassicSeptember 7, 2021
    Daubensee (2207m). Photo by A.Leggett The Gemmi is a historical … Continued
  • How to Experience the Refreshing Thermal Tamina Gorge and Attention-Seeking Sculptures of Bad RagazAugust 1, 2021
    Ways to experience the thermal water of Bad Ragaz Bad … Continued
  • Finding Picturesque Vineyards & Award-Winning Wines in The Bündner Herrschaft RegionJuly 14, 2021
    The Bündner Herrschaft wine region The Bündner Herrschaft is the … Continued
  • Where to find Paradise in Central SwitzerlandJuly 5, 2021
    From Schwyz up the Rotenflue Cable Car updated December 2021 … Continued
  • Beautiful BBQ Spots I Discovered on my Walks and How to Find Your Own – Part 1June 26, 2021
    View of Lake Lucerne from Seelisberg Hoch Flue, Photo by … Continued
  • My favourite out of the way places for stunning vistas – Part 1June 18, 2021
    Nearly every place in Switzerland boasts stunning views, so I … Continued
  • Who I am and why I love going off the beaten track in Switzerland …January 8, 2021
    I would like to introduce myself and let you know … Continued
  • Travel products that take you deep into the Swiss AlpsNovember 19, 2020
    Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash The public transport … Continued
  • Find unique and special ways to travel cross-countryNovember 15, 2020
    Photos from @ Glacier Express Although there are a small … Continued

Important

There will always be times when businesses have a change of circumstances. With this in mind, it is impossible to keep info completely up-to-date. Some examples of places are: restaurants, tourist institutions, public transport and shops. Changes could be - operation times, prices and change of ownership which can change regularly. Therefore, please check the relevant websites of the respective businesses or institutions before planning your visit.

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