Over the past few years, Halloween has grown in popularity in Europe and particularly in Germany. it's common for children to dress up in costumes to trick or treat, joyfully chiming “Süsses oder S...

What do May 1 and October 3 have in common? If you are planning a trip to Germany, you should be aware that those are both national public holidays, which means most stores – including grocery stor...

Switzerland looks like a postcard with its location in the Alps. To the north, you can find the smaller Jura Mountains and the Rhine River. To the east, Lake Constance provides a border with Austri...

Jungfrau Rail: Top of EuropeThe Jungfrau Railway, a pioneering masterpiece among mountain railways, went into service in 1912. The cogwheel railway takes passengers from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jun...

Forgo the rental car for the local option. When you travel to Switzerland, you’ll cover ground faster if you use the Swiss Travel System. Most towns are connected to the train system, which connect...

What nature took thousands or millions of years to create, and what mankind has built up over the centuries, are all things that are well worth preserving. Switzerland’s wealth consists of its cult...