As the UNESCO comments: The extension of the natural World Heritage property of Jungfrau – Aletsch – Bietschhorn (first inscribed in 2001), expands the site to the east and west, bringing its surface area up to 82,400 ha., up from 53,900. The site provides an outstanding example of the formation of the High Alps, including […]
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn (2/3) – Viewpoint Bettmerhorn
As the UNESCO comments: The extension of the natural World Heritage property of Jungfrau – Aletsch – Bietschhorn (first inscribed in 2001), expands the site to the east and west, bringing its surface area up to 82,400 ha., up from 53,900. The site provides an outstanding example of the formation of the High Alps, including […]
Christmas in Switzerland – St. Gallen Christmas market (the City of Stars)
Hello everyone! Finally we are less than one month away from the most important festival in Europe – Christmas! Most of the Christmas markets are open from now on! What can be better than having a cup of mulled wine and some roasted almonds while surrounded by happy people, Christmas lights, Santa Claus, Christmas wreaths, […]
Diavolezza & Morteratsch Glacier
Hello everyone! Last Saturday I went to the south-east corner of Switzerland, which is already close to the Italian city Tirano. I departed from Zürich HB and the whole journey by train took more than 3.5 hours. I went to the Mountain Diavolezza and walked on the Morteratsch Glacier hiking trail. I wanted to go to […]
Bellinzona, Ponte Tibetano Carasc & Moenera
Hello everyone! Today I’m gonna introduce to you the capital of canton Ticino in Switzerland – Bellinzona. There are direct trains going there from Zürich HB and it takes only 2 hours 16 mins. 1. The city and its three castles The town lies east of the Ticino river, at the foot of the Alps. […]