Who doesn't like a good visit to a medieval castle!?! This one was built in the 12th century and…read morewent though several updates and changes over the centuries. The castle museum covers five floors including both cultural and historic displays. Each floor was organized with a theme and the displays are also noted in English. There are also some educational points for kids as well as a gift shop on the first floor. At the top of the tower, there are 4 rooms with amazing views of the city. These were the best views I've seen and on a clear day you see for miles -- the mountains and landscapes across Switzerland! You can just image how much the area has changed over the centuries but I am sure the view was always amazing. This was a great museum with lots to see a do. I enjoyed the new exhibits in the attic area and the logical flow of the museum overall. Sometimes castles are cold and filled with a lot of nothing, but this was quite the opposite! It is an easy walk up from the train station and although paths are marked here and there, just use your eyes to follow the stairs up to the castle. Also, the old town area is also a cute spot to walk around and stop for lunch! Note the shortened hours in the winter: April to October : daily 10.00-17.00 November to January : every Sunday 13.00-16.00 (24th December to 31st December 2017 open daily) February and March : every day 13.00-16.00

Schloss Thun is a medieval castle located in the Old Town district of Thun. It's one of the city's…read moremost popular attractions and dates back to the 1190s. There are four towers and you can climb them for views of the city's landscapes. There's also a museum that you can tour for a small price (10 CHF for adults, 3 CHF for kids 6-16, kids under 6 free). Note that the Swiss Travel Pass also gives you free admission. Note that there are a lot of stairs at the museum and no lift up without taking steps.

Engelberg is a beautiful small town in central Switzerland. Since I was 3 years old, I visit…read moreEngelberg Titlis for skiing holidays with my familiy almost every year. I attended ski school for 10 years there and learned everything there. It became like a second home to me In the last years the ski area upgraded their ski lifts and facilities, the main aerial cable cars got renewed (faster way up, shorter wait in the station). The Titlis Rotair ride up is always a pleasure to ride. Since I was a kid I am amazed by the immense beauty of the scenic landscape there. The view from the all on Titlis is spectacular, especially the south view with the great mountain ridges and glaciers. During the week its a bit calmer, on saturdays and sundays with sunshine you sadly see how much Titlis has become a mass tourist attraction. If your timing is bad you run into huge crowds of asian, indian or arab tourist groups that block the lifts up. So my advice: if you visit Titlis on a sunny saturday with fresh powder, be there when the lifts open, and go straight to your favourite slope you want to ski. The slopes start to get bumpy at noon, the famous offpiste areas are full off tracks already at 10 or 11. So be fast if you want powder. The restaurants will be extremly overcrowded at lunchtime so avoid, and watch out they are expensive. If you want to avoid large crowds of asian tourists, avoid mt. Titlis in the morning and lunchtime, go for the slopes Jochpass and Stand and go back to mt Titlis in the afternoon. There, I love to have a break in the lounge and sit back in one of the couches and just listen to music enjoying the scenic view. I visit to the glacier tunnel is also advisable, but watch out: with ski boots its extremely slippery. As soon as you left the terrasse and walk towards the slopes, the crowds are gone. (Sometimes some funny asian tourists want a pic with you.) I also realized in the last years the Jochpass slope to be very popular and crowded, so Stand is a bit more calm. From the Restaurants, they all serve delicious food, I really liked Skihütte Stand, Trübsee and Albstübli. The ski slopes: For the slope down to the valley (starting at Alpstübli), prepare for a pretty long flat area where you got to push for a while, before the slope get steeper. The slopes after all are, concerning the difficulty pretty medium. The slopes on Jochpass, Stand and the top glacier are mostly medium (red). There is only a hand full of black/steep runs: Laubersgrad (which tens to get icy), the slope under the lift on Jochstock and the slope on Jochpass on the right mountain face. The Rotegg slope (from the glacier down to Stand) can a bit exhausting if you're not in training and can be very bumpy. An offpiste area that I can advice and is really scenic, is the "Laub", which starts on Laubersgrad down to Gerschnialp. Gerschnialp is more of a beginner area. Since the ski area is pretty small, you'll probably have tried out all slopes in one day, so don't rush and enjoy the beauty of this ski area. Sadly, the ski pass is very expensive, and you don't get refound if weather gets bad or you get sick. Luckily I never encountered that issue. But after all, its one of the most beautiful places I know, it has turned a bit into a mass tourism spot, but only for the mt. Titlis peak and the off piste areas I think. The slopes themselves are enjoyable. During the week on a sunny day its perfect. Also, try the Titlis Nightride, where they let you ski the slopes on Stand until 11pm. (stay on Trübsee after the closure at 5pm and you don't have to pay extra for the Night Ride at 7pm)

Engelberg is a small but charming mountain town about 2 hours away from Zurich. It's an easy train…read moreride from Zurich (there is no direct train so you have to make a connection in Lucerne). You can walk to any hotel in Engelberg from the train station. Trains go to Lucerne about once every hour. The town is cute and has plenty of little stores and restaurants. However, it's really small so not a lot to do besides skiing/hiking. Mt Titlis offers beautiful views and is a really nice place to ski. It's a bit tough for the beginners as majority of their runs are pretty bumpy and not very wide. However, you can still have fun at any level. Cool rotating gondola that takes you to the top is a must!

Männlichen is a mountain area known for its wide landscapes, panoramic views of the mountain peaks,…read morehiking trails, and the Royal Walk. The summit is at 2,343 meters (7,687 feet) and can be reached from both Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen via gondola. The gondola ride was not covered under the Swiss Travel Pass but it gave us a discount. We did the Royal Walk which was a 15 minute hike from the gondola station to the top. It's not as well-known as other areas and we went early so the crowds were minimal. We saw a lot of hikers scattering when we reached the station as there are a lot of trails and open spaces. When we got to the top of the Royal Walk we even saw paragliders getting ready for their descent. We enjoyed our time at the top eating our food and soaking in the views.

One of the most beautiful mountains in Switzerland…read more Several cows are up here too with their cowbells Very idyllic The royal walk is a bit of a trek so bring your walking sticks The kids park has a unique slide built like a cow and you exit out the mouth Very cool place!!

We happened upon this place after exploring Interlaken. They have pools and kayak rentals as well…read moreas a beach access on Lake Brienzersee. We rented a kayak for an hour. The weather was a bit windy but otherwise incredible. I'm not the biggest fan of inflatable kayaks but it got the job done. We had lunch after and the burger and fish and chips really satisfied the appetite we worked up after our kayak adventure. The service was great. Very friendly and helpful people work here. I'd love to visit again.

Entry to this museum is included in the Schilthorn cable car ticket. The Schilthorn revolving…read morerestaurant was the first revolving restaurant in the world and they actually ran out of money and the film company that made On Her Majesty's Secret service helped finance the building so that it could be Blowfeld's evil base. There is interesting information on the film, the actors, actresses and the Olympic winning stuntmen that did the skiing. There is information on how the movie being shot here changed the area which was interesting. There were non-interactive and interactive exhibitions. The most fun being the helicopter simulator tour, the put yourself in the movie silly photos and the film your own bobsled he race - we did the fight scene and the film is very silly! I was dubious but it was good fun and useful to have something to do when waiting for the cloud to clear or for the coach load of tourists to move on

This place was nice at first, seeing the beautiful views after a long hike. It was easy to get…read moreseated but long to get food The food was not very good, was definitely easily made with canned pasta sauce, frozen meats, and some instant spaghetti noodles. In fact it was probably one of the worst spaghettis I've had. I would only get it if I was absolutely starving from a long hike which I was. The waiter in the end asked for an additional tip while his service was poor and service fees are already included in the cost of the meals. Overall, I had a poor experience here and had terrible food. I do not recommend coming here.

A picturesque castle on a breathtaking Swiss background was built mainly between the 12th and 15th…read morecentury. There is a museum inside which unfortunately I did not have chance to visit. Everyone can walk into the courtyard and relax in the little park behind the castle walls without having to buy a ticket to enjoy great views while relaxing on one of the benches in the romantic alleys.

This site is surrounded on 3 sides by the Jungfrau and its neighbouring mountains…read moreThey provide a beautiful backdrop to your camping, be it in a tent, caravan or motorhome. The facilities are cleaned daily and are kept immaculate. And the staff are the friendliest I've encountered in awhile. Also, their staff all speak perfect English. A short walk (1-2mins) into the town will provide you with the bakery, butchers, mini-mart, etc and numerous tourist/local bars & pubs. On the same land as the campsite, is a seasonal adventure activities centre. This offers river rapid days-outs, sky diving, and other extreme sports and adventure activities for all levels of experience! The site itself also has a small playground and pool (only available in-season)