Switzerland’s SBB to launch direct train links from Zurich to Florence and Livorno

Switzerland’s rail operator, SBB, and Italy’s Trenitalia will, in a collaboration, commence direct and sustainable train links from Zurich in Switzerland to Florence and Livorno in Italy. The direct train services from Zurich to Florence and Livorno are due to commence from 2026, it has been announced by the official ‘About Switzerland’ social media account. […]

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‘Schilthorn 20xx’: Steepest cable car to be inaugurated in Switzerland next month

Switzerland, which never ceases to amaze because of its natural wonders and engineering marvels, is due to inaugurate the steepest cable car in the world this winter, just ahead of the Christmas holiday season. With a whopping gradient of 160%, holiday-makers and ski enthusiasts will be able to enjoy breathtaking views from heights never experienced […]

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‘i favoriti Caffè by Grieder’: delicious coffee and cake with an Italian touch in the heart of Basel, Switzerland

Looking to escape to Italy whilst enjoying your stay in Basel? Then look no further than ‘i favoriti Caffè by Grieder’ in the centre of Switzerland’s cultural capital. Located at Falknerstrasse and surrounded by world renowned clothing outlets, it’s less than a 5 minute walking distance away from Basel’s historical and magnificent Rathaus (German word for City Hall) and […]

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Confiserie Bachmann Basel: A heavenly abode for coffee, chocolate and cake lovers

  Going to Confiserie Bachmann is absolutely essential when you’re visiting Basel, a city widely regarded as the cultural capital of Switzerland – that is if you want to experience authentic Swiss confectionary delight. Branched out across three different locations across Switzerland’s cultural capital, there is an outlet nearby whether you need a break after exploring […]

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