The best time to visit Zurich is between ... December, January and February (the winter offseason), see hotel rates spike due to the city's proximity to the Swiss Alps' ski slopes.

According to myth, the faster the Böögg head explodes, the hotter the summer will be. In 2003, the head took just five minutes and 42 seconds to explode, and the summer was a scorcher. This was “pure ...

On a rail journey through Switzerland’s Engadine Alps, dramatic Alpine wonders unfold at every turn, with glaciers carving ...

In Zurich, all along its lake and the ... So, if you can get up to the snowy Alps, even a winter visit in Switzerland can be magical. Every season has something to offer. “It's always worth ...

LOOKING FOR THE ultimate winter escape ... Once you land in Zurich, skip the pricey private transfers. Switzerland's trains are a marvel of precision, and the journey to Gstaad showcases some ...

News24 Multimedia editor Nokuthula Manyathi recently spent some time in Zurich, Switzerland. She decided to see how much of ...

Zurich attracts many winter enthusiasts ... view of the Alps from strategically located restaurants in Zurich is a personal ...

I had been dreaming of a Swiss Alps vacation ... eastern part of Switzerland at about 5,120 feet above sea level. It is only two hours (75 miles) from Austria, 92 miles from Zurich, 90 miles ...

For some of the best views of Zurich and the nearby Alps, travelers suggest taking a boat ride on the lake. Boat tours are available throughout the year and are free for Zurich Card holders ...