Self Portrait Bern lies in the heart of one of the most beautiful cantons of Switzerland, a gorgeous walled city center now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the beginning of the 16th century when one Niklaus Manuel Deutsch was born, the city had survived numerous plagues and long periods [...]
Join us on this space-limited tour offering one-of-a-kind experiences in the heart of Europe. Switzerland stands as a true center of today’s Europe; a staunch and stolid, incredibly beautiful land.
I am very pleased to announce our fabulous two week exploration of the Heart of the Alps, Switzerland. From Zurich to St. Gallen, St. Moritz to Zermatt and many places in between, our incredible tour encompasses the country in a well paced and easy way. All Five-Star hotels, incredible scenery, guided tours, fabulous cuisine and [...]
After nearly seventeen years of labor, the new Gotthard Tunnel, which links northern Italy and Switzerland, opened on June 1, 2o16. The tunnel cuts through thirty five miles of the Gotthard massif's granite core. The statistics are fascinating: 200,000 Swiss Francs per meter to dig the tunnel 23 Billion Swiss Francs to complete the project [...]
Where Italy and Switzerland Meet Lugano, with its temperate climate, is a city with an incredible history and musical heritage. Sited on the northern shore of a crystal clear alpine lake, this is the largest Italian speaking city in Switzerland. Lago Lugano, the city that gave its name to the lake, clings to the shore [...]