The sidewalk going up the Aare River is congested with wet and happy Swiss, hiking upstream in swimsuits just to float back into town. I join them — marveling at how this exercise brings out the silly ...

Founded in the 12th century, Bern had a strategic military position within a loop of the river. Its medieval architecture still lines cobblestone streets in the historic Old Town of Bern. This ...

When it comes to Switzerland, visitors typically follow the same playbook: ski the majestic snow-capped alps in Zermatt, Gstaad, and St. Moritz. Get up close to Lakes Geneva and Lucerne. Feast on ...

Located along a bend of the Aare River, Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. Founded in 1191, the city developed into an important medieval center. After a major fire in 1405, much of Bern was ...

Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland and is referred to as the federal city. But is Bern, the capital of Switzerland, a fact or fiction? Read on to find out. Fact or Fiction: ...

EVERY SEASON in Switzerland is a good season, but this three-day itinerary, focusing on dynamic cities and the rail routes between them, is optimal for long spring and summer days. You can align with ...