Visit the Juraparc nature park near Vallorbe and the Lac de Joux in the Swiss Jura Mountains to see bears, lynxes, wolves, bison, and Przewalski horses. The Juraparc is a popular destination, especially for families traveling with children, in the Joux Valley. In this nature park bears, wolves, bison, Przewalski horses, and lynxes can be … Read more
Lake Joux freezes over most winters to become a huge free open-air ice-skating rink enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Transportation is easy by car or train from most parts of Switzerland. In winter, when the Lac de Joux freezes over, the lake becomes the biggest free ice-skating rink in Europe. Skates can be hired … Read more
The Alimentarium is a museum and information center on food, its production, nutritional value, and cultural history associated with eating. The Alimentarium Food Museum on the Vevey lakeshore of Lac Léman has a wealth of information on food, nutrition, and the cultural history of eating. The museum covers several themes including cooking, eating, producing, buying, … Read more
The Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey covers photography and equipment from the camera obscura to the digital age. The Swiss Camera Museum on Grand Place in Vevey is a surprisingly interesting and entertaining museum. The museum covers photography from its inception to the modern digital age. It has a vast display of historic cameras and … Read more
Eurostar travelers can avoid transfers in Paris by changing in Lille to TGV Lyria trains heading to Aigle, Martigny, Visp and Brig in the Valais valley in Switzerland. Skiers using Eurostar trains from London or Brussels en route to Switzerland can now bypass Paris and travel by TGV Lyria trains from Lille to the Valais … Read more