The small Alpine resort town Leukerbad (Loèche-les-Bains) claims to have the largest hot mineral water spas in the Alps. The town has various hot springs and thermal water spa baths ranging from exclusive adults-only facilities to very family-friendly pools and water park complexes with water slides. Leukerbad is a fantastic day-trip destination or weekend retreat … Read more
Getting to Le Bouveret on the Swiss-French border on the south bank of Lac Léman is easy by car or using public transportation — train or Lake Geneva pleasure boat. Most railway travelers will have to change trains or buses in St Maurice or Aigle while drivers can use the Villeneuve exit from the Autoroute … Read more
Aquaparc in Le Bouveret is a year-round water fun park with many slides on the banks of Lake Geneva near Montreux in Switzerland. Most of the waterslides and toboggans are indoors allowing for fun family breaks from nearby ski resorts in winter. Water parks and hot spring resorts are popular throughout Switzerland with travelers to … Read more
Château d’Aigle, a historic castle beautifully surrounded by vineyards, is photogenic at the best of times but never more so than during autumn when the vines turn yellow, orange, and red for perfect photos. Château d’Aigle is a Swiss castle with medieval roots located in the Rhone Valley at the foot of the Vaud Alps … Read more
The Château d’Aigle with the Vine and Wine Museum is beautifully located surrounded by vineyards in the Rhone Valley just minutes away from Lake Geneva. The Château d’Aigle is a historic castle with medieval origins and strong roots in the local wine industry. Visitors may explore many of the nooks and crannies of the fortress … Read more