Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, or Kapellbrücke in German, is a covered wooden pedestrian bridge that spans diagonally across the Reuss River. It derives its name from nearby St. Peter’s Chapel,… Read More »The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland
One of Switzerland’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites is the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln. The monastery was founded in 835 CE by a Benedictine monk… Read More »A Quick Guide to Einsiedeln Abbey and the Black Madonna
A lion is carved into a sandstone rock above a pond. On this rock wall, the lion lies on a Bourbon shield as if he’s… Read More »The Story Behind the Lion Monument in Lucerne
While most tourists going to Switzerland for the first time will probably head over to Zermatt, Lucerne, or Interlaken, there is one charming town that… Read More »Avenches: A Fascinating, Ancient Roman Site in Switzerland
St. Ursus Cathedral or Solothurn Cathedral is the cathedral church of Basel’s Roman Catholic Diocese. Located in Solothurn, Switzerland, this masterpiece is a major landmark… Read More »St. Ursus Cathedral in Solothurn, Switzerland
In the heart of St. Gallen, Switzerland, you’ll find the beautiful Abbey Saint Gall. Located in the canton and city of St. Gallen in northeastern… Read More »Abbey of Saint Gall: UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Although Switzerland has no official religion, Christianity is adhered to by more than half the Swiss population, with most being Catholics and Swiss Protestants. As… Read More »10 Most Famous Churches of Switzerland
Burgdorf is the gateway to the Emme’s Valley (Emmental in German), a hilly region in the heart of Switzerland best known for its cheese of… Read More »The Medieval City of Burgdorf, Switzerland
Most visitors to Switzerland don’t know about or pay much attention to St. Gallen. Unlike Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva, St. Gallen is often overlooked. It’s true that… Read More »Best Places to Go to in St. Gallen
The noun Klosterdorf translates to monastery village in English. Hence, villages with renowned monasteries are frequently referred to as Klosterdorf. Among the monastic villages in… Read More »Einsiedeln – The Most Famous Monastic Village in Switzerland