
‘The silence allows me to hear every flurry of falling snow’: walking in Switzerland’s hidden valley
Laced with hiking trails, the remote Swiss valley of Lower Engadine is the perfect place to reconnect with nature
The Guardian‘I’m here to help people … that gives me a superpower’: one man’s challenge to swim 10 Swiss lakes
Neil Gilson is undertaking a huge mental and physical task to raise awareness of a neuropsychiatric condition that affected his son Jack
The GuardianSwiss roll: a scenic tour of Switzerland by train
The best way to explore the country’s fabulous valleys and vistas is with a choose-your-own-adventure rail pass
The GuardianSnowshoeing and rescue monks: a monastery escape in the Swiss Alps
Only accessible to snowshoers and skiers in winter, the Grand St Bernard Hospice has been a refuge for centuries and is the perfect place for a meditative mountain break
The GuardianDream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers
Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement’s key spaces and places
The GuardianHow an ebike gave me the legs to tackle Switzerland’s contours
A new 240-mile cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry – with delicious local cheese and wine
The GuardianSeven ways to experience the best of Switzerland
From the turquoise waters of Bernese Oberland to toothsome Ticino and musical Montreux, Switzerland caters for every taste
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