The Valle Riviera in Switzerland
10 February 2012 | Author/Destination: European Free Trade Association | Rubric: General Reading Time: 4 minutes Descending from the North, the Riviera suddenly opens up, as the alpine valleys of Leventina and Blenio come together. From Biasca, at the end of the River Moesa, there are, on both sides of the valley, picturesque villages that give the visitor an historical vision of an important past, together with the image of modern industry. read more…Romantic Hotel Muottas Muragl, the first plus-energy hotel in the Alps
1 February 2012 | Author/Destination: European Free Trade Association | Rubric: General, House of the Month, Hotels Reading Time: 5 minutes During summer 2010, the entire Berghotel Muottas Muragl was completely renovated. Particular focus was placed on the aspect of environmental-friendliness, giving rise to the first plus-energy hotel in the Alps. read more…The Jetset Destination St. Moritz
22 December 2011 | Author/Destination: European Free Trade Association | Rubric: General Reading Time: 6 minutes St. Moritz is a resort town in the Engadine valley in Switzerland. It is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The highest summit in the Eastern Alps, the Piz Bernina, lies a few kilometres south of the town. The year-round population is 5600, with some 3000 seasonal employees supporting hotels and rental units with a total of 13,000 beds. read more…Chur, the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden
24 November 2011 | Author/Destination: European Free Trade Association | Rubric: General Reading Time: 7 minutes Chur or Coire is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the northern part of the canton. Archaeological evidence of settlement at the site goes back as far as the Pfyn culture (3900-3500 BC), making Chur one of the oldest settlements in Switzerland. The modern part of the city is to the west, but the old portion, with all the historical buildings, is to the east. Here is the cathedral church of St Luzius. read more…Country overview
9 November 2011 | Author/Destination: Around the World / Rund um die Welt | Rubric: General Reading Time: 5 minutesIn addition to the regular search function, a country overview is available here. Click on the country name to see all currently available blog entries. read more…