Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.
Last Updated: May 2026
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers a nice blend of political significance, cultural preservation and scenic beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city charms visitors with its medieval architecture, sandstone buildings, and the striking turquoise loop of the Aare River. On our Tauck Switzerland tour, we traveled by bus from Interlaken and Jungfraujoch to Bern for a half-day exploration of one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval capitals.
Last Updated: May 2026
Jungfraujoch is one of Switzerland’s most rewarding excursions, combining breathtaking alpine scenery with remarkable engineering history. Known as the “Top of Europe,” Jungfraujoch sits at 3,454 meters (11,332 feet) and offers access to the Aletsch Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier, along with panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. On our Tauck Switzerland tour, the full-day journey to Jungfraujoch — complete with champagne in the Ice Palace and hot cocoa on the glacier — was one of the most unforgettable experiences of the entire trip.
Last Updated: May 2026
Interlaken, Switzerland sits dramatically between the turquoise Lakes Thun and Brienz in the Bernese Oberland, serving as the adventure hub of the Jungfrau region. This lakeside town draws nature lovers with its backdrop of snow-capped peaks like Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. On our Tauck Switzerland tour, Interlaken served as our base for two memorable nights — including a sunset dinner at Harder Kulm and a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Jungfraujoch the following day.
Last Updated: May 2026
Lugano, Switzerland, is a picturesque city located in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, offering a unique blend of Swiss efficiency and Mediterranean charm. It is the largest city in the Ticino region and the ninth largest in Switzerland, with a population of over 62,000 and a metropolitan area exceeding 150,000 people. Nestled on the shores of Lake Lugano and framed by the scenic Lugano Prealps, the city is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, combining glistening lake views with mountainous backdrops such as Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore. As part of our Tauck Switzerland tour, we traveled here from Lake Maggiore — and Lugano quickly became one of the most memorable stops of the entire journey.
Last Updated: May 2026
Lake Como is a glacial lake in Lombardy, northern Italy, renowned for its inverted Y-shape, dramatic Alpine backdrop and luxurious villas. For centuries it has attracted aristocrats, artists and writers. Our Tauck Switzerland tour brought us here for a memorable day on the water, exploring the legendary lake by boat and stopping at its most celebrated village: Bellagio.
Last Updated: May 2026
Lake Maggiore is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Europe, stretching over 40 miles across the border between Italy and Switzerland, with the Italian side featuring many notable towns like Stresa. As part of our Tauck Switzerland tour, this was one of our most memorable stops — at the heart of the lake lies Isola Bella, a small island that captures the imagination with its striking blend of history, art and natural beauty.
