Swiss National Day is Aug. 1, and it is the country's equivalent of the Fourth of July in the USA, Canada Day in Canada and Australia Day in Australia. In other words, the birth of a nation. Here are some fun facts to know about this beautiful country with scenery from its famous Alps to beautiful lakes and – without a doubt – its beautiful people. • Switzerland is a … [Read more...]
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Zurich Street Parade World’s Largest Techno Party – A Complete Guide
In New Orleans, there's Mardi Gras. In San Francisco, there's Bay to Breakers. In Berlin, there's the Love Parade. And in Zurich, one of Europe's most dynamic cities, there's the Street Parade. The 2025 Zurich Street Parade is Aug. 9. It starts at 1 p.m., and goes until 10 at night. Beer and food vendors line the event for all 10 hours. In fact, it's the world's largest … [Read more...]
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Photo Locations In Switzerland Revealed
Ever wonder the exotic photo locations of the models in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Well this year, two locations in Switzerland were used and here they are revealed. They are in the Swiss Alps village of Saas-Fee in the Valais Matterhorn region and the city streets of Zurich. PubClub.com has been ot both places. Saas-Fee has a very livey ski apres and nightlife … [Read more...]
Experience Albanifest in Winterthur One Of Switzerland’s Biggest Parties
Bands Play on Stages in This Music Festival Near Zurich That Attracts 100,000 Party People Anyone who says they don't party in Switzerland has never seen, heard about or been to the Zurich Street Parade, a massive moving techno event held each August . Or Albanifest, a three-day cultural musical extravaganza that features dozens of bands from several different … [Read more...]
Experience Bern Switzerland’s Top Events From Carnival To Music Festivals
Parades, Sports & Music Festivals In Switzerland's Capitol City This small Swiss capital, known for its BearPark, arcades of long archways and below-ground restaurants, shops and nightclubs, also has a number of events throughout the year. And they all add sizzle to the city of Bern. The biggest party of the year in Bern is its three-day celebration for … [Read more...]
Basel & Zurich Are Two Fun European Party Destinations
Fun-Seeking Travelers Should Visit These Two Switzerland Cities Amsterdam? Of course. The Greek Islands? Most certainly. Berlin? That's definitely on my party radar, a destination I'm looking forward to visiting in the future. But there are two other places that summer party travelers should have on their destination list: Zurich and Basel, Switzerland. I know what … [Read more...]
This Swiss Cheese Story Has No Holes In It
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger We all know about the holes in Swiss cheese, but here's a story about cheese from Switzerland that has no holes in it. This is the tale about cheeses from the Appenzeller region of the country in northeastern Switzerland at the foot of the Alpstein mountains. The cheeses here go back 700 years, to 1282, in fact. They also have a … [Read more...]
Basel Switzerland Christmas Market Dates, Information & Holiday Events
One of Europe's top Christmas markets is in Basel, a Swiss city on the Rhine River. Basel takes on a special charm in the Christmas season. With the smell of mullel wine in the air, the Christmas market, voted Best Christmas Market in Europe in 2021, can be found on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, right in the centre of the city and at the heart of the festively decorated … [Read more...]
Switzerland Sets Guinness World Record With 1.18-Mile-Long Train
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The innovative Swiss have set a Guinness World Record with a 1.18-mile-long train. It happened on Oct. 29, 2022, with 25 four-part Capricorn railcars from leading Swiss manufacturer Stadler. Rhaetian Railway (RhB) took the longest narrow gauge passenger train in the world on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: 5 Reasons To Visit Switzerland In The Fall
Visiting Cities, Attractions & Destinations On A Budget Switzerland is first and foremost a winter travel destination and the summer is also a popular time to visit. But don't ignore the fall, for Switzerland also reaches heights in the fall. Switzerland's Top 5 Fall Highlights 1.) It's The "Tweener" Season. In sports, a "tweener" is used to describe a … [Read more...]
Zürich Expovina Is Europe’s Most Creative Wine Festival – On Boats!
A Floating Event For #WineLovers In Switzerland And Swiss Wines In what is Europe's most creative wine festival, the city of Zurich, Switzerland hosts an event called Zürich Expovina. It's a wine tasting event and exhibition that takes place on boats docked in town. Yes, a wine festival on the water, where you go from boat to boat to boat tasting wines and having a … [Read more...]
Switzerland Music Festival Is Called The Blue Balls Festival
Despite It's Odd Name, Annual Event On Lake Lucerne Attracts 100,000 People By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Travel Blogger It definitely loses something in the translation. Lucerne, Switzerland has a music festival featuring jazz, soul and rock, a total of 100 performances during an entire week in the middle of summer (July 20-28 in 2018). It's takes place along the … [Read more...]
Win A Free Night In Geneva Switzerland With #InvitedByGeneva
Social Media Campaign Invites Summer Tourists To This Luxury Swiss City One of the most luxurious cities in Switzerland is inviting you to stay a night to get to know it. Geneva, known for its artisanal chocolate shops, Michelin star-rated restaurants and luxury watches, is giving away a free night in a 3-, 4-, or 5-star hotel to 1,000 people who use a social … [Read more...]
Basel Switzerland Guide: An Artist’s City Without An Artist’s Attitude
Artwork & Museums Combine With Great Nightlife, Dining & Shopping By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The problem with artistic cities and towns is, of course, that they are full of artists. And artists can be, well, kind of clickish. They will welcome fellow artists as if they are one of their own but if you are like the rest of us and just … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s Social Media Hashtag Is #InLoveWithSwitzerland
Win A Swiss Trip By Submitting A Story There are many reasons to be in love with Switzerland – Swiss wines and cheeses come immediately to mind – and here's another one: Submit a story to the tourism board's website and win a trip to the country. "Upload your story now with either an image or video (or text only)," the website states. "We will pick 3 great stories … [Read more...]
Golf In Switzerland? Yes, And A Beautiful Blonde Golfer
It's Not Par For The Course In Zurich By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Golf in Switzerland had never occurred to me until one late afternoon in Zurich. Like most people, I has long associated Switzerland activities with skiing, biking, hiking and the occasional semi-daredevil act such as paragliding. But golf? Not a thought. Trying To Take A … [Read more...]
Swiss Alps Forest Fondue Is A Fun Party in Switzerland’s Ski Resorts
If, for some reason, the Alps aren't enough of a clue and the street signs in Swiss-German don't give it away, then taking part in a Forest Fondue will certainly confirm the fact you that are in this part of the world. Because this just says "I'm in Switzerland!" The Definition Of A Forest Fondue What the heck is a Forest Fondue, you ask? Well, it's an experience more than … [Read more...]
Switzerland Wineries Lake Geneva Wine Country Ultimate Travel Guide
Complete Wine Tasting Guide Near Lausanne A wine country in Switzerland? What are we drinking, right? Well, hold onto your chalice. Not only is there a wine country in Switzerland, there are a couple of them. And the one visited by PubClub.com is spectacular, with sights surpassing those of many more renowned places, including some in France and California. … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s Domaine du Daley Winery Tour Wines Review
Touring & Tasting At The Country's Oldest Winery Your first thought when arriving at the Domaine du Daley winery in Switzerland is likely to be this: "I hope the wine is as good as this view!" It is, so not to worry. Still, the sparkle comes not from the wine – it doesn't make champagne – but from the look on your face when you're at the winery. Domaine du Daley is one … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things To Know About Visiting Zermatt & The Matterhorn
A Unique Visitor's Guide To This Swiss Alps Destination Here's the most important things to know before you go to the Matterhorn and the lovable village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. This is the ultimate – and PubClub.com unique – travel guide to Zermatt. Because these are: 10 Things You Need To Know About Zermatt Switzerland 1.) You Can Climb The Matterhorn, But … [Read more...]
10 Things To Know About Traveling In Switzerland
Swiss Alps Not The Only Identifying Trait To This Country Sure, the Alps are nearly always in view even if you are in a city and the trains run time, but it can be easy to get wrapped up in things and occasionally lose track of where you are, especially if you are on vacation. So in case you zone out from all the activities – skiing, biking, dining, wine tasting– here's … [Read more...]
Swiss Alps Bucket List Activities: Riding The Gornergrat Cog Railway
A Scenic Ride Past The Matterhorn In Zermatt, Switzerland By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The bucket list of things to do in Zermatt includes boarding this old-fashioned cog train and taking it to a lookout peak in the Swiss Alps known as Gornergrat. From there, you can get great views – and selfies! – of the Matterhorn, have lunch with some … [Read more...]
Where Bloggers Dare: Riding The Swiss Alps Glacier Aerial Cable Car
12,000 Feet In The Sky And Don't Look Down! By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of the thrills of a visit to Zermatt, Switzerland, is going to visit its glacier, which is not the Matterhorn but the Little Matterhorn. It's not just that you can ski year-round here or that you can actually go inside the glacier and be treated to fantastic ice … [Read more...]
Switzerland Travel Blog: Hiking To A Restaurant In The Swiss Alps
A Great Meal In The Middle Of A Meadow By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The day was lovely. Not the kind of stunning lovely day one might expect to find in late summer in Switzerland – clouds kept us from seeing the famous reflection of the Matterhorn shining in a pond, the image which has graced a thousand postcards – but lovely none-the-less. We were … [Read more...]
10 Things To Know About Switzerland Nightlife & Drinking Laws
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There's good nightlife and a strong party scene in Switzerland, from the Alps in the winter to the cities in the summer. To really know how to cut loose, here's all you need to know about partying in Switzerland! To really know how to cut loose, here's all you need to know about partying in Switzerland! So read on and take a … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons Switzerland’s Wines Are Like Swiss Women
Both Treats Are Delicious And Delectable, Each With An Accent Here's another reason to fall in love with Switzerland. Everyone knows Switzerland has a lot of attractions – the Alps, its ski slopes, neat villages, incredibly scenic lakes and rivers and vibrant cities – but it also has a pair of things that are not quite as recognized by the world. And that's … [Read more...]
Bern Switzerland Top Visitors Travel Sightseeing Guide
Things To Do In Switzerland's Capitol City The city symbol is a bear, which brings to mind a menacing creature that digs its claws into people and growls. Hustle. Bustle. Tussle. Only the strong survive, which would make it pretty much like any country's capital city. It's the nature of the beast. But Bern, Switzerland is more like a newborn cub, safe enough to pet, cute … [Read more...]
Bern Switzerland Nightlife Best Cafes Bars & Top Dance Clubs
Top Places To Party In The Swiss Capitol City A drink in the platz, dinner at a cool cafe, meeting up with friends at a bar and dancing deep into the night. It's basic Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, where the nightlife scene centers around cafes and bars along historic cobblestone streets and even in underground cellars that have been around practically … [Read more...]
Basel Switzerland Ultimate Nightlife Guide To The Best Singles Bars
Top Places To Party In The Swiss City On The Rhine If you're looking for an under-the-radar place to party in Europe, a city that provides plenty of party punch but that hasn't been beat to death with the tourist stick, then look no further than Basel. The nightlife in this Swiss city on the Rhine River is nothing short of sensational. It has one of the coolest … [Read more...]
Basel Switzerland’s Best Sidewalk Cafes Bistros Bars Reviews
Top Picks For After-Hour Drinks & Casual Late-Night Bars It's a very European thing, gathering with a friend or two (or a few) after work for drinks at a casual sidewalk cafe. People watching is part of the process and it starts late in the afternoon and can go until dark. In Basel, a small city in Switzerland that's on the border with both Germany and … [Read more...]
Why Paddy Reilly’s In Basel, Switzerland Is One Of Europe’s Best Irish Bars
A Lively Pub & Club In Switzerland's City On The Rhine One would think – think! – that Europe's best Irish bars are all in, well, Ireland. Scattered about Dublin like empty keg of Guinness. But that's not the case. In fact, one of the best is in the vibrant mid-sized city of Basel, Switzerland. It's Paddy Reilly's and all you have to do is go in on a Friday … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Basel: A Private Cruise On The Rhine
Sightseeing In Style In Switzerland (With Swiss Wine!) If you want to cruise the Rhine River while in Basel, Switzerland but don't want to be on one of those big cruise boats to do it – after all, this is a dynamic little city much more worthy than a brief shore excursion – then the solution is simple. Take your own boat! Using the Rhytaxi, you can do this by taking a … [Read more...]
Zurich Nightlife Reviews Bars, Clubs, Pubs & The Famous Piano Bar
Complete Guide To Old Town & Zurich West Nightclubs By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Zurich. There's something about the name that sounds exciting. Energizing. Exotic. Add the work "nightlife" to it and it becomes, well, intoxicating to the soul. So just imagine what Zurich nightlife is really like to experience. In short, it can be … [Read more...]
Why Basel Switzerland Is One Of Europe’s Top Secret Nightlife Destinations
Dynamic Swiss City Has Lively Cafes, Pubs And Clubs If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path party place in Europe, a destination that has invigorating nightlife that puts and keeps you in a lively mood, then I highly recommend Basel, Switzerland. Basel – a mid-sized, manageable city in the northwestern part of Switzerland on the border of both France and … [Read more...]