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The long-standing Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa is conveniently located in the heart of Bern, and its opulent rooms include sophisticated decor and state-of-the-art amenities. It has a fitness center and a hip rooftop bar and lounge. Every room at this 5-star hotel has a minibar. Bathrooms are spacious and…

Set in the center of Basel, the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is a true landmark. It was just here at the salt tower that ships would unload their precious cargo before making the journey across the Rhine and into the hands of the world. Explore the border triangle and…

Basel Adventure Tour – The city quiz. Take a trip through Basel and test your knowledge of the city as you visit its lesser-known landmarks and tourist hotspots. The game takes place in and around Basel's Old Town, with a local guide providing context for the attractions as you go….

Swiss artist Jean Tinguely walled a small fountain with black asphalt and, inside, he built mechanical figurines that look like they are playing in the water; these figures are actually operated by the low-voltage current. Like the mime artists, actors, and dancers who previously performed on the stage that originally…

The bridge initially served local traffic, but by the 14th century, when the path across the Gotthard Pass became international, it had become a major Rhine crossing for long-distance trade. The current Mittlere Brucke dates back to 1905 when the electric tram forced the replacement of the previous bridge. A…