Everything you need to know before you go!
Dating back to the 11th Century, Grandson Castle is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Switzerland. Some say “you’ve seen one medieval castel, you’ve seen ’em all.” Tested Travel couldn’t disagree more! Grandson…
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A UNESCO Word Heritage Site A half-hour train ride outside Locarno sits the town of Bellinzona and the Castles of Bellinzona. The site is composed of fortified walls and three castles named Castelgrande, Montebello and…
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Quaint and off the busy main streets Tested Travel’s quick trip to Locarno included a stay at the quaint Hotel dell’ Angelo. Homey Rooms Hotel dell’ Angelo has hotel rooms, easyrooms, and a residenze. Tested…
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A chill in the air, alpenhorns sounding in the distance, and cows in flowery headdresses — it must be the annual Desalpes! One of Tested Travel’s favorite festivals is the annual Desalpes held in towns…
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Say cheese! Is there anything more delicious than a slice of fresh Gruyere cheese? Tested Travel says no! If you love Gruyere cheese like we do, you should plan a visit to La Maison du…
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The capital of Roman Helvetica, Avenches has a wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater. Link to Ancient Rome Originally named Aventicum, this city was a major Roman settlement in the early 2nd century AD. Today, the only…
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After a long day of hiking or skiing or just shopping, you’ve earned a hearty meal! The place in Zermatt to go is the Old Zermatt Restaurant. A centrally-located (right near the Hotel Bristol), classic…
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Tested Travel really liked Hotel Bristol. Tested Travel chose Hotel Bristol because it is centrally located in Zermatt ( on Schluhmattstrasse 3). In addition to its excellent location — near the train, shopping, and gondolas…
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OK. I understand that “chocolate” is not a restaurant. But, if you go to Lausanne, you must eat chocolate. There are literally hundreds of chocolate shops in Lausanne. My personal favorite (because of proximity to…
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The Château de la Bâtiaz is a short walk from downtown Martigny. It was built in 1260 and is the only remaining witness to the medieval era. It was an object of envy, and passed…
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