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Stories from January 2025

Everything published on this guide that month.

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Lucerne Old Town Walking Guide: Bridges, Squares and the Musegg Wall

A self-guided walk through Lucerne's Old Town covering the two wooden bridges, the painted squares, the Musegg Wall and the Lion Monument.

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A Weekend in Zermatt: Two-Day Itinerary for Summer and Winter

A practical two-day plan for Zermatt covering the Gornergrat, the Klein Matterhorn, the old village and how to get there by train.

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Bern Food Guide: Local Dishes, Markets and Sweet Specialities

What to eat in Bern, from the Berner Platte and hazelnut gingerbread to the city's markets and the chocolate and malt drink it gave the world.

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Visiting Château de Chillon: Tickets, Opening Hours and How to Get There

Everything you need to plan a visit to Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva, from transport and tickets to what to look for inside.

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Where to Eat Fondue in Switzerland, and How to Order It

Which Swiss regions and places are best for cheese fondue, how the main styles differ, and the table customs that come with the pot.

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Lugano Art and Culture Itinerary: LAC, MASI and Hermann Hesse

A one-to-two-day plan for Lugano's art and culture, from the LAC and MASI Lugano to Hermann Hesse's Montagnola and the city's historic churches.

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Rainy Day in Bern: The Best Museums and Indoor Sights

How to spend a wet day in Bern, from Paul Klee and Einstein to the museum quarter and the covered arcades of the Old Town.

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