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Stories from July 2025

Everything published on this guide that month.

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Montreux for Music Lovers

The Montreux Jazz Festival, Queen's former studio, the Freddie Mercury statue and the story behind Smoke on the Water, with practical tips for visiting.

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Hidden Gems of the Jungfrau Region

Quieter corners of the Jungfrau Region, from car-free Gimmelwald and Isenfluh to the upper Lauterbrunnen Valley, Bussalp and Giessbach Falls.

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Swimming in the Aare in Bern: Marzili, Entry Points and Safety Rules

How Bern's summer ritual of floating down the Aare works, where to get in and out, and what to know about the current and cold water.

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Summer Lake Adventures in Lugano

Swimming at the Lido, lake boats to Gandria and Morcote, paddling, funiculars and summer festivals on Lake Lugano.

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St. Moritz in Summer: Hiking, Lakes, Glaciers and Mountain Railways

What to do in St. Moritz and the Upper Engadine between June and October, from lake walks and glacier trails to viewpoints, museums and wind sports.

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Lake Lucerne Boat Cruises: Routes, Paddle Steamers and Mountain Connections

How to plan a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, from short round trips to the full run to Flüelen, and how to combine it with Rigi and Pilatus.

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Hiking the Iconic Five Lakes Trail

Route, lifts, timing and practical tips for walking Zermatt's 5-Seenweg from Blauherd past five lakes to Sunnegga.

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