Did you know? In 1957, you could fly from Southampton to Montreux and land directly on Lake Geneva. 🌊 No runway: the Short Solent landed directly on the lake, bringing passengers to the Swiss Riviera in just 3 hours. Would you try this if it still existed today? 👇

Did you know you can study yodeling at university in Switzerland? 🇨🇭🎶 Switzerland's yodeling tradition is UNESCO-listed, and students at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts can major in yodeling as part of a Bachelor's degree in folk music. ℹ️ More info: bit.ly/4xicI0R

Why is the Gotthard tunnel so important for Europe? 🇨🇭🚆 The Gotthard Base Tunnel helps connect Northern and Southern Europe through one of the continent’s main transport corridors. A strategic rail link designed for more efficient and sustainable mobility across the Alps⬇️

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Could a new molecule help slow Alzheimer’s? 🧠🇨🇭 Researchers at ETH Zurich developed Compound 10, a substance that showed promising results in mice by helping protect nerve cells and slow typical Alzheimer’s symptoms. ℹ️ More info: bit.ly/4e9Ll0l

Switzerland's only true beach resort sits on Lake Geneva, and it is worth your full attention. The Grand Hotel du Lac in Vevey, Switzerland, is a 5-star property run by the prestigious Beau-Rivage Collection. It offers direct lake access, a private beach, and views of the Alps and Lavaux vineyards. Key Facts: • Location: Vevey, on the shores of Lake Geneva • Operator: Beau-Rivage Collection, a Swiss luxury hotel group • Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant on-site • Wellness: Full-service spa and thermal facilities • Distinction: Only beach resort in landlocked Switzerland • Setting: Facing the Alps with UNESCO-listed vineyard terraces nearby What strikes me is the honesty of the place. No mountain gimmicks. Just water, light, and excellent service in a country that rarely does casual lake life. The spa uses regional thermal traditions. The restaurant earns its star without shouting about it. You swim, you rest, you eat well. Vevey itself is quiet. Chaplin lived here. Nestlé started here. The lakefront promenade stretches for miles. Guests at the Grand Hotel du Lac get the best of it—private access, morning calm, evening gold on the water. For travelers who want Swiss quality without ski boots, this is your spot. Summer 2026 bookings are opening now. I suggest the lake-view rooms. The light changes every hour.

🎬 On screen it was Austria, Siberia, a Soviet base. In reality, it was Switzerland. 🇨🇭 👉 Discover five iconic James Bond locations in Switzerland, the films that made them famous, and the landscapes that doubled for places all over the world, from the Furka Pass to the Verzasca Dam.

A restaurant above 3,000 metres? 🇨🇭 On Mount Titlis, a former antenna tower is being transformed into a visitor space with panoramic views over the Alps. A project where tourism, architecture and high-altitude infrastructure meet. More: bit.ly/43bquol

🚡 From mountains to cities around the world, cable cars are reaching new horizons thanks to the expertise of Swiss companies. 🇨🇭 👇 Discover the cities where cable cars are used for urban transport, the Swiss companies behind these projects, and the mobility challenges these solutions are helping to address! ℹ️ (in French): bit.ly/3Rc0lmH