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Spend a day in Basel, Lucerne, Zurich (picture) or Bern with me, including a short city tour and activities of your choice. There are no fixed dates for this offer. Please contact me via email or Whatsapp/Telegram, to suggest city, date and program preferences. Price proposal and offer A day in... Culture and Art Basel and Zurich are considered two of the top 20 art cities in the world. Let's visit (see PDF) an art museum, for example. Individual museum visits can also be booked. Contact me. History and spirit The medieval old towns boast numerous churches and works of art. I would be happy to accompany you to various sacred buildings. Write to me for a special tour on a specific topic. Sports and fun Badminton in the park, a walk in the woods, table tennis, tennis, or billiards are ideal breaks after a long day. Mention your favorite games and sports if you'd like to include them. Swimming and spa Switzerland boasts numerous rivers and lakes where you can swim and bathe, as well as many public pools that invite you to relax starting in May. In Basel, you can even bathe in the fountain. The wellness and sauna offerings are extensive, making them ideal for the winter months. Excursions and adventures Is it a short hike in the mountains or shall we go to the zoo? There are plenty of options (see PDF in gemran and english lanuage) for short trips around Basel or Zurich. Just tell me your ideas. Fitness and shape building We're also happy to combine a workout with a day trip. All Swiss cities have parks and outdoor fitness equipment that you can use for free. Individual sports sessions are also possible.

Lucerne: Restaurants Traditional swiss cuisine My recommendations (PDF, 206 KB) for restaurants with local and regional specialties: Lucerne is pure Swissness and offers authentic Swiss cuisine in numerous places. Lunch In this list (PDF, 96 KB) you find the best lunch offers. Italian cuisine You will find a variety of Italian restaurants in the Lucerne region. You will find my recommendations in the appendix .(PDF, 206 KB) Cafés and Bars In this list you will find my tips for cafés and bars (PDF, 160 KB) in Lucerne. The selection is very large and varied considering the size of the city.

Basel Located in the border triangle, the cultural metropolis of Basel offers a big city feeling in a clear form. Below you can see the most important occasions and the best time to travel to Basel. Events Baloise Session October 17 to November 6, 2025 The famous festival at the Messe Basel. This year with Duran Duran, Amy MacDonald, and many more. Swiss Indoors October 18 to 26, 2025 Switzerland's largest annual sporting event. The tennis tournament is ranked at the ATP 500 level. Basel Autumn Fair October 18 to 26, 2025 Switzerland's largest annual sporting event. The tennis tournament is ranked at the ATP 500 level. Basel Christmas Market November 27 to December 23, 2025 Opening hours are from 11am to 8pm.

Zurich city tour My tour of Zurich will be available in German and English from 2026 Available as a private tour for 2–8 people. Above: Limmatquai with Grossmünster, Lake Zurich, Fraumünster. Below: Rennweg, Pestalozzi Meadow, Limmat with lake and Alpine panorama

Impressions Here you will find more photos and impressions from Switzerland and the surrounding countries. Lake Zurich In Swiss German, we call the lake "Zürisee." In Zurich and the surrounding area, there are numerous lakeside resorts with excellent infrastructure. You can also swim in the lake outside of the outdoor pools. Basel Town Hall The magnificent town hall (colored sandstone) is covered by a large Christmas tree during the Christmas season. The Christmas market in Basel (see homepage) is among the top 15 in the world. Lake Geneva In German, we say Lake Geneva. View from the Château de Chillon, the most visited historical building in Switzerland. The castle is located near the town of Montreux, famous for its jazz festival. Chapel Bridge Lucerne The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is the most photographed building in Switzerland. In the background, you can see the banks of the Reuss River with its numerous restaurants. Wengen The Lauberhorn downhill is the most famous ski race in Switzerland. At the World Championships in Saalbach and in the World Cup, the Swiss cemented their position as the best skiing nation in the world. British tourists and Norwegian ski instructors brought skiing to Switzerland in the 19th century. Zurich By far the largest city in the country is Zurich. Zurich is considered an international banking center, expensive and diverse, nestled in magnificent natural surroundings with a lake, rivers, and views of the Alps. This city of art and culture is home to numerous museums and a variety of restaurants. Rents are high. Gstaad One of my favorite events is the ATP tournament in Gstaad. The players sit on chairlifts during breaks. Gstaad is a gem in the Bernese Oberland and lies on the French-German language border. The Swiss Open in Basel (tennis) is the largest sporting event in Switzerland. KKL Lucerne Switzerland also has a lot to offer culturally: Basel and Zurich are art capitals. Many classical concerts take place every year at the KKL Lucerne. The concert hall is considered (along with the Tonhalle Zurich) to have the best acoustics. Basel has the most museums, Zurich has the most famous opera house. Basel From Grenzach (Germany), you can clearly see the Rhine and the Roche towers. Basel is home to two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies: Novartis and Roche. The photo also demonstrates the balance between tradition and modernity. Troistorrents-Chenarlier bridge Bridges and tunnels are typical of mountainous Switzerland. In the cities, there are numerous ancient bridges, and in the mountains, spectacular suspension bridges, like this one at the gateway to the Val d'Illiez, can be found. Birs-Terminal Industry is also a key part of Switzerland. Basel, Muttenz, and Birsfelden are home to Switzerland's largest port, and numerous freight goods are transported via the Rhine. Grenzach (Germany) can be seen in the background. Lake Biel Switzerland is a quadrilingual country. Biel/Bienne, for example, is bilingual: German-speaking and French. This photo from Magglingen shows Lake Biel.

Lucerne Lucerne, a tourist gem, lies in the heart of Switzerland. The panorama of Lake Lucerne, the Swiss Alps, medieval churches and bridges, the KKL (Knights' Concert Hall), and turn-of-the-century hotels is unique. events Kandinsky, Picasso, Miró et al. back in Lucerne July 5 to November 2, 2025 A major exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Luzern features many classics previously shown in Lucerne. Art by Hans Arp, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Paul Cézanne, Giorgio de Chirico, André Derain, Hans Erni, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Julio González, Juan Gris, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Fernand Léger, Joan Miró, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Autumn fair October 4 to October 19, 2025 Lucerne Autumn Fair Rudolf's Christmas November 15 to December 22, 2025 The Christmas market by the lake (Inseli), great atmosphere. Lucerne Christmas Market December 5 to December 22, 2025 The traditional Christmas market at the Franciscan Church

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Basel: Restaurants Traditional Swiss cuisine In this document (PDF, 200KB) you will find restaurants with local and regional specialties, usually this means Swiss-French cuisine, cheese and meat heavy. Italian kitchen You will find a variety of Italian restaurants in the Basel region. Attached you will find a list of my recommendations . (PDF, 180 KB) Asian cuisine Whether Indian or Thai, Korean or Japanese: you can also enjoy Asian food in the Basel region. My tips. (PDF, 172 KB) Fine dining There are numerous fine dining restaurants (PDF, 120 KB) in the Basel region. Expect Swiss prices. Turkish and Anatolian cuisine Please use this list (PDF, 163 KB) for my recommendations in the area of Anatolian cuisine, including my kebab tips. Cafes and bars In this list , you will find Cafés, Bars and Nightclubs, located in Basel area. See my recommendations in the PDF-document (199 KB).

Basel, city tour My tour of Basel is available in three languages. If you would like a different date or a special tour, please contact me via email (see “About me”). Above: Elisabethenkirche, carnival fountain (Tinguely) , Basel Minster Below: View of the Rhine, town hall (inner courtyard), Strasbourg memorial al (meeting point for city tours) Book a Basel city tour

Zurich: Events Zurich is Switzerland's financial capital and largest city. This diverse, international metropolis offers art, shopping, and culture, as well as wonderful natural experiences on and in the water. events Christmas market November 20 to December 24, 2025 The Christmas market takes place at various locations, including in front of the opera house on Sechseläuten Square. Ice Hockey World Championship May 15 to May 31, 2026 The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will take place in Zurich (and Fribourg). Switzerland finished second twice in a row and can therefore call itself a two-time runner-up.