An unassuming, tiny little spot in Bern, Einstein au Jardin offers incredible views for the price of a hot coffee or tea. My ginger lemon tea was incredibly fresh and my friend’s cappuccino was exquisitely made.

FoodYafen LiangFebruary 21, 2020food, city, einstein au jardin, bern, switzerland, aare, aare river Comment

Nydeggbrücke in Bern, Switzerland

Crossing over the Aare River, Nydeggbrücke is a bridge that connects the old part of town to the new and is considered a Swiss Heritage Site. The views of the winding streets of idyllic Old Town are fantastic and is reminiscent of scenes from old fairytales.

Travel, CityYafen LiangFebruary 14, 2020travel, city, old town, switzerland, bern, nydeggbrucke, bridge, scenic, swiss, barengraben, bear pit, aare, aare river, river, untertorbrucke, heritageComment

Street Views in Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich’s rich history dates back to the Roman times, reported to be 15 BC. From lake-side settlements to Frankish rule with great church influence in the middle ages, to a free city in the 12th century to a revolution in the 18th century, Zürich is now a cosmopolitan city that has managed to retain much of its old charm.

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Lindenhofplatz in Zürich, Switzerland

Lindenhof is an old neighborhood in Zürich, Switzerland with winding roads to a top of a hill. Steeped in rich history, it was once where Charlemagne’s grandson decided to build a palace. There, a quiet park called Lindenhofplatz boasts beautiful views of the Old Town, Grossmünster Church, City Hall, the Limmat river, the university and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

City, TravelYafen LiangFebruary 11, 2020city, travel, switzerland, zurich, old town, lindenhof, lindenhofplatz, limmat river, limmat, viewComment

Street Views in Lucerne, Switzerland

Winding through a city’s center usually allows one to get a feel of where the city has been and where it is going. Old Town Switzerland seems to embrace modernism and big brands, while preserving the unique cobblestone streets and architecture that make it distinctively Old Town.

Travel, CityYafen LiangJanuary 31, 2020travel, city, lucerne, switzerland, old town, old town lucerne, reuss, river, architectureComment

Jesuit Church in Lucerne, Switzerland

The Jesuit Church sits on the River Reuss in Old Town, Lucerne. The majestic building was erected in the late 1600s and is said to be the first large Baroque church built in Switzerland north of the alps. The interior is exquisite, with lots of embellishments and details for the eyes to devour.

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Gütsch Funicular in Lucerne, Switzerland

The Gütsch Funicular or Gütschbahn is a funicular that connects the city center to a station adjacent to the Château Gütsch hotel. It was built in 1883 and took a hiatus between 2008 to 2015, until it was rebuilt and reopened.

Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland

The Lion Monument is a famous monument in Switzerland and features a lion engraved in the rock wall. In the early 17th century, Swiss Guards helped protect the french king, King Louis XVI. The monument commemorates the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in the French Revolution as it shows a brave, dying lion guarding the shield of the French monarchy. Over a million visitors see this site annually and though this attraction isn’t about glitz and fun, it offers a chance to breathe and reflect while in Lucerne.

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Museggmauer in Lucerne, Switzerland

This old city wall with nine towers was build in the 13th century to protect the town. As the town grew, the wall also grew to about 800 meters and with more towers. It’s one of the best preserved defensive walls in Switzerland. Some of the towers are open and provide amazing views of the town and the lake. Others are still functioning, mostly as guild headquarters.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangNovember 28, 2019travel, nature, switzerland, museggmauer, lucerne, wall, tower, towers, views, birdseye, birdseye view, belltower, alpsComment