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Activities & Events

Driving to the UK from Switzerland

Driving to the UK from Switzerland

The traditional ways to travel between the UK and Switzerland are plane, train and car. 2022 turned out to be the year we used the channel tunnel to make the trip for the first time. We drove from Bern to England and then back a few weeks later. It was

A 'BEA' Special: the must-see traditional Swiss agricultural fair

A 'BEA' Special: the must-see traditional Swiss agricultural fair

The BEA is open! This annual traditional Swiss fair is a must-see for anyone living in or around Bern and it's open until May 8 this year. From donkey displays to fairground rides and the chance to sample local beers and a staggering range of cheese, there is so much

Walk with us along Bern's Aare river

Walk with us along Bern's Aare river

If you can only get out outside at the moment to go shopping or for some fresh air, you might be starting to get a little bored of your local surroundings. Pop your earphones in and come with us as we head out for a walk along the Aare river

Should you join an English-speaking club in Switzerland?

Should you join an English-speaking club in Switzerland?

Joining a club in Switzerland is a simple way to make new friends and connections. There are several English-speaking clubs in Bern and other Swiss cities, like the British Residents' Association of Switzerland [https://www.britishresidents.ch], which we visited in October 2019. Should you sign yourself up to a

How to hike to the top of a Swiss mountain

How to hike to the top of a Swiss mountain

We love to hear from you! Chat with us on Twitter @jofahy [http://twitter.com/jofahy] or @simonzryd [http://twitter.com/simonzryd]. Hiking in Switzerland is a favourite national pastime, especially in autumn, which means there are plenty of maps, online resources, and books to help you find the perfect

'Fête des Vignerons': make merry at the Swiss winemakers' festival

'Fête des Vignerons': make merry at the Swiss winemakers' festival

If you’ve looked at any Swiss newspapers or programmes in the past few months you’ll have heard about the famous ‘Fête des Vignerons [https://www.fetedesvignerons.ch/en/faq/?fwp_categories-faq=tickets ]’. It’s a once-in-a-generation event that sounds like it's not to be missed. So what’s

Swiss and Chips: over the border

Swiss and Chips: over the border

We are in Italy for the week: first at the International Journalism Festival [https://www.journalismfestival.com] in Perugia, and then Rome. In this episode we talk about why it's different to travel to neighbouring countries from Switzerland, than it is from England. Are you following us on Instagram [http: