Münster (Cathedral) Bern Bern Begun in 1421, Bern's Cathedral took 150 years to complete, and was erected entirely by volunteers. The cathedral was built for the purpose of housing a bishop, but...
Ziteil – Europe’s highest shrine Savognin The first recorded pilgrimage to Ziteil (2434 m above sea level) took place in 1580.
Monastery Square St. Gallen Within the abbey complex just north of the Abbey Cathedral is Monastery Square, a large, open, grassy area. The space frequently hosts open-air concerts, theatrical...
Excursion: Château de Chillon Lausanne The grandest attraction in Montreux and one of Switzerland's most beloved tourist sites is the Château de Chillon, a breathtakingly beautiful 12th-century castle on...
Predigerkirche (Preacher's Church) Zürich Originally a Dominican church, the Predigerkirche became Protestant during the Reformation. In spite of the Predigerkirche's lengthy history, the church's attempt at...
Excursion: Lake Geneva Cruises Genève There is no better way to enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Geneva than plying the waters on a Lake Geneva Cruise. Admire tiny Swiss towns, terraced vineyards, three...
St. Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church) Zürich St. Peterskirche was a landmark in Swiss Reformation history, the home of Zürich's first appointed Protestant pastor, Leo Jud. (Zwingli was appointed as a Catholic...
Fraumünster (Our Lady Church) Zürich Zürich's Fraumünster supports a graceful spire and, perhaps, the remains of Sts. Felix and Regula, but it is the church's stained glass windows that draw attention....
Cathédrale St-Pierre, Site Archéologique (St. Peter's... Genève When St. Peter's Cathedral was completed in 1260, its interior bore black, ochre and white paint. In the 1400s the congregation added gold leaf and all the colors of...
Schweizerisches Landesmuseum (Swiss National Museum) Zürich Exhibits ranging from Swiss prehistory to regional costumes and art fill the halls of the Swiss National Museum. But Christian travelers will want to visit the 16th-...
Excursion: Zwingli's Beginnings and End, Wildhaus and Zug Zürich Visitors interested in Zwingli's beginnings can visit the Zwinglihaus in Wildhaus, 80 miles east of Zürich. A small museum occupies the farmhouse where the Reformer...
Abbey Cathedral St.Gallen St. Gallen The Swiss have known for centuries what a jewel the Abbey of St. Gall is. Since its founding in the 8th century, the abbey has been known as an intellectual and...
Walking Tour Zürich Zürich The narrow, cobbled streets of Zürich's Old City were once home to many key figures in the Swiss Reformation. Their former residences and businesses are not open to...
Excursion: Lake Lucerne Cruise Luzern Lucerne and its neighboring Swiss villages are even more picturesque when seen from the water. SGV lines serve over thirty lakeside destinations on trips ranging from...
Kappellbrücke and Spreuerbrücke (Chapel Bridge and... Luzern Bridges have always been synonymous with Lucerne, bisected as the city is by the Reuss River. The most famous are the Kapellbrücke and the Spreuerbrücke, dating from...
