The Hotel was built in 1882 and was a popular attraction for the adventure-minded. Located in one of the snowiest regions in Switzerland, the Furka Pass, connecting the cantons of Uri and Valais in the country’s south-central region, is considered to be one of the “most iconic, exhilarating and exciting drives” through the Swiss Alps. The building […]
The Olympic flag was created under the guidance of Baron de Coubertin in 1913. It was first hoisted in Antwerp, Belgium at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the main stadium. The five rings represent the five continents of the world. At the end of the Games, the flag could not be found and a new Olympic flag […]
Heidiland, named after the Heidi books, is an important tourist area in Switzerland. Maienfeld is the center of what is called Heidiland one of the villages, formerly called Oberrofels, is actually renamed “Heididorf”. For decades, Heidi has captured the imagination of children all over the world and captivated the hearts of grown-ups, too. Heidi is a work […]
