Switzerland

Yesterday, we arrived in Zurich, and now, sitting on the windowsill of a bakery beside sticky cinnamon buns, we’re planning our journey to Geneva. By the end of our trip, we’ll realize that Switzerland is so small that in just three days, it’s possible to follow in the footsteps of Lord Byron, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Freddie Mercury.

Cityscape of historic European buildings along a river, with overcast sky and misty hills in the background.
Cityscape of historic European buildings along a river, with overcast sky and misty hills in the background.
The image shows bare, moss-covered tree branches in the foreground with a Gothic-style church or cathedral in the background. The building features large stained glass windows with intricate tracery.
The image shows the front of a hotel building named Eden Palace, with multiple floors and balconies with wrought iron railings. Some balconies have striped green and white awnings. There is an entrance with a sign that reads 'Le Jardin de Leden,' and outdoor seating with tables and chairs in front of the building, surrounded by plants.
A scenic view of a historic city with colorful buildings, church steeples, and a river with a covered wooden bridge and a medieval stone tower, under a cloudy sky.
A scenic view of a historic city with colorful buildings, church steeples, and a river with a covered wooden bridge and a medieval stone tower, under a cloudy sky.
View of a wooden dock leading to a boat in calm water, framed by trees with orange leaves, in autumn.
A calm lake with two people rowing a boat, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background, with mist or fog near the mountain base.
A calm lake with two people rowing a boat, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background, with mist or fog near the mountain base.
Aerial view of European-style buildings with red-tiled roofs next to a river and wooded hills.
Aerial view of European-style buildings with red-tiled roofs next to a river and wooded hills.
Colorful chrysanthemums in yellow, orange, pink, red, and white in the foreground, calm lake with boats floating, distant fog-covered mountains, clear blue sky, and a tree branch with orange leaves at the top right.
Colorful chrysanthemums in yellow, orange, pink, red, and white in the foreground, calm lake with boats floating, distant fog-covered mountains, clear blue sky, and a tree branch with orange leaves at the top right.
Exterior wall of a building with five windows, four with green peeling shutters, and one with a sheer curtain. The wall has visible cracks and ornate trim at the top.
Exterior wall of a building with five windows, four with green peeling shutters, and one with a sheer curtain. The wall has visible cracks and ornate trim at the top.
A rooftop terrace overlooking a body of water, with potted plants, a white table and chairs, and a stone chimney on the roof.
A rooftop terrace overlooking a body of water, with potted plants, a white table and chairs, and a stone chimney on the roof.
Lower view of a multi-story building with balconies, decorative railings, and a tower with a clock and spire against a clear blue sky.
Lower view of a multi-story building with balconies, decorative railings, and a tower with a clock and spire against a clear blue sky.
A merry-go-round at a fairground illuminated with bright lights, featuring painted panels with whimsical scenes, and various ride animals including a lion and horses. People are gathered around it, some riding small cars and children on the ride.
Magazine cover featuring a close-up of a lion lying in a savannah environment, with text promoting a Zimbabwe safari.

A story from our journey through Switzerland, published in Go Reisiajakiri's December 2025 issue (115).

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