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Meet the maverick Swiss chocolatiers turning tradition on its head
From slick business hotels to dreamy lakeside living
All unflashy luxury, this storied 19th-century icon is the epitome of traditional Swissness
The French designer has reimagined the elegant lakeside classic as a sleek yacht club. It works
Originally a film studio, this reasonably priced stay comes with a screen-worthy aesthetic
A coolly modern beauty awaits a short speedboat ride across the lake
. . . with a dusting of Disney, in a hotel perched over Zürich that marries traditional and contemporary to dazzling effect
Dating back to the Middle Ages, this rose-hued riverside stalwart deliver on all fronts in terms of 21st-century comforts
Dependable, fuss-free luxury guaranteed
Insurer is defending a $400mn London lawsuit seeking a payout for soured loans
German group Viridium cites considerations over its ‘ownership structure’ in halting deal with insurance company
Superb pistes are an hour or two away from the Swiss finance hub
A byword for abundance, quality, craft and cosmopolitanism, the city’s many regular street markets also tell Switzerland’s story
For decades the city was a haven for artists, writers and composers in exile — as well as the occasional revolutionary. Here’s where to follow in their footsteps
The best places for a dip in and around our destination cities, from lake swimming in Zürich to Rome’s closest beaches — via London’s best hotel pools
From Tel Aviv to Texas, via Sydney and San Francisco, you share your top spots for an open-air dip in the city
A deep dive into one of the best cities in the world for urban dipping
Top tips for a city full of surprises, ranging from Chagall in a church to a Giacommeti in a police station, via a lakeside Le Corbusier masterpiece
Enzo Enea’s friendship with his Cistercian landladies has helped establish a Swiss ‘Tree Museum’ – and inspired an installation at this year’s Art Basel
The city’s streets are a goldmine for fans of modernist fonts and graphic design. Just look around you — and up
With its many excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurants, Zürich is a welcome outlier in a land famed for its meat- and dairy-rich cuisine
This playful green space pays tribute to the city’s industrial heritage while expressing its forward-facing take on urban renewal
Your favourite bars and restaurants across the city
These two-wheeled adventures into the Swiss heartland skirt lakes, cross mountain passes and take in hamlets and fairytale castles
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