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The Longest, Deepest Train Tunnel in the World Is About to Open
It goes straight through the base of the Alps
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The Swiss Have Made Cheese Since the Iron Age
This discovery pushes Swiss cheesemaking traditions back millennia
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The Swiss tradition is much more than a simple yodel-ay-ee-oooo
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Here’s Where You Can Hike a Glacier (Before They’re Gone)
Read on for five of the world’s most stunning icecap experiences
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In Switzerland, an Exploding Snowman Helps Predict Spring
Think Groundhog Day—but with fire
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Switzerland’s Most Beautiful Alpine Gardens
The best place to see Switzerland’s stunning flora is high up in the mountains
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Save a Horse, Ride a Cow Through the Swiss Alps
A farm in Switzerland offers a slow moo-tion ride through the alpine countryside
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Switzerland’s Historic Bunkers Get a New Lease on Life
As the shadow of war fades, the country’s former fallout shelters now house everything from museums to cheese factories
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Seven Surprising Facts About the Matterhorn
The towering peak that straddles Switzerland and Italy is full of secrets
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Live Like a Swiss Alpine Cheesemaker for a Weekend
Get a taste of life in the Alps without the commitment
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Five Must-Visit Cities in Switzerland for Art Lovers
From one-of-a-kind museums to trend-defining festivals, visit the art capitals of Switzerland
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