Altenrhein

Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is roughly 110 miles (177 kilometers) to the west of Altenrhein, while Zurich is 50 miles (80 kilometers) to the west.

It's no surprise Altenrhein is such a hotspot for with international and local vacationers alike; Northern Switzerland is home to a treasure-trove of wonderful attractions. If your schedule allows it, head 10 miles (16 kilometers) to St. Gallen. Here you can enjoy the Abbey of St. Gall and University of St. Gallen.

Zurich is 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Altenrhein. This regional center contains a wide range of points of interest, like Grossmuenster, Helvetia Square (Helvetiaplatz) and Bahnhofstrasse. If you're looking for more, visit Lakeside Promenade, Technopark Business Center and Johanna Spyri Museum before heading back to Altenrhein.

If you need to escape the elements, you can't do better than Northern Switzerland's art museums and art galleries. These are great places to to soak up some of the local culture and perhaps pick up a gift or two.

There can be times when one of the better ways to get to know a place is by using the knowledge of the locals. The Northern Switzerland offers a range of cycling tours and city walking tours.

When it is time to depart Altenrhein, say farewell the way Swiss' do, with a heartfelt "Au revoir / À bientôt."