Are you in search of great (Michelin) gourmet restaurants to go in Europe? Here you find fine dining places worth the expenditure. For Switzerland, go to the separate category!

Hotel & town from above
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Fine dining in the pre-Alps Switzerland: where to go in Bad Ragaz

Gourmet spots in Grand Resort Bad Ragaz and town: When staying at the fabulous Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in the eastern pre-Alps of Switzerland - here my review - , my husband and I checked out the fine dining opportunities at our hotel and in…
Hotel resort & park
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Grand Hotel Quellenhof, Bad Ragaz, short vacation in one of Switzerland’s finest hotels

Top wellness hotel with 2 Michelin starred restaurants in spa town: Near to normal hotel vacations are possible in Switzerland right now. And this despite the "extraordinary situation" still in place due to Corona. Thus, my husband and I booked…
Eiffel Tower & boats
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Where to go in Paris for fine dining & walks

3 top restaurants, 2 walks & my 2 favorite squares: Europe slowly reopened to tourism on June 15 by lifting many internal borders. Thus, I think it is high time for some tips for fine dining and walks in Paris. Since I set foot on this…
Restaurant interior: empty table & disinfectant
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How is it to dine in the Olten region, Switzerland, in Corona times?

Performance of 4 local restaurant as to safe pandemic dining: Restaurants in Switzerland were allowed to reopen on May 11 as the Corona crisis continues to subside. After visiting four restaurants in my home region of Olten, it is time to check…
View of lake, residential area & Alps from elevated position
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Hotel Belvoir Lake Zurich Switzerland, a staycation in Corona times

Upscale hotel south of Zurich city with splendid lake views: Until recently, I was not aware of the existence of an upscale hotel on the the left bank of Lake Zurich. This changed when my son moved in the area and my husband and I decided to…
Old town of Olten & surroundings
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Corona take away food from restaurants in the Olten region, Switzerland, v.2.0

10 of my favorite local restaurants that offer take away food at the moment: Restaurants in Switzerland are allowed to reopen their businesses as from May 11. This after the country was able to curb the spread of the Coronavirus for the moment…
Olten & surroundings
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Corona take away food from restaurants in the Olten region, Switzerland

3 of my favorite local restaurants that offer take away food at the moment: Dining at restaurants is "out" for now, so foodies who do not want to cook for themselves are at a loss, at least until recently. While the existing opportunities for…
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Where to eat in style on the slopes in Zermatt, Switzerland, v.2.0

3 more mountain restaurants for discerning epicure: After returning from my third stay in Zermatt, I want to keep you updated when it comes to eating in style on the slopes in one of the world’s best and biggest ski resorts, located in the…
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Review of Restaurant Zur Gedult, Burgdorf near Bern, Switzerland

Refined fine dining in a historic restaurant in the Emmental region: Yet again my husband and I went on tour to explore the best fine dining spots in my home region, the triangle of Basel, Bern and Zurich in Switzerland. This time, we ended…