A view of the small lake from the castle. — Photos: DENNIS TAN
The small Central European country of Switzerland has been a favourite among tourists since the 19th century. In 2019, it attracted some 12 million visitors, before Covid-19 struck.
Group tours itineraries invariably include Zurich, Lucerne and Interlaken. But those who tire of walking past crowds of people should venture into off-the-beaten treks to find gems that more authentically portray Swiss life and culture. One such place is Werdenberg, dubbed the “oldest timber-frame settlement”, and the “smallest city in Switzerland”.
