With last week’s opening of the new Paris to Basel high-speed TGV railway line, Switzerland is more accessible than ever. Four trains a day run to Basel, taking 3.5 hours; one continues Zurich (Paris, 8.28am, taking 4.5 hours).

The Australian has a good article on the highlights of Zurich.

Related weblog entries:

• TGV Expansion at Notes at Sunrise, with a video of the new TGV line in action.