Readers’ Trip to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany Is a Blend of Mountains, Cows, Cheese, and Beer

Find ties to Einstein, Mozart, and other famous people in these countries while enjoying local food and culture.

The view from the top of Mount Pilatus, outside of Lucerne, Switzerland. Jess Fleming/St. Paul Pioneer Press/TNS

By Jess Fleming From Pioneer Press

We were just finishing up a yodeling lesson in tiny Habkern, Switzerland, when we heard the cows were coming down the mountain.