In the swamp – excursion to the roots of Helsinki
White – that’s how we had imagined winter in Finland. But it’s not just here in Switzerland that winter is going crazy, southern Finland has also been spared snow and
Tallinn in a blue dress
The short winter days in the northern latitudes also have their beautiful sides. In Tallinn, six hours of sunshine are possible at the end of December – sunrise is around hal
14 travel ideas for 2014
Tomorrow morning we fly to Finland. We will be on the road in southern Finland for a week and I hope the snow will accompany me there (so far it has been unusually mild for the tim
Waldhotel Davos – magical hours of leisure with a view
Above the rooftops of Davos – the city of the Alps – sits the Waldhotel Davos. This unique panoramic location also reflects the image of the 4-star superior hotel. According to
Grossarltal – out and about in the winter wonderland
My two new friends are impatiently scratching their hooves in the parking lot of Hüttschlag. In front of us lies a beautiful snow-covered plateau. I get on the sled, snuggle up in
The bear is on the loose at the Hotel Piz Buin Klosters
It’s rare that I fall in love with a hotel restaurant even before I’ve moved into my room. But that’s exactly what happened last weekend – I fell in love with b
Salzburg in the run-up to Christmas and a visit to the Christmas market
I’ve already had Salzburg in fast forward. In spring, I took advantage of a two-hour Railjet break on the way home from Vienna to Zurich to take a look at Salzburg. How I got
Advent tip: atmospheric Salzburg mountain Advent
While a pre-Christmas hustle and bustle breaks out in the cities in December, which has little to do with contemplation and Christmas anticipation, Salzburg’s mountain Advent
An Advent weekend in Nuremberg
Imagine you visit a city famous for its Christmas market, but secretly find Christmas markets a bit superfluous… Well, I was totally free in my decision to visit Nuremberg fo
Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt – Christmas market in Nuremberg
It is one of Germany’s most famous Christmas markets – the Nuremberg Christmas Market. I took a look around the market for you and captured my experiences in many colorful
Elevation rush on the 5 Tyrolean glaciers
We got off to a brilliant start in the 2013/2014 winter season – our first winter destination, the 5 Tyrolean Glaciers, awaited us with perfectly groomed slopes, almost non-stop
Where the magical Advent atmosphere makes your eyes light up
No, this is not an apple tree. Amazed, I look up into the treetops, which are decorated all over with red, heavy Christmas baubles. A truly magical sight that makes my eyes light u