To the center of Switzerland – Älggialp hike
“What is the name of the first place after the Brünig in the direction of Lucerne?”, more than once as a child I failed at this question and thus brought my father to
Enjoyable moments in the Hotel Nest- and Bietschhorn
The hiking trail sign on the cultural trail from Blatten to Kippel charmingly guides the pleasure hiker to the right destination. The sun terrace of the Hotel Nest- und Bietschhorn
Cheap holidays in Switzerland – here’s how it works
Holidays in Switzerland? Too expensive! How many times have I heard this statement in the past few months. Usually followed by a “I’d like to, but…”. Well,
Bella Tola: Charming hotel and a hike
His wife is responsible for the modern touch and he is responsible for the historical elements, Claude Buchs tells us. Without a doubt, the successful mix and, above all, the atten
Hotel Seehof – Wellness summer start with snow and ginger beer in Davos
First of all: Yes, I know that the astronomical beginning of summer will take place in just under a month. Nevertheless, we wanted to ring in our Swiss mountain summer at Pentecost
My top Berlin spots for your next city trip
Every year. Berlin and I, we like each other, and that’s why I was a guest in Germany’s capital for the seventh time in a row two weeks ago. Since sightseeing played on
Weekend tip: spring skiing in St. Moritz
Sometimes it takes several attempts before something grabs you. For example, I felt the same way until last weekend with spring skiing. For a long time, I was of the opinion that s
Action in Sölden – on the trail of James Bond
“Are you going to Sölden?” asks a young gentleman with a heavy suitcase at the bus stop in Ötztal Downtown, photographing at the same time the less than idyllic scene
New Chalet Chic in Rougemont
Through the window of the GoldenPass, I admire the snow-covered mountain landscape that passes us by. On this day, the train is well filled with winter sports enthusiasts who are o
Hotel Saratz – where old meets new in Pontresina
It seems as if you have landed directly in a postcard motif. Our gaze wanders from Pontresina train station to the village centre opposite, which nestles smoothly against the south
Grimsel Hospice – visiting the hotel in winter
Rushing to work, quickly answering an e-mail, thinking about what to cook at the same time, calling a customer back, ironing the crumpled shirt, finally doing laundry, thinking 
Badrutt’s Palace latest prank – La Coupole/Matsuhisa
Switzerland is celebrating 150 years of winter tourism this year. An essential part of this success story was the legendary St. Moritz hotelier Johannes Badrutt. The story goes tha