Advent tip – Basel Christmas market
Spontaneous as we are, we took a trip to Basel yesterday evening to visit one of the largest Swiss Christmas markets. So that we don’t make any tourist blunders, I arranged t
Montreux Christmas Market Noël – Flying Santa Claus
I’m not a-off Christmas market visitor. My detours into the Christmas-inspired mulled wine hustle and bustle can be counted on one hand every year. This year I wanted to see
Sunrise in Zurich – Sunday on the Uetliberg
For early birds to catch the sunrise in Zurich First Sunday of November, 05:45 a.m. The shrill alarm clock sounds rudely tear us out of the dream world. The plan: take the first ca
5 secrets about the Vaud Jura
In the westernmost tip of our country there is a forgotten spot of Switzerland. An area that you don’t just drive past. Virtually off the beaten track. To get there, you not
Appenzell – a feast for the eyes and the palate
Nestled in gently rolling hills with lush green meadows and surrounded by interspersed centuries-old farms, the village of Appenzell appears in front of us. If you arrive by train
Schilthorn & Aareschlucht: excursion destinations in the Jungfrau Region
The magnificent landscapes of the Jungfrau Region have not only recently inspired tourists from all over the world, but have also captivated artists, writers, industrialists and mo
What to do in Thun? Sights and excursion tips
Almost every day, visitors (maybe also you?) land on my blog with exactly this search term and I think to myself every time a) what a question! and b) hopefully he has found someth
Zermatt in summer – more than hiking
There’s no question about it, Zermatt makes the hiking heart of young and old beat faster in summer. Last summer, we mastered two classics with flying colors over a magnifice
Jungfraujoch – My first time Top of Europe
“You’ve never been to the Jungfraujoch before?” “But you grew up there just around the corner!” Most people don’t want to believe me that, despi
Lauterbrunnen – the valley of thundering waterfalls
“Lauter Brunnen”, even the name of the village hints at what visitors can expect in the narrow side valley of the Bernese Oberland. The tranquil village of Lauterbrunne
Ballenberg – out despite the rain
It’s Sunday morning, 10:00 a.m. Actually, we should have spotted the Gauli hut above the Urbach valley in the distance at this time. However, due to persistent rainfall, we h
Egelsee – hike in Aargau near Bergdietikon
Instagram is a wonderful app for discovering new places or looking for inspiration for your next weekend getaway. When I first saw a picture of Egelsee on corigold’s Instagra