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
Twannbachschlucht hike and picnic
Just in time for the beginning of summer, the sun was in the best of moods last Saturday. It was a splendid day. We were once again on the road in our homeland and used the magnifi
Travel tips: My Swiss summer destinations
How time flies! Summer is approaching with seven-league boots. It’s high time to think about where you would like to spend the long summer days. My motto is: I spend the wint
From the Lucerne Chügelipastetli to the Giessbach Falls
The funny thing about time travel is that it constantly brings back memories. Of childhood, of grandmother’s stories from the past or anecdotes from the lives of their parent
On historical paths to Ticino – From Chur to Bellinzona
Do you know which is the oldest city in Switzerland? Admittedly, I should have guessed I was wrong. This is due to the fact that many people only know the train station and the eye
InstaTour – A weekend in and around Zurich
Drum roll! As some of you know, I’m an avid Instagram user. It’s just an unbelievably great inspiration platform. If you’re also on Instagram and also like to tra
Niederhorn – toboggan hiking with a panorama
“This path is not considered a toboggan run” is written in the route description of the Panorama Winter Hiking Trail Niederhorn – Hohwald – Waldegg. Unofficially, t
Like grandma’s – Walser romance in Monstein
“Skiing all the time is boring,” we thought to ourselves on the second morning at the Waldhotel Davos. Anyway, Davos offers many alternatives to skiing and these should
Experience the monastery – in the footsteps of the royals
The view from our window at the Hotel Piz Buin shows a streaked sky. On the one hand, colourful parachutists dance with the clouds early in the morning. On the other hand, the sky
Sihlwald: Hiking in the wilderness park
What do you do when you spend the weekend in Zurich and really feel the urge for colourful forests, leaves, views and healthy air? Quite simply, you take the train and head into th