“Behind the scenes” with 9 Swiss excursion tips
In September, we spent two weeks criss-crossing Switzerland as part of the book project for the Swiss Historic Hotels. The trip took us to some new, beautiful corners and back to w
Taminaschlucht: Get out despite the rainy weather
I can’t complain about bad weather at the moment. We consider ourselves very lucky to be out and about in Switzerland in the most beautiful weather. But Peter has it thick as
Sardona World Heritage Trail: beautiful hike from Talalpsee to Aeugsten
A question I often ask is: How did you manage to build a well-known blog? My answer to this is always “consistency, personality and quality”. I’m currently strugg
Walig Hütte: rustic Gstaad Palace branch
The Gstaad Palace, which stands out from the uniform villagescape with its extravagant architecture on a hill above the village centre of Gstaad, is a Swiss hotel icon. Accordingly
Hiking and wellness in Adelboden: as a guest at the Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa
We are a bit surprised when we get off the post bus in Adelboden and walk along the well-frequented village street to the Parkhotel Bellevue. Until now, I only knew the village in
Obwalden insider tips: donkey trekking and Alpine happiness
There are the things that immediately catch your eye. So I still remember exactly how, after the 4-lake hike from Engelberg to Melchsee-Frutt, I saw this six-storey wooden building
Spontaneously away – hiking and spending the night on the Gotthard Pass
Break out of everyday life, test your own spontaneity and let yourself be surprised? Admittedly, I was critical when the bbacksoon team asked me if I would like to test their spont
Lausanne serves up
This summer, for the fifth time, Lausanne is organising the “Lausanne à table” culinary event series. From farm visits to beer celebrations and chocolate tastings, gou
Fil du Doubs – hike to slow down
Over a length of 29 kilometres, the Doubs meanders along the French-Swiss border and leaves Switzerland after a bold arc – called Clos du Doubs – back towards France. On the Ch
Locarno Tips – Madonna del Sasso hike
The lovely weather has been presenting itself from the side in the last few months. While we are on our way to a boozy (according to the weather forecast) hut tour in the Berchtesg
Culinary excursion: Pinot Rhein vertical tasting
“Are you now also active in culinary terms?!”, a PR agency recently wrote to me after I shared the news on my Facebook page that we are designing the content of the new
The most beautiful mountain hotels in Switzerland
Summer is just around the corner and with it the season in which I prefer to stay in the Alpine region. There are plenty of secluded places here, and if the weather cooperates, the