Brunch in Thun – Unfortunately awesome
Forgive me for this slightly vulgar title (although the roots of the word “horny” can be traced back to the 8th century), it wasn’t my idea. Bettina and Christian
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
Aletsch Arena – 7 tips for the winter around Bettmeralp
In between, I receive mails from blog readers who ask me for winter tips. “Which ski resort can you recommend to me”? Or “which ski resort do you like best?”
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
Snowshoe tip Aletschwald – quiet happiness found
A critical look at my footwear and the snowshoes and poles are pressed into my hands. Of course, I dutifully laced up my hiking boots. We made an appointment with mountain guide Ma
I fly! – a dream day on the Belalp
“But not on skis!” I look at Raoul in amazement and go through all the emergency scenarios at the same time. What if I get tangled up or twist my legs when landing?! &#
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
Muottas Muragl – view of the mountains in the Engadin
What you only get to see in the following pictures in the form of snow flurries is the mercilessly whistling wind, which hardly let us put one step in front of the other. At first
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 
Winter hike on the Uetliberg in Zurich
The Christ Child must have received many hand-scribbled snow wishes this year. In any case, the white splendour trickled punctually from Boxing Day far down into the valley. And af
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
15 travel ideas for 2015
At the end of 2013 I presented you with 14 travel ideas for 2014 here on the blog. A mixture of countries, individual cities and local destinations here in Switzerland. I conclude