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
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
Rocksresort Laax – happiness on the slopes
It’s been two years since I made the switch from one board back to two boards. As a teenager, I temporarily became unfaithful to skis. After all, back then all the cool guys
Winter magic à la Lenzerheide
In times when the snow is a long time coming and people complain about the constant increase in ski pass prices, alternatives are in demand. And what I don’t consider an alte
Completely relaxing at the Hotel des Trois Couronnes
The end of the year is approaching with mileage boots and with it the chaos in the diary. Work to be completed, friends to meet, Christmas cards to make… and, and, and. You k
#mymagicwinterdays – 10 inspiring winter travel destinations
Yay, the time has come! The winter season is just around the corner and with it the glittering snow, the crystal clear air and the thick snowflakes that cover the landscape with an
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
Almost missed paradise
“You learn from your mistakes.” It would be nice! I tend to repeat the same mistakes systematically and hit my head against the wall several times. This was also the ca
Caumasee & Crestasee – hiking in the Flimserwald
Perhaps Peter feels guilty for giving us so many rainy days this summer. Currently, he is not stingy with magnificent sunny days. The steel-blue sky spontaneously lured us to Flims