Eiger Trail – snowshoe hiking in Grindelwald
What have we been shivering for the last few weeks, following the weather forecasts every day with eagle eyes and already resigned ourselves to the fact that the snow is letting us
Snowshoeing in the Jura: Creux du Van in winter
Regular readers know that the Creux du Van has been on my Swiss bucket list for quite some time. And since I had already been able to admire this natural spectacle once in summer,
Tested for you: the pitfalls of winter hiking in Dallenwil
Last Sunday, a family hiking day was on the agenda. The seven of us wanted to trudge through the snow together. The meeting point for the hiking day was conveniently located in the
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For a long time, the car-free Braunwald in Glarus has been on my bucket list of Swiss winter sports resorts that I would like to visit. On this beautiful Saturday, the opportunity
Enjoyment on the mountain – culinary snowshoe hike
Curve after curve, the narrow road winds its way from Visp to Visperterminen, 600 m higher – or “Tärminu”, as the locals call their village. Shortly before the h
Paradise in winter
In Switzerland alone, there are so many towns, valleys and regions to discover that I have rarely chosen the same destination twice for a weekend trip. But once you’ve found
Vna – Zuort: Winter hike in Val Sinestra
The fact that we trudged through Val Sinestra last Saturday is based on a coincidence. The small side valley of the Lower Engadine would probably have gone unnoticed by me for a lo
Ice skating on the frozen Oeschinensee
Secretly, we have resigned ourselves to Christmas in a green robe. Looking at the green mats under the bright blue sky, it’s challenging to imagine that the snow will stick f
My winter bucket list 2015/2016
Dear readers – you can’t imagine how euphorically I long for winter every year (or maybe because you already read along last year?). Just a real winter child. And what bett
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?”
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