My Swiss summer – of mountains and palm trees

Somehow, this summer doesn’t really want to get going. One or two days of blazing sunshine are followed by days of torrential rainfall. Well, what the heck. After all, we’re not made of sugar and that’s why I’ve captured the essence of my summer so far on Instagram for you and show you my favorite moments here.

By the way, Heinrich Heine has found the right words about the current weather situation:

Our summer is only a winter painted green, even the sun has to wear a flannel jacket if it doesn’t want to catch cold.

Enjoy the summer idyll in Twann

Hiking high above Lake Lauenen over hill and dale

Discover picture-book landscapes in the Alpstein together with @stiuvou and @esctown

Marvel at the magnificent panorama on the Schilthorn (and yes, the picture IS fully loaded ;))

Marvel at waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, which are said to have inspired Tolkien to write Lord of the Rings

Feel the snow under your shoes again on the Jungfraujoch

Refresh your childhood memories on Sundays on the Ballenberg

Find the Mediterranean feeling on Lake Lucerne

Wandering around on the Rigi at 35° degrees (instead of swimming in the lake…)

Take a look at what Lenzerheide looks like without snow

And what does August bring? Firstly, a reunion with a photogenic mountain, secondly, an “un-Swiss” mountain lake tour and the rest we take as it comes.