Walenpfad: Hike from Brunni to Bannalp
For a series of articles that you can read here in August, we “had” to go to Engelberg twice in the past few weeks. According to the plan, only a day trip to Engelberg
Snowshoeing in Stoos – a winter dream
Last December was a bitter disappointment in terms of winter mood. There was not a snowflake to be seen far and wide. Nothing, nada! Accordingly, this year I provisionally prepared
Tree Tent Microadventure Fräkmüntegg – Spend the night in a tent by the tree
At the moment, some projects and travel preparations keep me so busy that I can hardly get away from my desk. So I was all the more looking forward to the planned “microadven
Day trip to Lake Lucerne – boat trip from Lucerne
– This article was created in cooperation with SBB RailAway – Hair disheveled by the breeze, mountain views, a fine plate and a slight rocking. Is there anything better
Spring Hike by Lake Zug – Cherry Blossom Trail and Chestnut Groves
Spring has been kind to us this year. So, we took advantage of the sunny weekend for a spontaneous family outing to Lake Zug—a region that’s perfect for a spring hike. Alon
Capricorn safari – hunting on Mount Pilatus
During the week, swap your office clothes for hiking boots and a down jacket to break out of your everyday routine for a moment. Sounds tempting, right? Last Wednesday I did just t
Crime scene Tell – looking for clues around Altdorf
William Tell and his unerring apple shot. I would think that sooner or later there will be an intermezzo with our “national hero” in every Swiss school career. At the t
“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
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
Sunday excursion with a view: Kite path on Pilatus
There are the Swiss mountain classics, which are visited with foreign guests. In the Bernese Oberland, I would assign Niesen, Stockhorn, Niederhorn and the Jungfrau to this categor
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