From Werdenberg to Sargans – on the castle path through the Rhine Valley
Palaces, castles, fortresses and lots of panoramic views over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley – the castle trail between the town of Werdenberg near Buchs and Sargans scores with
The most unknown region in Switzerland? – Circular hike through the Reiat
Three years have passed since our last trip to the Schaffhausen Regional Nature Park. At that time, we hiked over the plateau-like ridge called “Randen” and enjoyed the
10 great excursion destinations and special experiences in Thurgau
There are three cantons with which I feel particularly connected – Thurgau, Lucerne and Bern. I grew up in Bern, my grandparents and other relatives lived in Lucerne and Thurgau.
Hiking on the Neckertaler Höhenweg to the Rössli Mogelsberg
Mogelsberg is neither on a popular pass road nor on a popular long-distance hiking route and has only had a magnet for excursions with a supra-regional appeal since the opening of
Family-friendly Tobel hike: through the Wissbachschlucht to Degersheim
Today I have a hiking tip for you that can be used very “flexibly”. The tour through the Wissberg Gorge easily combines a wide variety of requirements under one roof. D
Wellness hotel in Bad Ragaz – hiking & fine dining: the best excursions
In recent years, we have been in the area around Bad Ragaz from time to time. Accordingly, I have already blogged one or the other tip here on the blog, such as the all-weather exc
Around Lake Constance in 5 days: our bike tour along the Lake Constance cycle path
Without sweaty climbs, rarely more than a kilometer from a water source and rich in cultural attractions; No wonder the Lake Constance Cycle Path is one of the most popular long-di
A trip to Gupf: Fine dining in Appenzellerland
A good dose of fresh air, tickling rays of sunshine, foresight and a delicious stop; these are all ingredients that make a successful day trip for me. When Zurich was recently groa
Randen: Hiking in the Schaffhausen Regional Nature Park
Spontaneity has its pitfalls. A last-minute cancellation of a long-planned excursion due to weather conditions confronted us with a “weekend without plans” and accordin
Lake Constance excursion tips: From Rorschach to Romanshorn
I don’t want to complain about this year’s summer weather – it was great with one exception. Unfortunately, the summer took a break on the weekend when we had the coo
10 excursion tips for guaranteed spring feelings
Just back from the Azores, the vegetation here in Switzerland still seems very sparse to me. But if you look closely, you will find buds sprouting here and there. And in some place
A top weekend at the Hotel Einstein in Gallusstadt
This autumn is dedicated to Swiss cities. City trips are very popular anyway and why not start in the neighboring city instead of jetting halfway around the world? With the excepti

