Overlook Lodge by Cervo: new box seat above Zermatt
Four years ago in autumn, we reported on Cervo Zermatt here on the blog. The 5-star hotel, which is spread over different chalets, inspired us with its nonchalance and the now lege
Champéry: out and about in the BikePark Portes du Soleil
It feels like coming home when we get off the train in Champéry. There are only a few places where I would call myself a regular – Champéry can count itself among them. During
“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
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
Hotel de Londres – at home in Brig
How many times have I passed through or changed trains at Brig station? Dozens of times. How many times have I walked the few meters along the Bahnhofstrasse towards the old town o
Indian Summer in the Simplon area – hike in the larch forest
Actually, we had planned the tour Simplon Pass – Bistinenpass-Gibidumsee for this weekend. But the early onset of winter threw a spanner in the works for us. Above 2,000 metres a
Allalinhorn climb – my first 4000m peak
I’m not a summiteer. Quite the opposite. I didn’t care about summits at all. A beautiful hike does not require climbing a summit peak. But this summer, out of nowhere,
Cheers Heida! Wine from the highest vineyard in Europe
Sometimes a fruity-sweet drop is enough to attract the guest’s attention. When we were served a Heida melody during our stay at the Hotel Nest- und Bietschhorn in the Lötsch
Enjoyable moments in the Hotel Nest- and Bietschhorn
The hiking trail sign on the cultural trail from Blatten to Kippel charmingly guides the pleasure hiker to the right destination. The sun terrace of the Hotel Nest- und Bietschhorn
The morning hour has gold in its mouth: Grimsel Pass and Aletsch Panoramaweg
Get up at four o’clock in the morning to drive quickly over the Grimsel Pass in the direction of Obergoms in the first light of the morning. Such ideas arise when two crazy l
Hiking in the Lötschental – circular hike to the Anenhütte
The Lonza is rumbling mightily this morning. We hear how the water drags heavy stones along the bottom of the stream down the valley. The raging mountain stream, which rises on the
Cheap holidays in Switzerland – here’s how it works
Holidays in Switzerland? Too expensive! How many times have I heard this statement in the past few months. Usually followed by a “I’d like to, but…”. Well,