Biel – a city that has surprised us
4 Comments
Biel (Bienne in French), is located about forty kilometers northwest of Bern, almost halfway between Geneva and Zurich. Several times we drove through the main road, which runs almost through…
Read More Cities
Visiting the Omega Museum in Biel
Before we headed to the Omega Museum in Biel, I had read in internet reviews that you would spend about an hour here. I thought to myself, “Well, at least…
Read More 
Freshwater world in AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
Aquatis is the largest freshwater aquarium-vivarium in Europe. It is an interesting mix of an aquarium, ZOO and an educational interactive modern museum. Before we set out here, I was…
Read More 
Our visit to Swiss Children’s Museum
When I found an invitation to the opening of the exhibition in the Swiss Children’s Museum (Schweizer Kindermuseum) in Baden in my mailbox, my heart cheered. And not only my…
Read More 
Unravel the mystery of Lake Walensee with your kids
We spent last weekend at Lake Walensee on the border of the cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus to try out the largest theme playground in Switzerland. I was looking…
Read More 
A day trip to Wallis: Brig & the thermal baths Brigerbad
A favorite motto of many of my blogging colleagues is that even “a journey can be a destination”. In the case of our recent trip to the canton of Wallis…
Read More 
Tried out: Interactive Miniature Museum “Mys Ämmital” in Burgdorf
Since April 2019, the old town of Burgdorf has had one more attraction: in the former leather goods store, artist Pierre Mettraux has set up a 1:32 model of the…
Read More 
Rainy days in Bern: 7 tips for indoor activities for kids
Okay, before I get to the tips on where to go in Bern with the kids when it rains, let me comment on the featured photo a bit. Yes, it’s…
Read More 
Our Swiss chocolate experience
What do you think of when one says “Switzerland”? Matterhorn? Jodelling? Swiss Army Knife? Cuckoo Watch? The name of any Swiss bank? Cheese? Great skiing in the Alps? No no,…
Read More 
Visiting the Alimentarium – the world’s first food museum
I assume the following situations at the lunch table are probably very well known to you: “Why do I have to eat broccoli, I want pizza! I don’t want a…
Read More Map of activites
About
