Switzerland

Our last trip was originally supposed to look completely different. In our family wall calendar (yes, we are so old-fashioned pen & paper family) I saw a single entry on…

Sigriswil: Experience adrenaline on the suspension bridge near Lake Thun

24.10.2019

Before our trips completely shrunk to driving to the ice rink and back, we used one beautiful October afternoon, when temperatures were still hitting twenty degrees and set out on…

A day trip to Zermatt: See the Matterhorn and die

17.10.2019

Switzerland, Travel

Of course, I am exaggerating a bit, but I had this feeling when I first saw the giant with its characteristic and unmistakable shape towering above Zermatt. Another item on…

Unravel the mystery of Lake Walensee with your kids

10.10.2019

Family activities, Switzerland

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…

Hiking with Kids in the Emmental: “Bänklirundgang” Sumiswald

3.10.2019

At the beginning of this post, I have a confession to make. I went to Sumiswald several times, either by car or by train. And I always thought that the…

Hiking with kids: from Burgdorf over the Rothöhe

19.9.2019

In mid-September, our younger son had a hockey tournament in nearby Burgdorf. And that’s why I wanted to plan some alternative program for me and our little one. Don’t get…

Hiking with kids: along the lakeshore from Chillon Castle to Montreux

12.9.2019

Can a pleasant walk along the shore of Lake Geneva be considered as hiking? But of course, it can! Are you walking? Do you follow the tourist signs? Yes? This…

Grand Tour of Switzerland – enjoy your “slow travel” epic road trip

5.9.2019

Switzerland, Travel

Before you start scolding me for misusing the definition of slow travel, which is a matter of three months to several years and there is definitely no need to visit…

Hiking with kids: from the Marbachegg to Kemmeribodenbad

29.8.2019