Hiking with kids: Emmental farmers’ trail
From exploring the cities and landmarks of the southern Italian region of Apulia, we returned to the arms of my beloved Emmental. On Saturday afternoon I planned an easy hike…
Hiking the Lavaux vineyard terraces
First of all, I’ll take you behind the scenes to planning our trips. On Saturday night, in a pause between the thirds of the ongoing semi-finals of the World Ice…
Hiking with kids: Chrüzflue Krauchthal
The more people know that we like* hiking, the more great tips I get. Last time it was a hike from Hasle to Sumiswald in the Emmental, now I´ve got…
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,…
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…
Hiking with kids in the Emmental: from Hasle to Sumiswald
It was my German teacher who has given me the tip for this hike. About 8.5 kilometers long easy hike leads from Hasle-Rüegsau via Egg to Sumiswald. In addition to…
Jump! BounceLab – Trampoline hall in Belp, BE
You will surely agree with me that every physical activity is good for kids and they should be active as much as possible. Our kids (especially the boys) have thanks…
Hiking with kids in Ticino: from San Salvatore to Morcote
We have started this year’s hiking season in the canton of Ticino. I think we couldn’t choose better. Since here in the south of Switzerland, the hiking season starts a…
Tried out! The latest attraction in Emmental: Königsweg
Who wouldn’t know the traditional Swiss cheese with holes that is made in the heart of the Emmental Hills? From December 2018 you will find a new tourist attraction in…
Your perfect weekend itinerary for the Lugano Region
Are you thinking of going to Ticino, the Italian speaking canton of Switzerland, but don’t know where you should head first? No wonder, Ticino is the fifth largest canton of…