Queen The Studio Experience in Montreux
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At the beginning of this post, I would like to thank Petra, without whom I would not even know about the existence of Queen The Studio Experience (for which I…
Gstaad – a Swiss village with a touch of glamour
Mostly, the hockey tournaments of our sons take us to nearby towns. Quite exceptionally, the tournaments take place in quite interesting locations. When I discovered that one of the pre-Christmas…
DAR-VIDA, Zwieback, Wernli & Co.: meet the HUG family
I remember quite clearly that when our older son started going to Swiss kindergarten, we got a sheet of paper with instructions as to what snack he should bring. Among…
November hiking with kids: Elsigenalp
A pleasant late autumn walk over the sea of fog. This is how we could characterize our recent trip to the Bernese Alps. At this time of year, many of…
At Röthlisberger’s Obst & Most in Ersigen everything spins around apples at the moment
One of the things that surprised us at the beginning of our stay in Switzerland was the existence of so many family businesses. Whether they are construction companies, hotels, restaurants,…
10 tips for the best Christmas markets in Switzerland (recommended by locals)
Christmas markets in Switzerland are also known as Adventsmark, Weihnachtsmarkt, Christkindlimarkt (or Märit, Märet, depends on the local dialect spoken :)) Each market has its own traditions, decorations, and food. Ornately decorated stalls nestled…
Hiking with kids: 10 Theme trails in the Bern region
You will certainly agree with me that theme trails are a great way to motivate children for hiking. Interactive, informative and play elements along the trail divert their attention from…
Aeschbach Chocolate World – your sweet trip destination
Aeschbach Chocolatier is, as is customary in Switzerland, a traditional family company that has been producing chocolate creations in the third generation (since 1972) according to their own original recipes.…
Allmendhubel Flower Park – an amazing children´s playground
Last time, when we wanted to get to the Allmendhubel playground, the funicular was not YET in operation (it was almost late April!). When we wanted to give it a…
Book review: The Monster Book of Switzerland
The very first book review on my blog. But as a regular reader of my blog, you know well that I am trying to get to know Switzerland in all aspects. Not…