November hiking with kids: Elsigenalp
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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…
Autumn in Emmental: Lüderenalp
Maybe I’m boring you with my constant repeating how much I love “my” Emmental. But people, come here, and you just understand 🙂 Especially now, in autumn, when the trees…
My first Bürenlauf
In my recent post on our visit to the town of Büren an der Aare, I told you that we were going here, among other things, to look at the…
Family trip to Blausee
Blausee is a small lake in the Bernese Oberland, whose incredibly turquoise blue color takes your breath away. It is enclosed in a private nature park where you will find walking paths,…