As a special treat we have picked events for each day leading up to Christmas all over Switzerland and compiled them in this special advent calendar for you. Enjoy! December 1 to 3: Enjoy a young designers’ Christmas Market in Emmen www.designschenken.ch/ December 1 to […]
Swiss Advent Calendar Read More »
One of the greatest pleasures of living in Central Switzerland is that we are surrounded by great ski resorts. Snow is on its way and predicted for this weekend, so we have gathered 21+ local ski resorts for you to choose from. A quick tip
Local ski resort opening dates Read More »
To travel or not to travel The summer holidays are upon us and as borders have opened up, many families have planned to travel in Switzerland, Europe or internationally – just check the news for full airports. Flights, caravans, campers, hotels, AirBnBs have been booked,
The no holiday holidays – opting for a staycation Read More »
With children back at school and the weather getting cooler, the time is approaching for another famous Swiss tradition. The Alpabzug (also known as the Alpabfahrt or, in French, the Désalpe), refers to the annual journey made by cattle from mountain pastures to lower ground,
Alpabzüge in the area Read More »
We love when our members actively suggest insider tips. Here are some great hiking ideas that came up recently. Gelmersee, is a fantastic hike, our inhouse outdoor expert Luke Bragg wrote a fantastic piece explaining what you need to know to make the most of
Great family friendly hikes Read More »
If you are looking for a ski resort which is both typically Swiss and family friendly, then the Sörenberg ski area is the place for you. Situated up to 2350 metres above sea level with 53 km of slopes ranging from beginner slopes to advanced,
Sörenberg: a family friendly traditional ski resort Read More »
Zermatt is a small mountain resort nestled in the mountains of Canton Valais in the south of Switzerland. The town is at an elevation of 1608m and has a population of less than 6000 people, although this number swells to around 30,000 over Christmas and
Zermatt and the Toblerone mountain! Read More »
This was an adventure that definitely brought me the experience of Swiss nature’s natural gifts: mountains, winter, snow, spectacular views and of course, who knew – skiing! Yep, soon I will have my first lessons with an instructor and hopefully will have a nice and easy
Winter Season Opening in Sörenberg! Read More »
The Elevator Pitch When I am hiking up on some ridge and I think of the almost worst-case scenario (like a turned ankle that renders someone immobile) I feel better knowing I am one swipe away from a helicopter swooping in to save the day
Rega Rescue – App Review Read More »
The Elevator Pitch Many of your options for weekend adventures depend on the time of year and which mountain pass roads are open and operational. This app provides the real-time status for every major mountain pass in Switzerland with additional information for each. While the
Alpenpassstatus – App Review Read More »
