Every autumn the Alps are witness to one of Switzerland’s most famous and beloved traditions. The Alpabzug, (also known as the Alpabfahrt, alpine cow parade/descent, or in French, the Désalpe), is the annual journey that brings the cows from mountain pastures back home to their […]
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Fasnacht is nearly upon us, and by now you must have noticed the masks and costumes filling the shop windows and the beat of Guggenmusic coming over the sound system of most shops, Luzern’s fifth season is here. There are many famous carnivals around the
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We’ve been definitely feeling the Christmas spirit a bit more this year with the numerous Christmas markets up and running this year. Today we are sharing with you several festive activities going on in and around Lucerne which we hope will help create a sense
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This year Christmas will feel different for everyone, in fact it may be the first time that many people will not be going “home” to spend the festive days with the family. Although the local celebrations have been pared down there are several festive activities
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Did you know that nearly 150 years ago the first mountain railway in Europe departed from Vitznau and went up Mount Rigi? It seemed fitting that we should try out this day trip for ourselves, with our teenage daughter and our dog in tow, and
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Fasnacht is nearly upon us, and by now you must have noticed the masks and costumes filling the shop windows and the beat of Guggenmusic coming over the sound system of most shops. If you’ve been here for a while, you know the drill: every
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From November 3rd until December 8 the streets will resonate to the sound of whips being cracked rhythmically. This is an old Swiss pagan tradition, in this area particularly linked to Kriens, where the cracking of the whips is supposed to scare the winter spirits
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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,
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Every autumn, all over the Alps, farmers go through the same process, having taken their cows up to higher pastures to graze of grass and herbs for the summer, it is time to bring them back to their stables and get them ready for their
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Hello! Yes, it is just November but it is now completely acceptable to start feeling in a Christmas mood! Why? Because in upcoming weeks the Christmas market marathon begins and we keep the tradition to share some ‘must to go’ spots! Here are some of
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