Did you know that we have a deer park right in town? The Hirschpark Luzern is located just behind the kantonspital and cemetery and it is celebrating its 400 year jubilee until June 20. You can take the bus 18 or 19 to the “Friedenthal” […]
Hirschpark: Deer Park, right in town! Read More »
Not only do the Swiss love going to the circus, but there are several Swiss circus dynasties that travel up and down the country with their shows every year and who will be stopping in or near Luzern in the coming months. The first circus
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Blogger Hollee Thornton from Moxiblog writes for us about her favourite outdoor playgrounds: Near Luzern in Kanton Nidwalden are a few great mountain playgrounds with nearby restaurants and scenic hiking paths. All are accessible by public transportation, however if you prefer to take the car you
Mountain Playgrounds perfect for some fun and relaxation. Read More »
Here is a little stroll down the streets of Luzern a century ago, it’s amazing how little has changed…
Luzern 100 years ago…. Read More »
The sun is shining, the air warm, the nights aren’t freezing so if you have a garden, a terrace, balcony or even a window shelf it’s time to get your thumbs green. If you’re looking for a shovel, a lawn mower or decide to build
Dig in! It’s gardening time… Read More »
Our partner Family Safety have written a great blog about choosing the right size bike for you child we want to share with: If you want for your child to cycle safely, you have to take the following guidelines into consideration. A bicycle that is
Family Safety advises on the Right Bike Size for your Child Read More »
Last night as thousands tuned in to watch the final episode of the blind auditions for The Voice of Switzerland we were interviewing our very own expat candidate. After Brandy Butler last year, it was June Grey’s turn to woe the judges, with her rendition
June Grey: The Expat candidate for The Voice Switzerland Read More »
We live in the heart of the Old Town, almost exactly where the Fasnacht canon fires off at a ridiculously early hour of the morning on Dirty Thursday. After experiencing Fasnacht right below my window for 5 years, I decided that our 6th year would
The week I fell in love with Davos Read More »
If a brisk walk in the snow and a belly full of cheese is your idea of romance then this is a perfect date night in Switzerland. The good news is that, depending on which mountain you visit, you do not have to be a
Snowshoeing by the Light of the Moon Read More »
Having been raised in Colorado, my experience with skiing was not dissimilar to young children in Central Switzerland; I had the lucky advantage of being on skis at age of 2. My British husband, on the other hand, had an induction by fire into skiing
Learning to Ski in Central Switzerland Read More »
