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 […]
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Wintersport can lead to injuries. Protective equipment and clothing for skiers and snowboarders are now widely used but many of them overestimate the impact of their protectors. We tell you what equipment protects more and what you can do without. 1) Concerning knee- and elbow
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Luzern is surrounded by some of the best winter sports mountains in the world, with an efficient road network and public transport system that make getting there and coming home almost effortless. The base stations for Engelberg and Klewenalp can all be reached by public
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Where to sled depends on the adventure you are seeking. Do you want to sled with kids? Do you want to sled at night? Do you want a fast, steep run or do you want a moderate to easy run with a little bit of
4 LiL tried & tested sledding runs near Luzern you might want to check out Read More »
Should you visit only one Christmas market this year, I would highly recommend the Christmas Market at Einsiedeln. Famed for its amazing Benedictine Abbey, considered to be one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage places dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Einsiedeln has many other treasures
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Looking for something to do with the children now that the nights are drawing in and there’s a real nip in the air? Then there is no better place than Luzern to try your hand (or feet!!) at ice skating as in Luzern. Hermitage on
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Looking for a fun day excursion for your family, friends, or visiting guests? I recommend a trip to the top of Stanserhorn. You get to ride in a cable car without a roof (the first of its kind), and enjoy a relaxing time on the
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Thank you Rene Welti of ECHO Trails for this great post! Rene is also a member of the LiL Team supporting Corporate Partnerships. Here is a great way to combine one of Switzerland’s most favorite, scenic and easy to get to views and experience “cheese
Why a visit to the Mt. Rigi Cheese Alp Dairy "Chaesernholz" is a "Must Do" Read More »
Thinking of something to do with the children this holiday? Then what could be more fun than visiting a real castle, high up on the hillside and finding out more about the lives of Knights and servants in medieval Switzerland. Schloss Lenzburg in Kanton Aargau
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There is now no doubt that autumn is here and along with pumpkins, grapes and chestnuts comes the pleasure of going mushroom picking. If the thought of picking and cooking your own mushrooms is tempting here are a couple of things you should bear in
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