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 …
If you are new to Lucerne and haven’t experienced winter here, you might be in for a surprise. In Switzerland winter here does mean snow, sleet, ice on the roads and minus temperatures. So here are a few tips for you not to get caught …
Geisslechlöpfe is a custom celebrated in the city of Lucerne that gets everyone, well almost everyone, in the mood for Samichlaus season. This year the streets will resonate with the rhythmic sounds of whip cracking between 3 November and 8 December when the Geisslechlöpfer are …
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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 …
There is a saying regarding tires in Switzerland: “Von O bis O”, meaning that winter tires should be on cars from October to Easter (Ostern). Actually there is no law obliging people to have winter tires on their cars. However should you be found guilty …
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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Yesterday’s massive snow dump has probably got many reaching for their ski/snowboards, here are the ski resort closing days. There are a few locals resorts still open and several more a bit further afield. Open until until May 26 Engelberg (open on weekends until end …
Winter is here and with lots of snow (at least in the mountains) if you are planning to drive anywhere this winter then you should be prepared for driving in the snow. First of all be sure that your car is fit for the winter: …
By now we hope that you have a fair handle on Fasnacht and how important an event it is in Luzern. What’s the next step to enjoy Luzern Fasnacht? When and where you need to be, of course! We’ve put all the essentials into this …
In the weeks before my visit to Saas-Fee I asked friends and acquaintances if they had ever been there before and if they had any recommendations on what to see or do. Almost universally I received a ‘no’ with most folks never even having heard …
