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The orchard
KIWI trees was honestly something we had never seen before, and not expected to see in this part of Europe. But after a short hike in the orchard by the greengrocer Wenz (there are three routes, one for apples, one for pears and one for plums), we saw at least two kiwi trees, not in pots or protected areas, no, just in open space. Like…
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Baumwipfelpfad
Tree Top Walk, or in German: Baumwipfelpfad, is an interesting way to see a forest from a completely different perspective. This is possible in many locations all over Europe, mainly in Germany but also in Switzerland. Just google “baumwipfelpfad” and you will find a long list of options. We tried a Baumwipfelpfad in Switzerland, close to Mogelsberg. A 500 meters long track with a look…
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The Blue Lake
BLAUSEE, the blue lake, is situated in a huge (200.000 m2) car-free nature park by the river Kander. The lake is really small, but still a true gem. From the parking lot we walked through a mystery wood with huge rocks covered with moss, then arriving by the shore of the blue lake – beautiful – stunning – unreal… It must be seen. On the…
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Cow riding
COW RIDING, yes, if you really do not like horseback riding, why not try a cow instead. It also makes much more fun; at least it did for us 🙂 At Bolderhof, not far from Schaffhausen, they greeted us in the morning, and after a cup of coffee, waiting for the weather to get better, we went to the cows. They had been washed, polished and were…
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Lago Maggiore
BRISSAGO is often our base for visits by Lago (lake) Maggiore. It’s perfect for mountain trips, lots of options for boat tours and a shopping day in Ascona. We stay at the Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago. It has a wonderful view over Brissago and the lake from all rooms, the restaurant as well as from the very nice pool area. The hotel is situated in its…
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The Lighthouse
A LIGHTHOUSE in the middle of the mountains, 2046 meters above sea level, is not a common tourist sight – or common in any sense at all perhaps. But, it’s there, inaugurated 2010 as a slightly smaller copy of the lighthouse at the other end of the Rhine at Hook of Holland near Rotterdam. The lighthouse has a revolving red light but is probably just…
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Summer in Denmark
SUMMER in Denmark, finding and rediscovering some really nice and interesting places. The Sand-Covered Church is a 14th century church in the most northern part of Denmark not far from Skagen. Already about 1600 the sand dunes started moving and slowly covered the church – and even small villages, too. In the beginning, people tried to keep the sand away, at times even dig out…
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Loo with a view
PROBABLY one of the most beautiful locations for a loo!!? After the thrilling experience at the Cliff Walk by Tissot (see the previous post) we went for a hike from Schreckfeld to the restaurant at Grosse Scheidegg and back. The hike is just under 9,5 km in total, following a wide road in very good, mostly paved, condition with little elevation. Lots of ice cold…
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First Cliff Walk
FIRST CLIFF WALK by TISSOT is the full name of this thrilling experience, opened in September 2015. From Grindelwald we took the cable car to the First mountain in 2170 m.a.s.l. The trip is just about 25 minutes travel time – the landscape changes – and the expectations to the upcoming activity makes the butterflies in the stomach very noticeable 🙂 The sign posts are clear and…
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Food trip to Italy, part 2
MODENA and PARMA. Our food trip to Italy also included visits in a Parma Ham production site and two Aceteia’s, the place where Aceto Balsamico di Modena, or Balsamic Vinegar (but don’t mix up these terms!) is made. The first tasting was at Acetaia Giusti, the oldest still existing, they have been producing balsamic vinegar since 1605. The 17th generation is now responsible for the…
