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Vierwaldstättersee
VIERWALDSTÄTTERSEE, or in English Lake Lucerne, is one of the largest lakes in Switzerland. It has a strange shape when seen on a map and is actually 10 named connecting lakes; the shore is about 150 km long in total. Many passenger boats, including some steamers being over 100 years old, are used for transportation from pier to pier, gastronomic trips and other events. What…
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Niesen
11.674 steps, the longest stairway in the world, then you are there, on the top of Niesen, a mountain with the shape of a pyramid, 2.362 meters above sea level. Well, this is only allowed once per year, during the Niesen Race, so we also had to (luckily) take the 2-section funicular rail. The track and waggons began service in 1910 but is still looking…
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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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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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LIMONE
LIMONE sul Garda, a small town on the shore of Lake Garda, have been one of our favourite places for trips in the autumn for years. We always stay at the cutest little hotel; Monte Baldo, directly in the centre by a small harbour. Most of the rooms have a breath taking view of the lake and most of the town. Visiting in the autumn…
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QUINTEN
This is a really a nice Sunday trip: QUINTEN is a very small village, situated by the north shore of the idyllic Walensee, right beneath the Churfirsten mountains. It is only reachable by boat or on foot. We went there by boat from Murg, the trip only takes a bit over 15 minutes. On this Sunday, after having lunch at one of the restaurants, we…
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Gelmerbahn & Lake
Really among the best hikes we have made. First take the 106 %!!! ascending Gelmerbahn, Europe’s steepest (in 2017, now there is an even steeper bz Stoos) funicular, leading to the Gelmer Lake. There you have a path around the lake, with an ever changing view for the next 2-4 hours, depending on your pace and need for photo and lunch stops. There are no…
