If you guys are searching for the ultimate destination for a family weekend, Jura & the Three Lakes region is the place for you. It's famous for its great variety of landscapes, unspoiled nature and its history and rich architectural heritage. It's a perfect place to combine city sightseeing with some peaceful (or active - … Continue reading The city & the country – a perfect family weekend in Neuchâtel and Franches-Montagnes.
Tag: Hiking
Autumn weekend in Crans-Montana – what to do.
I heard so much of Crans-Montana being a perfect resort for winter holidays and was so happy to discover it myself during fall - when the seasonal colors transform from summer greens to autumn gold, when the leaves crunch under your feet as you walk along one of the many lakes, the air is crisp … Continue reading Autumn weekend in Crans-Montana – what to do.
Hike to Hinteri Egg, the highest point in Basel Land
We finally decided to explore the Basel region's Jura mountains and chose to hike up to the highest point in the canton of Basel Land - Hinteri Egg. It's close to Basel - just half an hour drive, so you can easily jump in the car and go there - no big planning needed. Here's … Continue reading Hike to Hinteri Egg, the highest point in Basel Land
What I crossed off my Swiss bucket list in 2019
It's been the most busy year personally for me so far - we moved places, supervised construction works, got a puppy and I got a bump (still expecting :)). Many other things happened inbetween, but I managed to cross-off all the places and things I wanted to do from my Swiss bucket list and I thought … Continue reading What I crossed off my Swiss bucket list in 2019
Wandering in the birthplace of Switzerland – the Swiss Path
Weg der Schweiz - I can't think of a better place to visit on the upcoming long weekend. The legend has it, that in Rütli, three men (from Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden) swore an oath to the Swiss Confederation so the place became an official birthplace of the country. The whole route is 35 km … Continue reading Wandering in the birthplace of Switzerland – the Swiss Path
Picnic in Mürren
It's been on my bucket list for too long and as winter is getting closer, I couldn’t wait anymore. Additionally, I had a bottle of excellent Spanish wine from Rioja region and I just knew it's perfect for an outdoor adventure! It was a beautiful sunny day, ideal for a road trip through Swiss dreamy … Continue reading Picnic in Mürren
Kaltbrunnen Valley Hike
The Autumn season arrived in Basel and that made me crave nature even more than usually. I decided to find an easy route, close to Basel and no more than 3 hours walking. Kaltbrunnen Valley seemed like the perfect destination. We started at Basel SBB, taking the S3 line to Laufen. We got off at … Continue reading Kaltbrunnen Valley Hike