Unrivaled views from The Rose Garden over the rooftops of the historic Old Town – BE
I’ve been in Bern few times, but only yesterday I discovered the Rose Garden. OMG!!! This peaceful place offers picture-postcard perfect views enhanced by the autumn shades. The Rose Garden is a large park with a wonderful view of the Old Town and Aare Loop. The park is home to 220 different types of roses, […]
No running engines, no traffic jams: the much-loved holiday resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp in the Aletsch Arena – VS
The car-free destinations of Bettmeralp, Riederalp and Fiescheralp within the Aletsch Arena and perched high on the sunny Valais plateau and can only be reached by cablecar. These are idyllic and extremely popular villages for family holidays. The mountain landscape and the breathtaking views attract numerous hikers, bikers and trail-runners during summer. We stayed in […]
Living LA DOLCE VITA with The Riviera Style! – VD
😎☀️⛱🫶 🍹 From 17th May to 15th and 30th September tune in to the Dolce Riviera spirit in La Tour de Peilz and/or Vevey. The Riviera’s set to Mediterranean time, offering you a relaxing and unforgettable summer. Go for a swim, sunbathe, enjoy a relaxing lakeside stroll, savour a local speciality on a terrace – […]
Estavayer-le-Lac, small in size but huge in charm – FR
Estavayer-le-Lac is a little medieval town on the south-east bank of Lake Neuchâtel in the canton of Fribourg. Estavayer-le-Lac is also known by some as The City of Roses. Carriage entrances and painted houses line up along very narrow streets. Reflecting the purity of the Gothic style, the arcades of Chenaux Castle and Saint Lawrence’s […]
Visiting Avenches is like time travelling – FR
Avenches or Aventicum, the former capital of Roman Helvetia, is located on the top of a hill in the canton of Vaud, near its border with Fribourg. The archeological site is one of Switzerland’s most important ones. You can also visit a 13th-century castle, medieval monuments and historic buildings. At the entrance to the village, […]
Winter camping? Welcome to Engelberg; the largest holiday destination in central Switzerland – OW
There are not too many places in Switzerland which offer campling facilities during the winter. But Engelberg does. We rented a van and tried out the Eienwäldli 5* camping. It had everything we needed; the infrastructure is clean and their restaurant was really top quality (we had dinner every day and we loved it!). The […]
Morat / Murten Light festival 2022; pure magic! – FR
So happy we managed to go to the Morat / Murten light festival; it was magical, mystical and absolutely lovely; better than expected. 👏🏻 Bringing light to these somehow obscure and uncertain times was very welcomed. Despite going on a Saturday, the day before the closure and with a very inviting weather who brought a […]
St. Ursanne, the Pearl of the Jura! – JU
This Saturday we visited St. Ursanne, also known as the Pearl of the Jura and officially listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland. Nestled in an unspoilt natural setting on the banks of the Doubs river in the canton of Jura (bordering France), the small medieval town of Saint-Ursanne has preserved its […]
St. Saphorin; a gem perched in the Lavaux vineyards considered within The Most Beautiful villages in Switzerland – VD
Yesterday’s blue sky and sunny weather were ideal to lose myself into the multiple alleys and narrow passages of one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Switzerland. Saint-Saphorin occupies a dramatic location among the Lavaux terraced vineyards, overlooking the lake. Beyond the water, majestic Alpine peaks form a scenic backdrop. The Lavaux vineyards are UNESCO […]
The Lausanne Lights Festival is back! – VD
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”― J.K.Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The Lausanne Lights Festival is back for its 10th edition from November 24 to December 24, 2021. XXL displays developed exclusively for the Festival by about twenty artists […]