L’Etang de la Gruère; a true paradise for nature lovers – JU

¿What happened to the sweet smell of spring and the sunshine feeling good in our skin…? We went in a week time from cherry blossoms and bathing suits, to winter jackets and snow boots. But it didn’t stop us to adventure ourselves into winter wonderland as we visited the natural reserve of “Etang de la […]

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 […]

Juraparc, where animals live in semi-freedom – JU

JuraParc in Mont d’Orzeires is a popular animal park for families with young kids. The bears and wolves are the main attraction. The animals live in a vast unspoiled natural area and visitors watch them from the walkways above the enclosures without disturbing. There is a farm animal shelter with plenty of animals; you can […]