Get out and explore the world
The Berggasthaus Aescher is probably the best-known and most photographed mountain hut in the world and the figurehead for Swiss tourism. The Aescher can also be reached via Ebenalp cable car for less sporty tourists… but this variant is clearly too easy for us 😉 We want to have earned the rösti and apple strudel by covering a few meters in altitude 🤣
The Seealpsee is probably one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Appenzellerland. Even though we were out in the off-season, we were still surprised by the completely overcrowded parking lot in Wasserauen. This is the starting point for exploring the Alpstein region. However, we quickly noticed that the crowds were well distributed and were therefore able to enjoy nature completely undisturbed 😍
Anyone who knows us better knows that we try to find something good in every stupid situation. Likewise in the pandemic … instead of long-distance travel, we finally come to discover the varied and beautiful Switzerland from all sides.
So this summer we decided for the first time after only 5 years in our second home, Switzerland, to explore the de facto capital of the country. Many tourists are surprised that it is not Geneva or Zurich that takes the title of capital, but Bern. But why «de facto»? Well, Switzerland officially has no capital.
We are among the lucky ones who have been able to marvel at Lake Cauma several times, but every time we look at it it takes our breath away. This turquoise mountain lake is idyllically embedded in a fir forest at an altitude of 1000 m 😍
For us, the Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort & Spa is the best address in the Flims-Laax-Falera region. This spectacular 5-star wellness resort is located in the middle of a 20,000 m² park, an exclusive oasis amid wide meadows, quiet hiking trails and fascinating mountain panoramas.
Despite home advantage, it actually took 37 years and a pandemic to finally dive into the most famous lake in Carinthia. We have spent the past few years traveling to foreign continents, completely forgetting that there are a few magical pearls to discover in our own country 😍
Our 4th wedding anniversary was getting closer and we wanted to do something really special. I had kept an eye on Villa Honegg for a long time, I knew it from various Instagram photos on which the breathtaking infinity pool with a view of the Swiss mountains and Lake Lucerne could be seen. Usually not our league in terms of price, but if you are looking for something very special for a special day …
Admittedly, I had my problems with Switzerland at the beginning. As nice and correct as the Swiss are … You won’t find connections so quickly here. When Sven moved a few kilometers further to the Pfäffikersee after 2 years, a lot changed …
Every gourmet should be familiar with the award-winning Ikarus restaurant at Hangar 7 in Salzburg. We had been thinking about paying a visit to this gourmet temple for a long time. When Sven was given vouchers when he turned 40, we immediately reserved a table 😋
It is absolutely no secret that we like to drink wine and love hiking 😍 A combination of both is therefore the perfect day for us 😉 I have already reported on our favorite wine region in Austria in my blog about the South Styrian Wine Route. Now we wanted to explore a wine region in Switzerland for a change.
