Discover the 14 best places to visit and hikes to do around Andermatt in the Swiss Alps. From royal blue lakes to endless glaciers and the source of the Rhine, there is much to experience.   1). Andermatt The village of Andermatt is located in the Uri Alps and is a hub between the pass connections of eastern and western as well as northern and southern Switzerland. A special feature around Andermatt is that the four sources of the important rivers Rhine, Rhone, Reuss and Ticino spring here. Accordingly, there are many hiking and sightseeing possibilities as dreamlike destinations, which ..read more

Lake Caumasee, the green-blue mountain lake in the Grisons Alps, is known as the gem of Flims. Named as the most beautiful mountain lake in Switzerland in 2016, Lake Caumasee has also gained a lot of popularity in recent years thanks to social media. The lake, which is located at almost 1000 meters above sea level, is easily accessible on foot. Here we show the best activities you can do in summer and all other seasons.   Summer In summer, Lake Caumasee is a bathing paradise in the Swiss Alps. Shining green-blue, it attracts hundreds of people every day. So many that the limited parking ..read more

The milk-blue Lake Brienz is a jewel in the Bernese Oberland. Here are some of the top highlights for unforgettable moments.   Lake Brienz is a pearl surrounded by the Alps of the Bernese Oberland and was already settled in the 7th century. Thanks to its beauty and steep mountains, the lake offers many opportunities for unforgettable moments of any kind. Some of the main attractions you can find here. Giessbach Falls above Lake Brienz The Giessbach Falls above Lake Brienz can be reached in about 15 minutes from Brienz. Here you will encounter a breathtaking natural spectacle. The waterf ..read more

Experience a leisurely hike to the power spot “Risleten Gorge” at Lake Lucerne. A beautiful mountain-lake panorama and a picturesque waterfall await you. Short summary of the hike to the Risleten Gorge Breathtaking hike to a place of power on Lake Lucerne Arrival by public transport to Beckenried Boden or Emmetten Schöneck (hiking time approx. 1h20min each way). Arrival by car to Rütenen (walking time approx. 45min each way). Parking costs 2CHF/h. 5 minutes before the Risleten Gorge, there is a picnic area with barbecue facilities, table and benches and swimming opportunities in summer. Even ..read more

The Tamina Gorge near Bad Ragaz is one of the top places to visit in the region and attracts many Swiss and tourists every year.   Tamina Gorge – a long history The gorge did not acquire an important presence only today. As early as the 13th century, hunters discovered a spring with a temperature of around 36.5 degrees celcius and around 7,000 to 8,000 liters of bubbling water per minute. It quickly turned out to be a healing spring. That’s why ladders and ropes were used to bring the sick people to the spring. Even the famous physician Paracelsus examined the Tamina thermal spring. Then ..read more

The Sigriswil Panorama Bridge has been attracting people from all over the world for a few years now. Here you will find everything worth knowing about the bridge and great tips.   One of the longest suspension bridges in the world Who would have thought in 2013, when the suspension bridge in Sigriswil was built, that this would become one of the most famous bridges in the world? Probably no one! The 340 meter long panoramic bridge descends about 180 meters into the valley and is therefore only suitable for people who are free from giddiness. The more people on the bridge, the more it sh ..read more

Lake Blausee is one of the most famous lakes in Switzerland and in the region Bernese Oberland. Therefore the mountain lake has a lot to offer as an excursion destination for a half day trip. In this detailed blog article you will learn everything you can do in the nature park and what are the best times to visit the place. Text and pictures by Marc Gottwald   The way to the Blausee lake and the history of its creation A leisurely walk of around five to ten minutes takes you to the Blausee, one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. The path to the lake is paved and stroller-friendl ..read more

Discover 11 free lidos & swimming places in Zurich and the region. Bathing fun is guaranteed here. Text and pictures by Marc Gottwald Favorites in the city of Zurich There are so many beautiful rivers and lakes in Switzerland. And Zurich has various of them in the vicinity including many free lidos and swimming spots that are too beautiful not to visit. Accordingly, we show you our favorites here. We will start with the lidos in the city of Zurich, before we move on to the region. All of them can be reached in a maximum of 45 minutes from the city center. If you go to one of the lidos and ..read more

Grindelwald is with the Jungfrau region one of the most beautiful places to visit in Switzerland. Not without reason the Jungfrau region belongs to the Unesco World Heritage. Here we present our top excursion, sights and places to visit in Grindelwald. Text and pictures by Marc Gottwald   Jungfraujoch The Jungfraujoch is known far beyond the Swiss borders and is considered the most popular tourist attraction in Switzerland. With the slogan “Top of Europe”, the Jungfrau region has landed a marketing hit, because the Jungfraujoch is also the highest train station in Europe. In addition, t ..read more

Immerse yourself in the dream world of Soglio. The fairy-tale village is picturesque in summer as well as in winter and is called the sun terrace of the canton of Graubünden. Text and pictures by Marc Gottwald Everyone who has ever visited Soglio knows that the village in Graubünden is a very special place. The architecture with the impressive church and the charming houses framed by gigantic mountains including glaciers makes Soglio a dream. It is not without reason that the village with 300 inhabitants was voted as the most beautiful village in Switzerland by the Swiss in 2015. When you co ..read more