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News, Spring

Pfingsten Weekend: 25 Hikes & Activities (updated 2023)

Where you can hike on Pfingsten weekend, including mountains that are opening early for the holiday. Plus activities for non-hikers.

News

Discount Offers for October 2022

Discount and free offers available in October 2022.

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My Neverending Switzerland Hike To-Do List

My personal hiking to-do list so you can see a little behind the scenes of my planning process. What should I add to my list?

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10 reasons not to hike the Hardergrat (and 5 amazing trails to do instead!)

If you are considering hiking the infamously dangerous Hardergrat trail, please read this post to better understand the risks and consider alternate hikes that offer similar views.

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Winter bucket list for Switzerland 2022/23

Winter activities in Switzerland I still haven’t done and have added to my bucket list for next winter.

Blog, Food, Recipe

Cooking Mexican food in Switzerland

Cal-Mex recipes from my stint on the Swiss TV cooking show Mini Chuchi, Dini Chuchi.

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15 Slightly Scary Suspension Bridges in Switzerland

The best suspension bridges in Switzerland, those with the prettiest views, the most bounce, and the most interesting hikes.

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10 tips for staying safe at Swiss ski resorts during Covid-19

Here’s what to expect at Switzerland ski resorts during Covid-19 and ten tips for reducing your risk during ski season like buying lift passes online and choosing resorts with mostly chair lifts.

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10 Crazy Cable Cars in Switzerland

We’ve had a lot of memorable rides in crazy cable cars over the years: super tiny, open air, rotating, etc. Here are ten of our favorites.

Blog, News

Gondolas opening 13 June 2020

Here are a few more gondolas that are opening the weekend of 13 June 2020, giving you many more hiking options as summer season unfolds.

Blog, News, Trip Planning

Gondolas opening 6 June 2020

Mountain transport is officially allowed to open starting 6 June 2020. So I did some research and made a list of mountain areas that are open this coming weekend to help with your planning.

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Which trail map app do you like?

I’d love your help choosing which trail mapping app to use on our website.

Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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