Schäfler & Aescher – panoramic hike in the Alpstein region

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 🤣

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Seealpsee – picturesque mountain lake in the Alpstein region

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 😍

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Bern – Top Things to do in 24 hours

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.

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Velden – Birthday at the Wörthersee.

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 😍

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Villa Honegg – a perfect wedding anniversary

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 …

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Pfäffikersee – my second home

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 …

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