The Bernese Alps: Blüemlisalphütte

The Bernese alps is a wonderful hiking destination with a great panorama of the surrounding glacier landscape.  Living in or having visited Switzerland might have given you the opportunity to listen to our swiss-german music. A very famous song that was released in 1985 titled …

The Maderanertal – spectacular high alpine scenery

A rough natural paradise A wild and romantic mountain world awaits you! In the Maderanertal you will encounter natural beauties such as glaciers, lakes and mountain streams.  This quiet, natural paradise is located around 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Gotthard autobahn. …

Around the turquoise Göscheneralpsee

The Göscheneralptal is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alps I will now share one of my favorite hiking destinations with you. You may or may not have heard of the majestic blue Göscheneralpsee located in Andermatt in the canton of Uri. The …

The Queen of the Mountains

The queen of the mountains – you may have read these words in brochures or advertisements for Swiss tourism. Yet, do you know where the “queen”  is? Let me give you a little hint below: Enjoy breathtaking views sweeping over the Swiss Plateau, the alps …

Idyllic Side Valleys

Let me begin with a quick overview of what we have seen in the past couple of weeks: Imprint Inspiration #1: Starting up North at 66.6° – here Imprint Inspiration #2: The most famous mountain hut in the world – here Imprint Inspiration #3: Idyllic …

The most famous mountain hut in the world

The Äscher mountain hut is located in the canton of Appenzell, in the Schwende district. This picture-perfect inn has existed since 1846, making it one of the oldest mountain huts in Switzerland. The current structure was initially erected in 1860 as a rock shelter for …

Starting at 66.6° North

A highlight of any hike or trip is a rest in a beautiful, authentic cabin or hut. Each and every accommodation I present to you will stand out for its unique character. Peppered with informative information, hiking tips in the region and exciting stories, this …