Central Switzerland is without a doubt one of the most stunning regions in the country. The oddly shaped Lake Lucerne — Vierwaldstätersee is graced with 5 peaks which offer incredible views of the lake and region. 3 of them are accessible year round and all boast fun summer activities! This map contains a blurb about …
5 Amazing Views Around Lake Lucerne
The Lake Lucerne region has 5 stunning mountain peaks offering amazing views of different aspects of the oddly shaped Vierwaldstätersee. 3 are open year round but all 5 are the rage in Summer. Accessibility to each is an experience: Two boast the “First Ever in the World” One the “Tallest in Europe” Most involve taking …
4 Legged Symbol of Switzerland: The Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards are perhaps one of the most recognizable dog breeds in the world. They are are often portrayed with a barrel around their necks containing a rejuvenating alcohol — a fable, by the way. These dogs became infamous for the role they played in Alpine Rescue, most notably during the 19th Century, on the …
The Grand Mythen: Hiking Schwyz
There are many things that I hope for in life and among them is sharing the journey with friends and family, but above all, to be healthy enough to do so well in to my golden years. My grandfather was active into his 90s and was heralded at his local fitness center and pool hall …
Discovering the Jochpass in Engelberg
Temperatures reached 30°C last week and it finally felt like summer! To make it even better, my husband took a couple days off work so we could go exploring when it would be arguably less crowded than the weekend. On Friday, we took the top off the convertible, packed a picnic lunch and the camera …
Stanserhorn Cabrio: Top Down and Ready to Go !
A Stanserhorn Cabrio® Experience Many children and not a few adults would give their eyeteeth to have a backyard playground like mine. There is Mount Pilatus, home to the World’s Steepest Cogwheel train and Dragon legends, which dominates the horizon from just about any point in Lucerne and hovers above the Central Post Office like …