The Alps are far from uniform. Austria looks completely different from Slovenia. The Swiss mountains are just as distinct, and the Dolomites are in a league of their own. Over the summer, we visited many different mountain regions, and we’d like to share a road trip to some of the most beautiful places in the mountains.
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Easter is just around the corner. I’ve already dyed the eggs. The sparkling wine is chilling. All that’s missing is the right dish for Easter brunch. Just in time, a Swiss woman sent me a recipe for an authentic Swiss braided bread. It tastes different from the braided yeast breads I know from Austria and Bavaria. Perfect. It’ll be a delicious addition to Easter breakfast.
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I’m excited. And the anticipation is building. At long last, I’m on my way to Switzerland again. This time, though, it’s not to play sports myself, but to cheer on the athletes. The Winter Youth Olympic Games 2020 are being held in Lausanne, and I get to watch some of the events live. Even as I try to contain my own excitement about this huge event, I find myself wondering how the athletes must be feeling.
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The 5 Lakes Hike is considered one of Switzerland’s most beautiful panoramic hikes. The high-altitude trail passes five crystal-clear mountain lakes and offers fresh perspectives at every turn. Sabine Moosbrugger also raves about the hike and its impressive views.
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Blausee may not be particularly large, but it is still one of Switzerland’s best-known mountain lakes. That’s probably thanks in large part to its striking color. After all, Blausee’s name means “blue lake,” and it certainly lives up to it. That’s why it’s worth a visit, as “MizutayioGP” told me on YouTube. Have you heard of the fascinating Blausee?
Continue reading “Blausee in Switzerland: A Must-See with Crystal-Clear Water”Oeschinensee is one of the larger mountain lakes in Switzerland. Above Kandersteg, at an altitude of 1.578 metres, the lake’s blue water glitters in the sun. The mountain lake is worth a trip, says "denon 6000" in a comment under my YouTube video. He also shares some hiking tips with me. Have you heard of the picturesque Oeschinensee?
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My excitement grows as I watch the landscape roll past the train window. Green pastures meet rugged peaks. Every now and then, a waterfall plunges into the depths, and elsewhere I pass idyllic mountain villages. Typical Switzerland, I think to myself. But what exactly is “typical” of Switzerland? And how would I know, anyway? So far, I’ve only been here to ski. I don’t know the country or its hiking regions at all in summer. But that’s about to change. Over the next few days, I’ll be getting to know Graubünden and the destinations of Davos-Klosters, Arosa and Lenzerheide better.
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I look at the packing list. Then at the pile on the floor in front of me. Is that really everything? For the third time, I go through it all, ticking off the things I've packed, and finally stow my gear in my backpack. A week in Switzerland is just around the corner. I'm taking part in the Blogger Hike Challenge, which will take me to Graubünden for five days.
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The ski season is over, and I’ve visited lots of ski resorts. So many of you keep asking me which one I think is the best. But I really can’t answer that. For one thing, while I know lots of them, I’m a long way from knowing them all. And for another, everyone has their own preferences. So I passed the question on to you and ran a poll on YouTube to find out which resort is your favourite. I don’t want to keep the results to myself, so here they are…
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