The image we have of cows is of sweet beasts calmly munching grass all day long as they cling to the sides of the Swiss Alps or lay about on green meadows. But the more observant among you know that many cows in...
Archive - 2011
Swiss Winter Wonders: Walking on Frozen Lake Zürich
Incredible as it may sound, Lake Zürich with a mass of 3900 km³ can actually freeze over! The records show that since 1233, the lake has been frozen 26 times, the last time taking place in 1963. Especially long lasting...
The annual Onion Market in Bern is all about… onions!
Every fourth Monday in November, Bern shall awaken to the sounds and smells of the traditional Onion Market. From the railway station and down the...
Innovative CARSCANS Collages by Christian Grund
I cannot get my eyes off of these innovative masterpieces from Christian Grund’s CARSCANS project! Inspired by David Hockney’s picture collages and recent cataloging trends such as Google Earth, his objects are...
Taking off at the Runway 34 Restaurant in Zürich
The concepts of "airline" and "restaurant" have been combined many times all over the world. And fortunately for anyone in the Zürich area, Runway 34 is...
Is it possible to see the Northern Lights in Switzerland?
Discover the magic of the Northern Lights in Switzerland. Rare yet real, learn when and where to see them.
The “Hobby” Side of Switzerland – Photography about Quirky Swiss Hobbies
Switzerland is a country of hobby clubs and leisure organizations. There is even a saying that all Swiss belong to at least one club. An ingenious series...
An earth friendly Swiss hobbit home
Recently, I was driving through the countryside near Zürich and about ran into a ditch! In the green pastures near Winterthur, I had spotted what looked like a UFO! Or was it? As it turns out, I was looking at a very...
What to see on a 5-day trip to Switzerland
Switzerland is undoubtedly the most beautiful place that I have ever visited! Here are some tips on what to see on a 5 day trip to Switzerland...