Alps Archives - Switzerland Expat Online Magazine

Hiking is Switzerland's Real National Sport

May 12, 2012

To the average Swiss person, melting snow simply means it’s time to put away their snow gear and break out their hiking gear...

Mt. Schilthorn - In the Footsteps of James Bond

January 21, 2012

Back in the late 1960's, building a revolving restaurant on top…

A Swiss Beauty Pageant of a Different Kind - Miss Beatenberg 2011

November 4, 2011

The beautiful autumn sunshine broke through the clouds, revealing a clear blue sky above and perfect conditions below. It was the day of the Miss Beatenberg contest. This is no ordinary pageant, as the winner does not give a speech, win a world trip or pose for toothpaste commercials. In fact, it is doubtful if Miss Beatenberg even realizes she has competed...

Swiss Stuntman Sets 7 World Records in 8 Days

August 30, 2011

Bragging rights are a sweet thing if you have them, but they sure come at a high prize for some – no pun intended! Freddy Nock is a Swiss stuntman who braced himself to set no less than seven world records in seven days! Read more...

In this Swiss Alps residence, rustic meets modern

June 24, 2011

Only few houses are inspiring enough for me to contemplate giving up wireless internet. I am not saying that this cozy Alpine cottage should...

Kleine Scheidegg by Tata Vislevskaya

May 12, 2011

With hiking season just around the corner, Russian photographer Tata Vislevskaya deserves some serious credit. Because her unique perspective and obvious love of nature...