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Swiss Alps 100 Endurance Race in Valais (2019)Sportograf

The Swiss Alps 100 endurance race is pure alpine magic

I'm just back from a week in Goms, the valley that runs from Brig to the base of the Furka Pass in the Valais. I helped organize the Swiss Alps 100...
Migros Fitnesspark Hamam Muenstergasse - Zurich Hammam

Hammam Zürich: An escape to the oriental hammam at Fitnesspark

All but twelve minutes is how long it takes from the wintry streets of Zürich’s Old Town from the steamy Turkish Hamam at Münstergasse...
FlyTicino Tandem Paragliding

We tried paragliding with FlyTicino (and we'll do it again!)

Six months ago, I would have never dreamed of lifting off a mountainside like bird. But today, I will be doing just that! You see, I have this habit of...
Wild Swim Switzerland - Lake Caumadconvertini/Flickr

Psst! Here are 9 Swiss rivers and lakes for wild swimming...

From crystal rivers to opal lakes, Switzerland offers some of the best wild swimming in Europe. Here are 9 Swiss rivers and lakes we love for wild swimming...
SO geht Fussball

2018 Soccer World Cup: Public viewing sites in Switzerland

You always remember where you were during the great matches. For the 2018 Soccer World Cup, we've compiled a list of all public viewing sites...
Schweizersiche Sportmittelschule Engelberg

The time I went cross-country skiing with an Olympian

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Sports High School in Engelberg. There, Olympians-in-the-making told me about their motivation - and they took me...

Our little guide on kayaking on the Thur and Rhine rivers

My better half is cleaning our kayak from all the spider webs. Because we're leaving everyday life behind as we paddle the Thur and Rhine rivers...

Add these winter activities to your Swiss bucket list

Switzerland has not always carried the reputation of being a playground for winter sports enthusiasts. But today, there are a number of winter activities...

These Swiss lakes have a good chance of freezing over

There is never a guarantee that Switzerland's lakes freeze over. Because for a perfect surface of black ice, several environmental factors need to align...