What are you going to do about the coming winter? The simple answer is: Renting skis and taking advantage of the snow. If you are unsure what...
Tag - sports
Christian
Swiss Visitors at the London Olympics 2012
It has always been Rafael’s and my dream to visit the Olympic Games. Hearing that London is very affordable and less crowded at the end of the 2012 Olympics, we said: Let’s do it! Eighteen hours after the flight...
Olivia
VIP treatment on the Runca Downhill Trail in Flims
The Runca downhill trail is located in Flims, a true hotspot for mountain biking. As with most sports activities, Flims doesn't miss a beat.
Paul Hilliard
Disappointed Swiss Olympic Committee Requests New Sports
The Swiss are not happy with their Olympic performance in the summer games. The team expected as many as seven medals, but received only four...
Bill Harby
Switzerland is basically downhill heaven for mountain bikers
I’ve played just about every sport, but nothing has satisfied me more than downhill mountain biking. Coming to live in Switzerland four years ago, I was really skeptical about what I’d find...
Running in Switzerland: here’s why it’s a runner’s best friend
Switzerland is a treasure trove for runners. Thanks to vitaparcours and Finnish paths, you never have to get bored of running in Switzerland.
Paul Janes
Learning to Ski in Laax
As a repatriated Swiss who grew up in Canada, there are two smudges on my character profile. The first one is that I don’t much care for hockey. The second blemish is that I don’t ski...
2012: Let’s Start Running!
So here we are in 2012, and you did it: You’ve made a New Year’s resolution to be more active and start running. Like so many things in Switzerland, it was not the Swiss who invented running, but they do it very well...
The Most Beautiful Swiss Marathon is a Virgin – Jungfrau Marathon
Humans are runners. Whether you are a runner or a hiker and are looking for the most beautiful challenge, the Jungfrau Marathon should definitely be...
