The Mount Niesen hike, also known as ‘The Swiss Pyramid’ due to its distinctive shape, offers an incredible hiking experience in the heart of the Bernese Alps. Towering at 2,362 meters, Niesen’s near-perfect pyramidal form commands attention, and its summit rewards hikers with unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding alpine scenery, including over 400 peaks. …
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Gleckstein Hut (Glecksteinhütte) sits above Grindelwald with incredible views down into the valley, while dramatic glaciers loom behind in the mountains. It’s an incredible place to stay the night and enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Truly one of my favorites. A few hundred meters above the Gleckstein Hut is the Chrinnerhorn summit, a peak accessible …
If you’re looking for a high-altitude hike with breathtaking views of the Bernese Oberland region in Switzerland, the Schynige Platte Hike to Faulhorn to First trail is a fantastic option. This trail is famous for its panoramic vistas of iconic peaks like Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, as well as stunning Alpine lakes and lush meadows. …
The Eiger Trail is a breathtaking hiking route situated in the Swiss Alps. It allows hikers to get close to the imposing north face of the Eiger mountain. The trail begins at Alpiglen and ends at Eigergletscher, covering around 6 kilometers and taking about 2-3 hours to complete depending on your speed. As you traverse …
The Faulhorn hike from Grindelwald via First and Bachalpsee is truly a great adventure for a day-hike that will traverse you through some mindblowing scenery of epic mountainscapes, alpine lakes, fields of wildflowers and some local Swiss Marmots hiding in the bushes. HIKING FROM FIRST TO FAULHORN SUMMIT In this blog post, I’ll share everything …
Switzerland is easily one of the most ‘epic’ countries I have visited. You’ll experience countless moments where you are completely lost for words because Switzerland is one of the most scenic countries in the world. However, it is also one of the most expensive places to visit so it takes a bit of planning to …
Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in the world and if it wasn’t for its incredible beauty, many would overlook travel to Switzerland purely because of their budget. However, the Swiss Alps and stunning nature, convince many that backpacking in Switzerland on a budget is worth it. While it may not be a …
Interlaken is famous for its scenic mountain views, beautiful lakes, an array of nearby hikes, and paragliding. Interlaken is the best place to base in Switzerland as it is central to many key areas. I based here for over a month while exploring Switzerland. Staying in Interlaken is also cheaper than in popular towns like …
Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places to visit on earth. But it is also a notoriously expensive country to spend on vacation. I stayed for 100 days in Switzerland and tested out many of the hostels around the country throughout my adventures! I created this article about the best hostels in Switzerland to …
Switzerland is one of the most scenic places to visit on earth and travelers from far-flung places come to this beautiful country to witness before their eyes the tantalizing views of the Alps. There are a lot of distinctively different regions to stay in Switzerland so this guide should help you consider which is the …
My final week in Switzerland before heading off to Tunisia for a one-week break, was a whirlwind of epic hikes. With 6 hikes in 7 days, my legs got a workout and so did my camera. Incredible conditions with low-level clouds where only topped by a few incredible sunsets and sunrises from the mountain huts. …
Life on the road is often seen as the ultimate freedom. No lock-in contracts, no fixed abode, nothing holding you back from the adventure of a lifetime. It’s all true. Everything you have heard is true. However, at what cost does that freedom come? The cost is generally on your diet, health, sleep, comfort, practicality …