Golfing and a visit to a cruise vessel – sounds adventurous! What a temptation when we discovered the offer of Knecht Reisen to combine three of our interests in one trip: Golfing, a visit to one of the most luxurious cruise vessels and excellent wining and dining. The decision was quickly taken and off we …
Bavarian veal sausage in a beer mug + thermal springs + endless golfing = Bad Griesbach Very recently we spent some days at the Bad Griesbach Golf Resort in Lower Bavaria which lies approx. 150 km east of Munich. Bad Griesbach is the biggest Golf Resort in Germany with 6 18-holes courses and 3 9-hole …
The Enea tree museum in Rapperswil. Imagine a place which hosts trees older than you can ever get. Trees which have travelled far without being a member of a frequent traveller’s club. Trees which send out rays of tranquility, serenity and dignity. Trees which have received their own stage by one of the world’s famous …
A firework of senses Who is not aware of it: Long working weeks and the smaller and bigger demands of daily life have led to a certain floppiness. The body would like to move in nature, the mind needs a change of scene and the soul would just like to relax. Not to forget our …
Active despite crutches Oh dear…! It happened shortly before the planned weekend trip. Being distracted and a false step resulting in a casted foot. How to travel if your travel companion is not jumping like a young deer but is stuck with a pair of crutches? Cancel the trip, look for an alternative on short …
A late frost – every winemaker’s nightmare Until recently we were enjoying the first signs of spring and the rising temperatures in the vineyard (see Spring awakening in the vineyard) – and now this! April 2017 has been the warmest month in vast parts of Switzerland since the start of weather recordings. The vines have …
Off to the vineyard Finally we are there. After the vines having spent a few months in peace and quiet during winter, the first warm days bring them back to life. The vines’ sap returns into the one year old wood which is now ready to receive its pruning for the year. Typically, the pruning …
Helikcopter flight Switzerland: Einsiedeln – alps in canton Glarus – Linthal – barrier lake Limmeren – Muotathal – Hochybrig – Mythen – Alpthal – Einsiedeln Our mission: We want to celebrate a big birthday. The lucky receiver of the surprise is absolutely fond of helicopters and the great Swiss mountains. We want to completely catch …