Switzerland

Granite, Glaciers, and the Deep Blue of Reservoirs: A Day at the Grimsel Pass

It is Wednesday, August 15, 2023. The air is crisp and clear as we, my Sister-in-law Basia, here daughter Anja, my wife Hania and me, leave the Aare Gorge near Innertkirchen behind, the tires of our car gripping the first switchbacks of the Grimsel Pass road. It is a journey into another world—away from the […]

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Peak Happiness above Grindelwald: A Morning at First

Monday, August 13, 2023 The day begins early. Together with Basia, Anja, Hania, and Simon, I set off from railway station in Grindelwald to the First Gondola. It was a relatively sunny day, but a light veil of clouds draped the sky – a blessing, as it kept the temperature pleasantly cool for our adventure.

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Wengen – Jungfraujoch

Sunday, August 12, 2023 The morning begins शांत and clear in Wengen. The air is fresh, almost transparent, and a soft light rests over the rooftops, promising an extraordinary day. We set out early—my sister-in-law Basia, her daughter Anja, my wife Hania, our son Simon, and I. The inexpensive ticket we managed to secure feels

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Bäregghütte, Grindelwald

Route: Grindelwald Grund – Swing Canyon – Grindelwald Dorf – Eiger Ultratrails – Marmorbruch – Grindelwald Grund Date: 24.09.2024 Length: approx. 14 km round tripElevation gain: around 850 mTotal time: about 7–8.5 hours including lunch break Leaving the parking area at Grindelwald Grund in the fresh morning air, I began my hike along the Schwarze

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