Christmas Concert
During the time of Advent (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas) the whole country gets into a Christmas mood: shops sell Christmas gifts, decorations, chocolates and small fur trees.
This is also the season for beautiful concerts.
I attended a concert at the „Peace“ church in […]
President Trump again
The race between Harris and Trump seemed to be very tight. And now Trump not only wins the presidency but the Republicans also take the Senate. This will give Trump enormous power to push through his agenda.
As the 47th president he plans to include his newest […]
Falling Leaves
October is a month of beauty with a tinge of sadness. The exhilarating colours of the leaves of different kinds of trees are a feast for the eye and the soul. Each leave is unique and beautifully crafted.
In this season the leaves turn from green into […]
Circus Knie
The national Swiss Circus Knie was founded over 200 years ago (in 1803) by Friedrich Knie and is one of the oldest circus in Europe. The Knie family is still running the the show!
The long history of the company reflects a lot about the ups […]
Open Air Museum Ballenberg
Tucked behind Brienz (about 30’ from Interlaken) is the open air museum of Ballenberg. A number of traditional old houses from different parts of Switzerland were taken apart and then built up on the grounds.
„Take an exciting journey through history with more than 100 original, centuries-old […]
The Euro Soccer Cup 2024
Switzerland beat Germany in a thrilling match to reach the quarter-finals. The match between Switzerland and the famous English team took place on July 6. Despite two 45-minute periods plus 30 minutes of extra time, the score remained tied at 1:1, with England only winning a decisive penalty […]