Nature in Switzerland.
22 May 2026
It is only a few kilometres from Elgg Castle to the thousand-year-old Hauenstein Castle on the summit of the Hauenberg. What both castles have in common is that they can no longer be seen in their original form. Elgg Elgg Castle, Kyburg Castle and the Hauenstein ruins Elgg Castle, however, is still inhabited, whereas Hauenstein … Read more » “Elgg Castle, the Hauenstein Ruins and the Guhwilmühle”
28 April 2026
The Ryburg salt mines are now part of Schweizer Salinen AG, a consortium comprising three mines in Bex, Pratteln and Ryburg. Ryburg is part of the municipality of Möhlin (Canton of Aargau), just a few kilometres from Rheinfelden. This site on the Rhine was already inhabited in Roman times. This is hardly surprising given its … Read more » “The Celts, Romans, Storchs and nature of Möhlin”
12 April 2026
The history of the Taubenloch Gorge (Taubenlochschlucht) as a north-south link and gateway to the Jura dates back to Roman times. The main route from Marseille via Lake Geneva to the Rhine formed one way, whilst a second ran from Bern (Engehalbinsel) deep into the Jura. The Roman Era The two routes crossed at the … Read more » “The Taubenloch Gorge, Petinesca, the Prince-Bishopric of Basel and Bern”
10 March 2026
In the Middle Ages, the forest was a place of danger and mystery. Nobody went for a walk for pleasure. Today, on the other hand, the forest is a refuge for rest, fresh air and the experience of pure nature. The quality of life in the city is closely related to its size, particularly in … Read more » “Nature and Trees in Basel”
9 March 2026
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6 December 2025
From Lake Les Brenets (Swiss name; Lake Chaillexon is the French name), the River Doubs forms the border between France and Switzerland, passing through the beautiful medieval town of Saint-Ursanne (canton of Jura). This river is already a story in itself. Its name derives from the Latin dubius, “doubter”. With good reason, because from its source in … Read more » “Nature Park Doubs, St. Ursanne, Soubey’s Mill and the river Doubs”
26 November 2025
The Romans came, saw, conquered, and then left the territory of present-day Switzerland, but they left behind a lasting presence. They founded the first Roman colonies (Colonia Iulia Equestris (Nyon), Colonia Augusta Rauracorum (Augst and Kaiseraugst), Colonia Pia Flavia Constans Emerita Helvetiorum Foederata, known as Aventicum (Avenches), and Forum Claudii Vallensium (Martigny). Moreover, the Roman … Read more » “The Swiss History of Wahlen”
20 November 2025
The world’s most international and inter-cantonal tramway is number 10, which runs from Dornach (canton of Solothurn) via Arlesheim, Münchenstein (canton of Basel-Landschaft ), Basel (canton of Basel-Stadt), Binningen, Bottmingen, Oberwil and Therwil, Ettingen, Witterswil, Bättwil (kanton Basel-Landschaft), Flüh (canton of Solothurn), the village of Leymen in Alsace (France) to Rodersdorf (canton of Solothurn). The … Read more » “Saint John Nepomuk and tramway 10 of Basel”
6 October 2025
The Schnebelhorn (1,292 m) is the highest peak in the canton of Zurich. The mountain is located in the Töss Valley. The Schnebelhorn The Töss, with a length of 60 kilometres, not only gives the valley its name, but also has a special characteristic that, this time, has nothing to do with climate change: it … Read more » “The Highest Mountain in the Canton of Zurich and Direct Democracy”
1 September 2025
The Muotatal in the canton of Schwyz is as large in area as the canton of Zug. The area not only has various natural pearls but also a beautiful monastery. Most inhabitants live in the village of Muota. The Monastery The monastery chronicle reports that in 1224, Beguines and Beghards already had housing and a … Read more » “The Muotatal, the Monastery St. Josef and the Hölloch Caves”
