Wasserfallen, the beautiful mountain that straddles Basel and the Swiss Plateau, is the perfect location for a hike or family adventures....

Overview: This local hike, starting in Ettingen and concluding in Aesch seems to have it all. A horse farm, calming forests, vineyards,...

Overview: It is easy to see why this hike is a popular destination in the area. The remote alpine landscape provides unobstructed views...

To continue with our theme of how to read a Swiss Trail Marker, today we will explore the white-red-white trails, which are also known as...

Hiking in Switzerland is an absolute dream. With 65,000 km of well maintained and marked trails, hiking is one of the favorite past times...

Searching for the perfect spring hike doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, we recently discovered one of the most beautiful hikes not far...

Not far from Basel, nestled deep in the forest, sits a magical world of the elves for your children to explore. With multiple activities...

There is something absolutely magical about the autumn. Wearing sweaters, indulging in the cooler temperatures and experiencing the...

At least once a year, we, the Fresh Air Parents, arrange a weekend away or take day trips with our respective friends. Solo parent time...

If you are looking for a pleasant stroll on a weekend, consider the lovely route from Lampenberg to Wildenstein and back to Lampenberg....

As the sun finally made a long awaited appearance, we made a mad dash for the mountains. A full week into school and schedules and work,...

If your child is a fan of Globi, the famous Swiss cartoon that resembles a blue parrot, then look no further than Engstligenalp. This...

Get ready for a scenic adventure on the Buurelandweg Aargau theme trail. From the moment you arrive at Schloss Kasteln, this hike is...

"Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky." - Kahlil Gibran Are you familiar with forest bathing? Forest bathing is a term that...

The very short answer to the question, "Can children really hike to huts," is YES! Of course they can, but that it not to say that as...

This easy and educational trail is the ideal hike for a slow Sunday. If you reside near Basel, the drive is only 20 minutes away. With...

The Comic Trail Uetliberg with Ueli and Uta The new and exciting Comic Trail is now open in Uetliberg. Uetliberg is the urban escape...

A few years ago, we discovered a way to combine both the education of art and the natural world for our children. There is a lovely hike...

The mountains are a remarkable playground offering countless hours of hiking, skiing, and outdoor exploration. While enjoying natural...

This is our go-to hike on lazy weekends when we long for fresh air, but don't have the time or the energy to travel far. Regardless of...