Quick 3-day Itinerary for Switzerland (Swiss Alps)

Many people reach out to me looking for advice on visiting Switzerland, in-particular the Swiss Alps. I have created an easy itinerary of what I would recommend on your first visit to Switzerland. If you have more time, of course, I would recommend visiting so much more of Switzerland. But if it is just the … Read more Quick 3-day Itinerary for Switzerland (Swiss Alps)

5 must-do hikes in Ticino, Switzerland

1. Monte Generoso Mount Generoso offers breathtaking views of both Switzerland and Italy. There are many different hikes leading to the top, most of which you can find here. We have taken the shorter (4 hour) hike from the Bella Vista parking lot. You can take the train from Riva San Vitale, hike from Mendriso, … Read more 5 must-do hikes in Ticino, Switzerland

Climbing Monte Generoso in Switzerland

We have a view of Monte Generoso from our bedroom window and have wanted to hike it for years. Finally, this last weekend we made the climb. Mount Generoso offers breathtaking views of both Switzerland and Italy. We did a bit of research before climbing the mountain. There are a few options to get … Read more Climbing Monte Generoso in Switzerland

A visit to Samichlaus

December 4, 2007January 17, 2017Gelatotravels

We made a visit to Samichlaus in the forrest on Sunday. We hiked with some friends into the forrest to a cabin where Samichlaus was waiting to tell us a story. We didn’t understand the story….afterwards Jacob said “Mom, he told the story in Schweizer Deutsch so I couldn’t understand it.” He’s learning High German.

A little concerned by the donkey. The man in the cape is Schmutzli he visits the not so good kids.

One thought on “A visit to Samichlaus”

Maughans says:

December 4, 2007 at 3:37 pm

awww how interesting…just kidding that seems really cool! Jonah looked excited to see the guy in the beird!

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