All tagged winter in Switzerland

Winter Hut Life: Swiss Huts in the Snow

A night at a mountain hut in Switzerland is always a memorable experience, but staying at one in the winter feels extra special. After the freezing night sets in, no one ventures outside, and the hut becomes a snug little refuge, bustling and lively, but also somehow intimate and calm. It's such a wintry, cozy atmosphere. Summer huts have their charm, but winter huts? In the Swiss Alps? Pretty magical.

Guest Post: A Winter Holiday in Scoul

One of the best parts of running this blog has been connecting with fellow hikers and mountain lovers who are discovering their own corners of the Alps. Today, I'm thrilled to share a guest post from a reader who was inspired by some of our ski resort reviews and wanted to return the favor with their own insider guide to Scuol—a gem in the Lower Engadin that doesn't always get the attention it deserves.

Snowshoeing in Switzerland

I had never snowshoed before moving to Switzerland, and now, I quite literally can’t imagine winters without it. Too dramatic? Maybe so, but snowshoeing is my favorite winter activity and the key to surviving - even thriving - in winter is to find at least one winter activity that you enjoy. Preferably one that makes you feel like you are inside a snow globe. Enter: Snowshoeing in Switzerland!