Tag: hiking

Germany

Hiking in the Swabian Alb: Hiking the Zipfelbachtal to the Randecker Maar and Ziegelhütte

The sun is shining, the trees are in bloom, and I find myself looking for family-friendly hikes in the region. I’m craving the mountains, but can’t commit to a long holiday. I am in luck because the area surrounding Esslingen is full of beautiful hikes with stunning views. From ridge walks and vineyard hills, or just a bit further to the Swabian Alb, there is a lot to explore! Today I want to take you to the Swabian Alb along the Zipfelbach Valley, through a volcanic crater, and finally to to a farm stand, before enjoying a country house for […]

Switzerland

Engelberg Switzerland Summer Mountain Family Holiday

There’s not much more I love than summer in the mountains, and Engelberg was no exception. With family-friendly mountain hikes, an alpine coaster, enchanting interactive playgrounds, and alpine lake hikes, Engelberg delivers. Here are our family’s favorite things to do in Engelberg in the summer. Grotzenwäldi Spielplatz: Enchanting Alpine Lake Playground I would hesitate to call Grotzenwäldi an actual spielplatz, or playground — yet it is the most idyllic spot for kids and adults: a beautiful alpine lake lined with wooden paddle-rafts and plenty of outdoor grills, tables, and firewood. Grab a stone table in the shade, then take out […]

Austria

Austrian Alpine Summer Playgrounds – Holiday with Children

I found myself craving a summer holiday with our three small children and began searching what we could possibly do that would be fun for the kids, the least amount of hassle for the adults, where we would ALL be entertained for multiple days on end, and is stroller friendly. Does this magical formula exist? I am happy to say a resounding YES, it does! I present you the Austrian alps and their glorious alpine playgrounds. Austrian Alps with Kids The Austrian alps have entered the chat! Let me tell you that the Austrian alps are the most kid friendly […]