Waterfalls at Siebenbrünnen, Lenk

Here one of my favorite spots in the Bernese Oberland. From the mountain village of Lenk it is only a short hike up to Siebenbrünnen (seven fountains), the source of the Simme river. For the more serious hiker a path leads up along the waterfalls to Flueseeli. But even if you're just looking for a cozy alpine hut, a cold beer and traditional Swiss food, the restaurant up at Siebenbrünnen is worth an excursion.

A bird's eye view on Stockhorn

A few days ago I was invited to a helicopter flight. We left Berne Airport to the east and flew a loop over the hills of the Emmental before heading towards the Stockhorn and Niesen. Guys, no need to say anything, if I show you those pics... Oh, and I can recommend this company: http://www.mountainflyers.ch

Friday evening: how about a fire at the river, a steak under the stars

Springtime. Here my suggestion for those who don't feel thrilled by the idea to spend Friday evenings in shopping malls, cinemas and bars. How about a cozy place in the woods, a fire and some juicy steaks unter the sky. Last Friday, my wife and I were facing this as an alternative to grocery shopping after a busy week in the office. Well, no need to explain why and how we decided... Location: Kander Valley ( 46°41'48.09"N, 7°37'51.87"E).

View towards Aeschi from Tschentenalp

This post is for Mike Figgy and everyone else with family in Aeschi, Switzerland. Thanks Mike for your comment on our Christmas greetings post. My wife told my about your comment on the T-bar ski lift at Tschentenalp this morning and when we reached the top, I decided to take a picture of Frutigtal and Aeschi to give you a (nearly) live image of your family's village. Aeschi is marked with a read dot. Niederhorn and Sichlä (u-shape mountain pass) in the background. ...and yep, we still need a little more snow to consider it a perfect winter :)