Hi Lovelies! Are you having a nice weekend? My boyfriend and I went for a hike with friends yesterday. We like to see new places, since this country has so much great nature to offer and after finding a little article online about an insider hiking tip, we decided to give it a go. It already sounded great, just reading about it, but once we got there I was seriously in awe. It was stunning! From all I’ve seen of Switzerland so far, this must be the most amazing spot. Very remote and simply idyllic.
Golzern in the alps
I would really like to share this beautiful location with you, but promise to keep it secret ok? ; )
View from the lift station
We took a little gondola lift up the mountains in the alps to reach a small village called Golzern. The view from up there was magical. You are completely surrounded by mountains and the village lays between green rolling hills.
Rolling hills in evening sunlight
Houses of the village of Gozern
The houses are mostly quite old and typical swiss, wooden and rustic.
Rustic old swiss houses
After walking for about half hour (we walked quite slowly ;)), you reach a beautiful little mountain lake.
View of the lake from afar
Fritzi and his friend Jackson were unstoppable when they smelled the water.
Fritzi and Jackson playing in the water
But who wouldn’t wanna jump in when you see this clean water surrounded with the most amazing scenery?
The perfect spot for a swim
I couldn’t resist either (even though that meant jumping in with trousers and T-Shirt!). The water wasn’t even cold – it was a perfectly refreshing swim!
Jumping in the lake!
Even the cows seemed to like to be near the water!
A cow grazing near the lake
After drying of in the sun, we had a snack at one of the mountain restaurants before hiking downhill.
Cute Bike station
Little boardwalk at the lake
Little farm on the way
The winding road takes you through the forest and grass fields, where you’ll meet lots of cows and pass pretty wild flowers.
Wild flowers at the side of the road
Wild flowers with a butterfly
More pretty wild flowers
Amazing tree on the side of the trail
We also picked small strawberries and deliciously sweet raspberries along the way.
Small sweet strawberry
At the end of the hike we walked along a rushing river – I was amazed by the variety of this hike, it really has it all!
The rushing river near Bristen
Along the road, you’ll find many spots with crystals that you can buy. It made me smile to see that they just put a cashbox next to the crystals, trusting that the people will pay. I love this about Switzerland! It feels so safe and innocent. See, this cashbox even still had the key on it!
Crystal station
Looking at the pictures I’m still amazed by this wonderful place and plan to go back soon. Happy times!
6 Comments
Polly
July 14, 2015 at 2:59 amThe last picture got me … after traveling through places where trust is fragile or non-existent, it is refreshing to see places where people have such faith in each other!
Greenderella
July 14, 2015 at 9:44 amI agree, it\’s something not very common around the world. When a stranger puts so much trust in you, it makes you want to return the good will – such a beautiful thing.
Jocelyne
July 17, 2015 at 7:32 amWow what a stunning view, I definitely have to go there!
Greenderella
July 17, 2015 at 1:55 pmIsn\’t it? I also wanna go back soon. 🙂
Eva @ Four Leaf Clover
July 17, 2015 at 5:04 pmBeeeautiful! Each photo looks like it could be a postcard! I wish I\’d gone here when I was in Switzerland – maybe someday in the future 🙂 I love your love for water and how you just go right in – bathing suit or not, haha!
Greenderella
July 18, 2015 at 9:04 amHahaha, sometimes the water just looks too inviting and I can\’t help myself! 😛 Luckily it was warm enough for the clothes to dry of quickly after. You should definitely visit that place one day – maybe we can go together!