Journey to Switzerland, Austria and Germany

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had to prefer a carriage 250 years ago, but Thomas Mann was already fascinated by a journey through the wild landscape in 1912 with newer technology: for a journey through Switzerland, the train is perfect.

Journey to Switzerland, Austria and Germany

We were just finishing up a yodeling lesson in tiny Habkern, Switzerland, when we heard the cows were coming down the mountain.

Today I was in the hilly landscape above the Waldhof, very close to Hattingen and the Bergerhof. I could already see from a distance that it was full of rattles there. The sky shone in summer blue, and the sun rays felt warm in summer. Well - my sweater was way too warm, maybe it was because of it. Nature once again really drew from the fullness – the fresh air, the great view and the birds, who chirped so cheerfully as...