Want to learn more about, Swiss traditions, politics, history or food culture, Bergli have a book for your Christmas list
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube Bergli Books Since 1988, Bergli Books has been publishing books in Switzerland that bridge intercultural gaps. Its mostly-English list focuses on the cultural diversity, rich history and cultural attitudes and values of the Swiss, and their interactions with international people living in Switzerland. Here I review 5 books sent to […]
Swiss beauty – skin and hair care review
Hi, my name is Louise and I am a skincare junky. I am an avid follower of Caroline Hirons, Dominique Sachse and Trinny Woodall and I am constantly in search of a new wonder cream, lotion of potion to make the best of myself. Here, I review all things Swiss beauty.
I started my Swiss beauty review with a trip to my local pharmacy, searching the shelves for all of the Swiss products I could find. After living in Basel for more than 10 years I had heard of most of the brands, Mettler and Weleda have become favourites of mine, I had some Biokosma bought for my birthday a few years ago and I buy a La Prairie skin cream or serum every year when I get my bonus. Filabe and Rausch were new to me. I when I left Dropa with a bag full of treats that would suit my normal to dry skin.
Read on to find more about each company, which products I tested and what I found out about these products.
The ultimate apple juice at Kürbisegge in Muttenz
Vend apple juice by the litre a Kuerbisegge in Muttenz. Remember your own bottle of flask!
How to re-create the Herbstmesse or Autumn Fair at home
What to look out for at the market to recreate the Herbstmesse at home.
Exploring the amazing treasure trove of pumpkins at Pumpkin land Liestal
The farm at Obere Wanne in Liestal has quite the offer with a self pick flower paradise, a maize maze and kürbisland or pumpkin land that opens Sept-Oct every year.
Genusswoche Basel
Genusswoche Basel is a celebration of regional food and drink from the Basel region. Genusswoche Basel literally translates to ‘enjoy week Basel’. This celebration happens in many forms throughout the restaurants and markets of Basel between the 17-27 September.
Drinks on the terrace
Basel summertime bring the chance to have afterwork drinks, to enjoy the last rays of sunshine before sunset or at the weekend, spending time lounging on one of Basel’s terraces or enjoyed at one of the many pop-up buvettes.
Get lost in the maize labyrinth at Mathis-hof
Mathishof has the most amazing, Enter the labyrinth and wind your way through the maize to find 4 or 5 kids play areas that include slides, swings, trampolines and other fun things to play on. Take the zip line through the maze to cut a corner or wander around until you find the exit. The labyrinth is not so complex that you can get lost but you do need a good 30 mins to 1 hour to enjoy it fully. Be warned, I imagine many children could spend a lot longer than that though!
A visit to the oldest bakery in Basel
Backerei KULT is a very old bakery, opened first in the 1700s and boasts a wood burning oven and a long queue to get in!
My guide to swimming in the Rhine
Rhine swimming is on of the best ways to appreciate Basel. To be immersed in the water of the Rhine on a hot summer days is just fabulous, what better way to travel through the heart of Basel!
