🇨🇭 Switzerland 2025 — All Posts
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000 The Day Before
Packing light, flying far—our 19-day Swiss adventure begins with carry-ons and excitement.
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001 Departure & Luggage
Packing light, saying goodbye, and setting off on a 19-day carry-on adventure.
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002 Arrival & Trains
From California to Mürren: 24 hours, 6 transfers, and one unforgettable journey into the Alps.
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003 Jet Lag & Swiss Cheese
Foggy walks, alpine snails, and a grocery store adventure powered by ChatGPT.
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004 Boat Rides & Waterfalls
A rainy day turns magical with misty lake views, roaring waterfalls, and raspberry soda.
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005 Bachsee & Brass Bands
Alpine hikes, snowball fights, and a solo night of schnitzel and Swiss folk music.
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006 Pizza & Playgrounds
A restful day filled with laughter, espresso, and a mountaintop water maze.
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007 Trust & Trails
A peaceful day of play, scenic hikes, and honest moments in Mürren and Gimmelwald.
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008 Crowns & Cows
Epic views, joyful hikes, and alpine playgrounds made this our most adventurous family day yet.
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009 Rain & Revelation
Rainy-day detour to legendary caves, dragon playground fun, Interlaken gelato, and a sunset double rainbow.
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010 Peaks & Petals
Panoramic hikes, alpine blooms, and playful moments on a Tolkien-worthy trail above Interlaken.
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011 Ballenberg & Bravery
A rainy day turns magical with hands-on history, mountaintop slides, and dinner worth the wait.
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012 Slugs & Spycraft
Spy thrills, alpine chills, and the boldest slug hug in the Alps — our Schilthorn adventure paired with a restful return.
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013 Stone Giants & Snowballs
Alpine drama, surprise snowballs, and the joy of letting kids lead — the Eiger Trail gave us a hike to remember.
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014 Reflection & Rest
A slow day in Mürren — flat whites, alpine flowers, and bullet journaling that helped it all sink in.
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015 Farewells & Fondue
Our last day in Mürren brought mountain mist, goodbye tears, and a dinner that didn’t go as planned — but still brought us together.
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016 Mountains & Metros
Leaving Mürren’s alpine calm for Lucerne’s city energy brought bittersweet goodbyes and new adventures.
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017 Dragons & Cobblestones
A day of contrasts: from misty Pilatus dragons to the music and flavors of Luzern LIVE, with Old Town magic in between.
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018 Cowbells & Clouds
Fog at the summit, sunshine by the lake — a day of shifting skies, cowbells, and simple joys.
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019 Fondue & Farewells
Flying dragons, grilling sausages, and a riverside fondue — our last full day in Switzerland mixed adventure, redemption, and quiet goodbyes.
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020 Goodbyes & Goals
One last coffee, one last train — we left Switzerland behind, carrying home the real treasure: time together.
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Every Post at a Glance
- 000 The Day Before July 4, 2025
- 001 Departure & Luggage July 5, 2025
- 002 Arrival & Trains July 6, 2025
- 003 Jet Lag & Swiss Cheese July 7, 2025
- 004 Boat Rides & Waterfalls July 8, 2025
- 005 Bachsee & Brass Bands July 9, 2025
- 006 Pizza & Playgrounds July 10, 2025
- 007 Trust & Trails July 11, 2025
- 008 Crowns & Cows July 12, 2025
- 009 Rain & Revelation July 13, 2025
- 010 Peaks & Petals July 14, 2025
- 011 Ballenberg & Bravery July 15, 2025
- 012 Slugs & Spycraft July 16, 2025
- 013 Stone Giants & Snowballs July 17, 2025
- 014 Reflection & Rest July 18, 2025
- 015 Farewells & Fondue July 19, 2025
- 016 Mountains & Metros July 20, 2025
- 017 Dragons & Cobblestones July 21, 2025
- 018 Cowbells & Clouds July 22, 2025
- 019 Fondue & Farewells July 23, 2025
- 020 Goodbyes & Goals July 24, 2025
- 021 Time & Treasure August 20, 2025