Savor fall to the full
It’s getting darker earlier in the evening, it’s colder outside – but the forest is shining all the brighter in its copper and golden colors. One of many good reasons why it is beneficial for the body and soul to spend time outdoors.
The most colorful season
When they haven’t fallen off the branches yet, they form a sea of bright colors you’d love to dive into in. We’re talking about the leaves on trees, which as a result of less sunshine cut back on photosynthesis – the process by which sunlight is converted into energy with the help of chlorophyll in the leaves. So the green gradually disappears, and the red, orange, and yellow pigments appear, warming up the landscape. "Switzerland Tourism" shows you where you will find the most colorful forests in Switzerland in November with its foliage map. Valais and Ticino in particular are cantons that invite you to a colorful and cozy forest bath or to a sporty bike tour. Ticino, especially, attracts visitors in the fall not just with its bright foliage, but also with a prickly fruit – the chestnut. The village of Arosio is well known for its chestnut blossoms, which shine like fairy lights. So hop on your bike and discover the beautiful Ticino route.
Keeping fit through fall
Another bike tour that delights chestnut lovers leads along the lakeside path at Lake Walen via Murg – the sweet chestnut mecca in German-speaking Switzerland. And Bernese Jura also offers a special kind of bike route: Take the "Funisolaire" from St-Imier up to Mont-Soleil. High above the mist is the largest solar power plant in Switzerland. So you can hopefully soak up some sunshine when you take a breather. For those who prefer to hike through fall, "Switzerland Tourism" also has the right tips and routes. Graubünden, for example, offers impressive nature reserves where extensive hikes combined with wildlife watching are on the agenda. For example, in the Biosfera Val Müstair, Swiss National Park, Parc Ela or Beverin Nature Park. Finally, you can also explore Central Switzerland and its fantastic mountains around the Titlis in awe. On the famous four-lake hike, which leads from Melchsee to Tannensee, Engstlensee and finally to Trübsee, you will discover unique flora and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Central Swiss Alps.
So the fall season entices you outdoors, and besides admiring beautiful forest landscapes, you’re also doing something good for your health. Because while you’re moving outdoors, you’re training your cardiovascular system for better blood circulation during the cold months – and thus strengthening your immune system.
Heading through fall properly equipped
If you have a passion for hiking, you’ll want to be properly equipped. Don’t worry, you can find the complete range of hiking and biking equipment at "Meini Sport & Mode". And the best thing is: When you make a purchase, you have the chance to win one of 20 vouchers worth CHF 100 each. With a Posture Shirt™ from "Anodyne", you’ll be moving in a particularly healthy way. As a result, you won’t only be walking through the forest with your head up, but you’ll feel fitter and even improve your oxygen supply with your straight posture.
Appropriate footwear is, of course, also essential. Sneakers with a good profile are suitable for walks on the edge of the forest – "Titolo" offers a wide selection of these. And if you literally want to go a step further in terms of individuality and are looking for shoes (and hiking clothes) that fit like a glove, you’ll find what you’re looking for at "3DFIT". Thanks to state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology, you can create your made-to-measure clothing and even your personalized e-bike in just a few steps. And if you accidentally trip while training outdoors and slip into the mud, leaving your clothes a different color, there’s no need to worry: "5àsec" removes even the most stubborn stains with professional dry cleaning, making your clothes look like new again. So there’s nothing standing in the way of your sporty fall.
Heading through fall indulgently
The third season also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary treats. Wild mushrooms are sprouting out of the ground and are ideal for a nifty mushroom risotto or a delicious cream of mushroom soup. Pumpkins are also an integral part of cooking in the fall. Whether that means as a spicy soup main course, as a pesto with homemade pasta, or even as a sweet dessert in the form of a pumpkin pie – this berry can be made into a wide variety of dishes. And yes, you read correctly: Pumpkins are in fact berries because their seeds are in the pulp. Of course, fall dishes are only really delicious when they’re refined with a tasty seasoning mixture. "Nahrin" has just the thing for this.
And if you feel like going to a restaurant rather than slaving over a hot stove at home, you’ll be treated to the finest culinary delights at the "Jägerhof" in St. Gallen or "The Dining Room" in Cham.
Enjoy the golden fall to the full with American Express and "Switzerland Tourism".
