Travel to Switzerland

Again I spent a few days at my favorite campsite: Remo-Camping in Altdorf near the Vierwaldstättersee. This trip most likely is the last of this season, as the Alpine Mountain Passes are closing for the winter.

At Remo-Camping in Altdorf.

Night at the camp ground.

Breakfast with freshly baked croissants and rolls.

I could test again the mountain climbing capabilities of Big Blue.

First up to the Gotthard again. The "olde road" was closed now, for fear of ice on the cobble stones.

Furka Pass is closed for the winter.

Frequent stops for taking a breath of fresh air - and for taking a few pictures.

View from the Chiosco Panoramico at the south ramp of the Gotthard Pass down towards Airolo.

Big Blue handles mountain pass roads very well.

At the Nufenen Pass: a winter wonder land. Lots of snow, but the road fortunately dry.

During the night from Sat to Sun a "Föhnsturm" came from the south. "Föhn" is the name of a stormy gusty strong warm wind coming from the southern direction over the Alps, then falling down into the low lands north of the mountains. Winds were about 50 mph (80 km/h)

The van was shaking a lot during the night, but it did not flip over.

On Sunday THE thing to do during a Föhn storm is to go by ship on the Lake. Many others had the same idea.

Waiting for the boat in Flüelen.

Going on a boat north to Brunnen, then back to Flüelen. The normally calm lake did now have many waves, and the ship had to work hard against the storm when going towards south.

Evening at Remo-Camping.