Adventure Travel Writer
Lukas Meier
Born and raised in Interlaken, Lukas Meier has spent his life chasing thrills in Switzerland’s wildest landscapes, from glacier hikes to paragliding above alpine lakes. He’s passionate about sharing his energetic love for the outdoors with fellow adventurers.
- Writing about travel
- 5+ years
- Covers
- Swiss Alps hiking trails, extreme sports (paragliding, canyoning, skiing), off-the-beaten-path adventures, outdoor gear and safety
- Languages
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Stories by Lukas Meier
· 15 min read
The Bright Side of Geneva
A city of refuge, the Red Cross and the Geneva Conventions, a war settled in a courtroom, a fountain born from a safety valve and the World Wide Web: what Geneva gave the world, and where to find it
· 13 min read
The Dark Side of Zurich
A medieval pogrom, a beheaded mayor, Anabaptists drowned in the Limmat, Nazi gold, the Bührle paintings and Needle Park: the history beneath Zurich's order, and where to find it
· 4 min read
Zibelemärit: A Visitor's Guide to Bern's Onion Market
When Bern's onion market takes place, why to arrive before dawn, what to buy and eat, and how to cope with the confetti and crowds.
· 4 min read
Summer Lake Adventures in Lugano
Swimming at the Lido, lake boats to Gandria and Morcote, paddling, funiculars and summer festivals on Lake Lugano.
· 4 min read
Lake Lucerne Boat Cruises: Routes, Paddle Steamers and Mountain Connections
How to plan a boat trip on Lake Lucerne, from short round trips to the full run to Flüelen, and how to combine it with Rigi and Pilatus.
· 4 min read
Walking Montreux's Lakeside Promenade: From Vevey to Chillon
How to walk the Lake Geneva promenade through Montreux, what to see along the way, and how to combine it with Chillon, Vevey and the festivals.
· 4 min read
Bern’s Old Town by Night
A self-guided evening route through Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town, plus the guided night tours and the autumn light show on Bundesplatz.
· 4 min read
St. Moritz Without Skiing: Winter Activities and Events for Non-Skiers
What to do in St. Moritz in winter if you don't ski: bobsleigh rides, the Cresta Run, events on the frozen lake, winter walks and more.
· 4 min read
Lugano Art and Culture Itinerary: LAC, MASI and Hermann Hesse
A one-to-two-day plan for Lugano's art and culture, from the LAC and MASI Lugano to Hermann Hesse's Montagnola and the city's historic churches.