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Cowbells, living tradition and a special day in the mountains: The alpine descent from the Flimserstein brought the cows back down into the valley. 🐮🔔 Another sign that in Switzerland there is something to discover all year round.
Swiss Alpine Cow Descent: Discover a Living Tradition in Flimserstein 🐮🔔🇨🇭
Sounds easy enough… until @marrcozzy gets on the water. 😅 In Schaffhausen @schaffhauserland, he discovers the Weidling – a traditional wooden boat where old craftsmanship is still part of life on the Rhine.
No engine. No sail. Just a very long pole and a boat design that goes back centuries 🚣
In Schaffhausen, a centuries-old wooden boat still belongs on the Rhine — and the people who know how to move with it still keep the tradition afloat. In this episode of This Is Not A Travel Show, Marco travels to Schaffhausen to find out why. Marco loves finding out why people do the things they do. Sometimes, the answers are found on the water. For the second episode of This Is Not A Travel Show, Marco meets Hanna, who takes him onto the Rhine in a Weidling – a traditional wooden boat that has been part of life on the river for centuries. He also meets Oliver, who still builds Weidlinge by hand in his workshop. Together, they talk about the craft behind the boats, and why some traditions are worth keeping afloat. Along the way, Marco attempts to navigate a Weidling, explains how to float down the Rhine without a boat, and is joined by his dog Phoebe, who is experiencing all of this for the first time as well – and seems suspiciously good at it. Because this is not a travel show. It’s a show about Weidlinge, the Rhine and a dog on a boat. Well… at least for this episode. 📍 This trip took place in Schaffhausen @schaffhauserland – explore it here: https://schaffhauserland.ch/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:18 Meeting Hanna in Schaffhausen 01:42 A short history of the Weidling 03:04 Out on the water 06:02 How to Float 07:31 Meet Oli, the boatbuilder 08:07 Building a Weidling by hand 11:16 Outro Marco is an author, spoken word artist and podcaster from Thun – and happiest somewhere in the mountains without reception. In “This Is Not A Travel Show”, he meets the people behind Switzerland’s traditions, places and stories. 👉 More from Marco: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNut-sy58XRw&si=l3fH-16uxRYPe1Te Directed by Jan Streit Cinematography: Raffael Thielmann Edited by: Marco Gurtner, Raffael Thielmann A producution by Raffael Thielmann Film 🎬 Liked this video? Tap Subscribe and ring the 🔔 to never miss our content! 🌐 Follow our other social media channels: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switzerland ➤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@switzerland ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Switzerland #Switzerland #Schaffhausen #Rhine #SwissTradition
Wooden River Boat | This Is Not A Travel Show
Nestled on the edge of Italy, 📍Castasegna in Graubünden is where landscape, architecture and tradition quietly intertwine – earning its place on the Swiss Inventory of Heritage Sites of National Importance (ISOS). Surrounded by centuries-old chestnut forests 🌰, the village was shaped by a culture rooted in the chestnut – once vital for local livelihoods. Historic cascine, elegant villas and narrow stone streets still tell its story. Save this for your next trip to Bregaglia ✨
This Swiss Village Deserves More Than a Drive-Through | Castasegna 🌰
Aren’t these the cutest models? 🐮🥰 When summer comes to an end in the Swiss Alps, it’s time for the cows to head back down to the valley. The Alpabzug is one of those Swiss traditions that is so special to experience. These celebrations take place all over Switzerland. Yet another reason to visit Switzerland at this time of year. 🇨🇭 Would you come and see it for yourself?
Swiss Alpabzug: The Cutest Cow Parade in the Swiss Alps 🐮🇨🇭 | Switzerland Tourism
Planning a hiking trip in Switzerland without a car? Discover five hikes combining peaceful moorland, river landscapes, mountain panoramas and vineyard views – all accessible by public transport. ▶️ Tap the related video to explore all five hikes and learn more. Which one would you hike first? #Switzerland #SwitzerlandHiking
5 Hikes in Switzerland You Can Reach Without a Car

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