The first chilly mornings, the first snowflakes on the peaks: Autumn is the ideal time to get your ski equipment ready. With the right pre-season checklist, ski equipment can be checked, serviced and supplemented in...

There's that one moment in autumn when you step out of your front door, the air smells different – cooler, clearer – and you just know: now it's time to get out. That's exactly what...

Anyone who has ever embarked on a weekend trip to Bern, Vienna, or Barcelona with hand luggage knows the problem: the suitcase is small, the itinerary is packed. The right packing list for a city...

Switzerland is sweltering: With temperatures above 30 degrees, the next heatwave has a firm grip on us. It's a good thing that at Belowzero, the name says it all. Because when the thermometer climbs towards...

Most people look out the window, see grey clouds, and stay inside. Understandable. But there's also the other faction – people who go out precisely when it gets unpleasant. Not despite the weather, but because...

You're standing at the foot of a peak, your backpack packed, and something inside you just wants to go. Upwards. But why? Mountains don't give us anything we need to survive – no shelter, no...

The "Schwingerhose" (wrestler's trousers) is more than just a piece of fabric. It is part of a centuries-old Swiss tradition – and the most important piece of equipment for every "Schwinger" (wrestler). "Schwingen" (Swiss wrestling)...

Your backpack is packed, your shoes are ready. And your socks? Just some random pair from the drawer. That's exactly where the problems begin. Blisters, wet feet, pain after the second hour – that's rarely...

The next mountain adventure awaits, the backpack is packed, the hiking boots are laced. Some have already consulted five weather apps, sorted their provisions by calories, and memorized the route. Others are still in their...