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Rock Protection in Erstfeld, Switzerland

by Ulrich Koepf on January 27, 2026 with No Comments

saving the village from falling rocks

The Gotthard Diaries: Goats, Glaciers, and Getting Lost in Switzerland

by Ulrich Koepf on November 26, 2024 with No Comments

Introduction Let me introduce you to the Gotthard region—a slice of Switzerland that’s part historic marvel, natural wonder, and part workout disguised as a vacation. Nestled in the Alps, it’s where glaciers whisper their ancient secrets, tunnels defy physics, and … Read More

The Swiss Groundhogs!

by Ulrich Koepf on September 12, 2022 with No Comments

WHAT WILL BE BUILT? The main Tunnel The main tunnel runs parallel to the first tube at a distance of approx. 70 meters and will also be 16.9 kilometers long. The second tube will be connected to the existing … Read More

A Vertical Start into Coffee Market

by Ulrich Koepf on November 17, 2021 with No Comments

Claudio Marty and his wife, Yesenia Rosero, have successfully invested in difficult times. What began as a start-up a good two years ago today supplies private and business customers across the country with one of the most sustainable coffees in … Read More

Swiss Federal President as guest at the swearing-in ceremony

by Ulrich Koepf on May 8, 2021 with No Comments

Federal President Guy Parmelin visited Pope Francis in the Vatican on Thursday, May 6th. In the afternoon he took part in the swearing-in of 24 new Swiss Guardsmen. Because of the pandemic, the swearing-in ceremony took place in the narrowest … Read More