Our apartment for the next three nights is somewhere amongst these vineyards — Saint-Saphorin.

The Nest is in this former-vigneron's home — Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland.

The Nest Lavaux — Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland.

Lake Geneva and the Alps dominate the scenery from the balcony — Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland.

Lavender hues at sunset — Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland.

Light from the moon glittering on Lake Geneva — Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland.

OtR: Saint-Saphorin

August 8 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

For our last few days’ stay in Switzerland, we wanted someplace quiet … off-the-beaten path … but convenient to nearby attractions for sightseeing.

We found what we were looking for at The Nest Lavaux … billed as “Your sanctuary nestled within the terraced vineyards of the Swiss Riviera …” between Montreaux and Lausanne.

Getting to the property, a stand-alone apartment in a renovated house that was once the home of a vigneron, was quite the adventure since we followed the instructions from the GPS unit. Instead of taking us to the village via the highway and then dropping us down to The Nest, the GPS routed us via the barely-one-vehicle-wide roads that zigzag through terraced vineyards.

We were so focused on the drive that neither of us thought to video the experience until we were relaxing with a glass of wine later. No, we are not going to repeat the drive just to show you what it was like! Suffice to say that there were some white-knuckles clutching the edge of the passenger seat.

Was what we found at the end of the drive worth the drive?

Absolutely. We are in the heart of the peaceful Lavaux Vineyards … a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 11th century … with expansive, stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. We are so enchanted that we’re rethinking just how much sightseeing we might be doing during our three-night stay here.Read more