Arrrival in Brand, Austria

We arrived in Brand, Austria, just in time for a brief afternoon rain shower. Brand, a charming tourist resort in western Austria, is nestled at an elevation of 3,310 feet, located about five kilometers from the Swiss border and eight kilometers east of Liechtenstein.

Our group leader, Peter, who knows the area well, had arranged accommodations for everyone at Hotel Tannleger. Our room on the second floor is both modern and cozy, with all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

The hotel also offers a lovely wellness center, complete with a Finnish sauna, steam room, and infrared room, which I plan to enjoy after our daily hikes.

Another great benefit staying at Hotel Tannleger was the digital guest pass for the entire duration of our stay, granting us free access to local buses and several mountain lifts in the region.

Dinner at the restaurant Guffer55, situated accross from the church, was exceptional. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Peter’s brother, Freddi, whom I met for the first time. He’s a retired business executive with a career spanning several countries, including the United States and Canada, and now resides near Lausanne in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

Tomorrow, we’re gearing up for a hike up to and around Lünersee, which sits at an elevation of 6,463 feet.Read more