Punctual and in high spirits, 19 men from the Walchwil Men's Club set off for Alsace with their chauffeur. After a hearty lunch at the charming Molkenrain inn, they continued on to the historic Hartmannswillerkopf. During a guided hike across the former battlefield, we gained fascinating insights into the history of the First World War – and did some unexpected altitude training.

We then checked into our accommodation at the Hotel Le Riquewihr. The pretty little town of Riquewihr with its half-timbered houses was perfect for a stroll – and provided the ideal backdrop for an aperitif in the Selig wine cellar. The convivial evening at Caveau L'Arbaletier rounded off the day with culinary delights and camaraderie.

The next morning, we drove to Colmar, where our guide Caroline took us on a tour of the picturesque old town. Between canals, alleys and stories, we learned a lot about Alsatian culture – and then about the local cuisine during lunch together.

With full bellies and many wonderful impressions in our luggage, we set off on our journey home. A successful trip – all in the spirit of enjoyment, history and good company.

It is not a matter of course to put so much time, energy and passion into organising such a club trip – which makes us appreciate your tremendous commitment all the more! Thanks to your careful planning and dedication, everything went perfectly!

Not only did you make our trip a complete success, you also created many wonderful shared memories. For this, we say from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you, Martin Hürlimann! Guido Pirovino