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Markus Bleisch is head of the Walensee lake rescue service. He has been drawn to the water since his childhood and today he is one of the first people to go out when someone is in distress. From curious boat mishaps to tragic moments - in this episode, he gives us an insight into his everyday life. And reveals why Lake Walen can be more than just idyllic.

In our special episode, the tables are turned: host Manuel Rothmund takes a seat on the other side of the microphone for the first time - and is interviewed himself.

In conversation with Fabio Nay talks about his three most emotional moments as a presenter - and shows a side of himself that you've never heard before.

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Reto Flury came to the Schönhalden for the first time in 1994 - and it was love at first sight. Since then, he has shaped the mountain hotel with a great deal of passion and perseverance: from the first challenging years to the reconstruction after a devastating fire. In this episode, you can find out how he has managed to turn the hotel into a unique place for hikers, bikers and snowshoers - and why he can't imagine a better place to live (and die).

Irene Gantner came to the Sarganserland Museum by chance in 2010 - today she is the driving force behind the scenes. From medieval treasures to modern museum concepts - Irene keeps the castle alive and tells the stories that are hidden inside. In this episode, she talks about lost treasures, curious visitors and her most memorable experiences in the museum.

Lea Nadig has played a decisive role in the success of Swiss athletes. After 10 knee operations, she switched sides and went from being a top athlete to a physiotherapist and is now bringing famous athletes back into competition. In an interview with presenter Manuel Rothmund, Lea Nadig talks about the challenges of her profession, the highs and lows of her own career in skiing. And whether the decision between Fasnacht and the Olympics was difficult for her.

Patrick Küng is not only downhill world champion, but also an expert when it comes to cable cars. After retiring as a professional skier, he moved from the slopes to the office of cable car manufacturer Bartholet. In an interview with presenter Manuel Rothmund, he talks about what he misses about everyday ski racing, the technical hurdles involved in building a cable car in Zurich and how alpine and urban gondolas differ.  

In this episode, Rosmarie "Rosi" Burri talks about life and work in her panorama restaurant on the Maschgenkamm. At an altitude of over 2,000 meters, she serves guests every day against an impressive mountain backdrop. Rosi talks about the challenges of life on the mountain and the special encounters with people and employees from all over the world. She describes what it's like to work in a team and live together at the same time, which makes life in the restaurant unique.

When Sister Monja Schnider began her training at the bank counter, she never expected to become a Sister of Mary. And certainly not that she would one day manage a hotel. The digital hotel on Lake Walen, run by Sisters of Mary, is a modern meeting place. In the "Hallo Heidiland" podcast, she told presenter Manuel Rothmund what it feels like to live between the digital and spiritual worlds and why Lake Walen is such a special place for her.