Team Building 2026: Hiking through the Aare Gorge 🥾🌿

On our latest team activity, the TrIm Lab swapped the lab coats for hiking boots and headed to the beautiful Bernese Oberland for a day in nature.

Starting in Meiringen, we followed the scenic trail through the breathtaking Aare Gorge, surrounded by towering rock walls, turquoise water, and plenty of sunshine. It was one of those perfect Swiss summer days – ideal for spending time together outside the lab. The hike gave us the chance to slow down, enjoy the incredible scenery, and simply appreciate spending time together as a team. We wrapped up the day with the ultimate reward: a refreshing swim in Lake Brienz. The crystal-clear water was exactly what we needed after a hot summer hike and made for the perfect ending to a fantastic day.

A big thank you to everyone who joined and helped make it a truly unforgettable day!

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B2Run Bern 2026: Lab Members on the Move🏃‍♀️

On the 27th of May, some of our lab members took a break from the lab and joined the B2Run in Bern together with colleagues from the Institute of Infectious Diseases (IFIK) and many other teams from across the city.

The company run was a great opportunity to spend an evening outdoors, get moving, and connect beyond the usual work setting. With sunny weather, plenty of cheering spectators, and a lively atmosphere throughout the city, Bern was filled with energy from start to finish.

Some of us went for personal bests, while others focused on simply reaching the finish line — but everyone shared the same spirit of enthusiasm and mutual support.

All in all, it was a fantastic evening filled with movement, laughter, and great company. Congratulations to everyone who participated and represented our group so enthusiastically!

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Team Building 2025: The Great Food Trail Adventure in Thun 🍴🌞

On July 3rd, 2025, our brave team traded pipettes and laptops for walking shoes and appetites — and set off on a Food Trail in Thun!

The day was a perfect mix of sunshine, snacks, and slightly questionable navigation skills. We discovered that while we may not all have a great sense of direction, we definitely have an excellent sense of taste.

At each stop, we solved riddles (some faster than others 😅), enjoyed delicious bites, and slowly realized that “team building” is actually code for “eating our way through a city together.”

By the end of the trail, we were full, happy, and maybe just a little bit slower — but our teamwork (and our step count) had never been stronger.

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined — and especially to those who made sure no one got lost between snack stations! Thun will never forget us… and we’ll never forget that eating stops. 🍰

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(2024)

What happens when you send a group of coworkers into the wilds of Bern with a map with clues, and the promise of pizza for lunch? A whole lot of laughs and teamwork, that’s what!

We started our Fox Trail adventure in Tiefenau, walking through peaceful forests and the lovely Felsenau quarter. The views along the Aare River were amazing, though we spent more time trying to solve clues than enjoying the scenery! Things got interesting in the Bremgarten Tunnel—part mystery, part team debate about what the next step should be.

At the halfway point, we stopped for a delicious pizza lunch that recharged us for the second part of the trail. Back on the move, we explored Waisenhausplatz and crossed the Altenbergsteg, proving that even tired feet can still follow a trail. By the time we reached Kornhausplatz, we were tired but proud of our teamwork (and very ready for coffee and tea!).

The Fox Trail was a great way to connect as a team, enjoy a mix of nature and city life, and share plenty of laughs. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out!

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