Suggestions of Excursions
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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
The panorama from the viewing plateau on the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe is
unique, grandiose, breathtaking - almost indescribable! To the north, on a clear
day you can see as far as the French Vosges and the Black Forest in Germany. To
the south lies the awe-inspiring Aletsch Glacier, at 22 km the longest ice
stream in the Alps. Its glacier melt flows into the Mediterranean. Mighty ice
masses lie under the plateau, the watershed of Europe. These move slowly
northwards, with their melt flowing into the North Sea. They provide the space
for the unique Ice Palace.
Schilthorn - Piz Gloria
Be bewitched by a magical high-Alpine winter wonderworld of more than 200
magnificent mountain peaks and 40 glistening glaciers. The panorama extends from
the Titlis, along the Bernese Alps, including the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau, to
distant Mont Blanc and far across the central lowlands to the Jura and Germany's
Black Forest. Relax in the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant and fall under the
spell of the unforgettable "Magic Mountain" - the Schilthorn!
Männlichen
The Männlichen soars up between the Lauterbrunnen and Lütschental Valleys with
their respective Weisse and Schwarze Lütschine Rivers. The summit (2345 m) can
be easily reached in about 20 minutes by a good footpath from the Männlichen
plateau. The slight effort is well rewarded by amazing all-round views, from the
peaks of the surrounding mountain world down into lush green valleys. Discover
the abundance of high-Alpine flora and fauna on Männlichen.
Kleine Scheidegg
The impressions of Kleine Scheidegg are dominated by the spectacular views of
the 4000 metre high peaks of the Jungfrau and Mönch and the proximity of the
awe-inspiring Eiger North Wall. The Wengernalp Railway, opened in 1893, has made
Kleine Scheidegg easily accessible to visitors. Since 1912, it has been possible
to board the trains of the Jungfrau Railway at Kleine Scheidegg, to travel up to
the unique high-Alpine wonderworld of the Jungfraujoch. Kleine Scheidegg (2061
m) is the watershed between the catchment areas of the Weisse (White) Lütschine
River in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Schwarze (Black) Lütschine flowing
through the Grindelwald Valley. The rivers are so-called because the different
sediment from each valley gives the waters their different colours. Lying on the
saddle between the Lauberhorn (2472 m) and the Jungfrau (4158 m), the Kleine
Scheidegg Pass has been a popular and well-known hiking route since the 18th
century.
Trümmelbachfälle
On the road between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg lies the entrance to the
famous Trümmelbach Falls, which alone carry the glacier melt from the west wall
of the Eiger and the north walls of the Mönch and Jungfrau. The Trümmelbach
Falls were first made accessible in1886 and have ever since been regarded as a
unique attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world.
Schynige Platte
For hiking fans and bear lovers - Schynige Platte, altitude 1967 metres, is
surrounded by an incredibly impressive mountain world. An excellent excursion
destination and starting point for a host of hikes.br>
The natural paradise is also famous for its unique Botanical Alpine Garden and
as Teddyland has become a firm favourite with adults and children alike.
Beatus Caves
Discover the prehistoric
settlement und the cell of Saint Beatus. 1 km of lighted stalactite caves with
impressive underground gorges, awe-in-spiring halls and waterfalls. Site
included park with a waterfall and a wonderful playground with a dragon slide.
Visit the fable house with a special exhibit and the unique cave museum in
Switzerland.
Ballenberg
More than 90 century-old buildings from all over Switzerland, 250 farmyard
animals, "historical" gardens and fields, demonstrations of typical crafts and
many special events all create a vivid impression of rural life in bygone days.
Ballenberg is in fact absolutely unique.
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