Glaciers and Icefield near Gornergrat
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Mountain Panorama at Gornergrat
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Rotenboden
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Rotenboden is at 2815m. It’s a major climbing start point and also many hiking trails.
Rotenboden Climbers
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
While at the Rotenboden, a group of young climbers kitted up and set out, with a guide, to climb the Riffelhorn, a peak near the base of the Matterhorn.
Riffelberg
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Riffelberg is at 2582m. It’s a huge winter ski area with many lifts.
Gornergrat Return
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Lunch in Zermatt
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Snapshots of Zermatt
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Zermatt is famed as a mountaineering and ski resort of the Swiss Alps. It lies at an elevation of 1,620 m/5,310 ft, at the foot of Switzerland's highest peaks. Most of the Alpine four-thousanders areRead more
Mountaineers Cemetery, Zermatt
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Many mountaineers who have lost their lives on the Matterhorn and in the mountains around Zermatt are buried in this cemetery. The Grave of the Unknown Climber is located here. It reminds us thatRead more
More Snapshots of Zermatt
September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Glacier Express
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
An early start walking to the train station at Tasch for the Glacier Express to Andermatt. We arrive around 10:45 after travelling through the steep mountain valleys, following the Rhone River. It's aRead more
Andermatt - The Mountain Pass
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
The mountain pass from Andermatt to Stans is an amazing feat of engineering. The switchbacks take us from the high alpine to the valley base, past farms and many lakes.
Stanserhorn Funicular
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
First part of our trip to the Stanserhorn is by funicular.
The journey to the top starts in Stans town at the original 1893 bottom station (450 m/1,480 ft) elevation), close to Stans railway station.Read more
Stanserhorn CabriO
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
From the funicular, the "CabriO" cable car takes a little over 6 minutes to the summit station (1,850 m/6,070 ft) altitude). It has 2 levels and the top one is open to the sky. The top of MtRead more
Stanserhorn Observation Decks
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Stanserhorn Panorama
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Stanserhorn Return
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Lucerne
September 28, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lucerne is our overnight stop. The lake is a beautiful blue in the sparkling sunshine. We see the wooden Chapel Bridge and the Swiss Guard Memorial (Lion Memorial).
Lucerne, Church of St. Leodegar
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
This is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. It was built in parts from 1633 to 1639 on the foundation of the Roman basilica which had burnt in 1633. Its approach is up manyRead more
Steetscapes, Lucerne
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The narrow winding streets and passages of Lucerne are a treasure trove of 'finds', From the chocolate fountain, to the pop-art sculpture for an optometrist, it's a fun place to shop.
Produce Market, Lucerne
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The farmers' market is held every Saturday on the lake shores. It's a lovely collection of fresh food and flowers. Lots of locals are here for their weekend shopping. On the opposite side of the mainRead more
Lake Lucerne
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The Chapel Bridge is a covered wooden footbridge. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel, the bridge is unique because it contains a number of paintings dating back to the 17th century, althoughRead more
Interlaken
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
Interlaken is a resort town of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland onRead more
The Bears in Bern
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
The Bärengraben is a bear pit, or enclosure housing bears, situated at the eastern edge of the old city of Bern. Although still in use, the Bärengraben has been supplemented since 2009 by theRead more
A Walking Tour of Bern
September 29, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A wonderful walking city with a variety of charming architecture and interesting detail. Note the bears (symbol of the city) on one building's walls.