Hiking to Bachalpsee Lake

Grindelwald

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June 29th 2008
Dear Family & Friends: One more! From Wengen, we took the train down the valley a bit and then up another valley (in all, we stayed in three different locations, each at the base of the Jungfrau, but each offering a very different view) to Grindelwald. Unlike the other two towns, this one allows cars. Our first surprise was discovering that our beautiful hotel was the farthest one out of tow ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more