http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Switzerland , South West , Lauterbrunnen en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:23:01 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:23:01 UTC Our only stop in Switzerland was Lauterbrunnen a cold little town nestled in between two steep mountains in the Alps. It seems that there is a waterfall every 50m in Switzerland it is ridiculous how much water they have. There were actually rapids flowing through the stream in our camp It was so cold that pretty much all of us upgraded to cabins I was especially keen after already spending http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-341805.html Thursday 14 AugustOur first big travel day. We boarded the bus early to drive to Lauterbruen Switzerland. The method to make it a quick journey was to sleep on the bus. I wasn't that tired at this point of the trip so I actually got to see some of the French countryside. There were some amazing castles on the way.As soon as we passed the Swiss boarder the fun began with a Champaign party on http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-334046.html Jungfrau Mountain Jungfrau mountain is the highest mountain in Europe sitting at about 4158 metres. Even though it's nearly the end of summer due to the altitude there's still snow on the mountain. It was 2.5 degrees when we were up there. We caught the train up to the mountain which is about a 2 hour ride. I've got a photo of me doing the matrix in the train which is made possible as the tracks http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-325608.html Road to Switzerland Four days left of tour. We've got some long drives ahead of us starting with today which will be about 12 hours. The drive is from Florence to Lauterbrunnen.Switzerland is fucking beautiful. Lakes rivers old mountains lots of green grass trees and snow in some areas. I think it's actually more beautiful then Austria which is hard to beat. To put it into perspective think http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-324962.html We made it to the Top of Europe. Amazing train system to the top a cogwheel train and track pretty much straight through the mountain to reach the summit. On the way to the top we saw some amazing waterfalls and at the top we sent postcards watch for the special postal code stamp when you get a card.Pat took a golf swing at winning a 100000 chf Swiss made watch would have been nice to bad http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-307556.html Switzerland days 34We took the long drive from Paris thru some very beautiful countryside to Lauterbrunnen a tiny village at the base of the famous Jungfrau and Schilthorn mountains in Switzerland we passed many beautiful lakes and the mountains were the biggest Irsquod ever seen. The campsite was located in a small valley with a waterfall at the door step and the snow capped mountains off http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-307153.html Today we went to Lausanne for the day. It was amazing down by the lake the view was great. We went and checked out the Olympic museum but decided not to go inside because it was too expensive. We sat by the lake all day and relaxed. We decided to go on a boat across the lake to Montreux to meet AnneLaure at a famous jazz festival. The next day we were so lucky to have AnneLaure drive us around a http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-305595.html Today we had the opportunity to go up the Jungfrau Mountain. Ash had told us it would be one of the best experiences we would have on the trip so of course Lauren and I paid up and went. Jungfrau means virgin and according to Ash it's surrounded by another mountain called the monk who rescued her from the ogre mountain. Anyways we went up the mountain by train. Well it wasn't a train of sorts be http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-304899.html This day was a crazy long travel day. We drove from Paris to Switzerland. The scenery was very beautiful. To fill up the time Ash had us go up to the mike is that how you are supposed to spell that and talk about ourselves. We had to tell where we were from and why we chose the tour and all of that stuff. We also had to tell an embarrasing story a joke or a pick up line. There were some very http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-304524.html Just pictures... enjoy...And for the curious ones the route Start Gimmelwald Berner Oberland Train from Zurich 3 hours 1st day Gimmelwald Schilthorn 2970 m Rotstockhuette 2nd day to Hotel Obersteinberg bunks available same prices as huts via Tanzboedeli requires a detour but don't skip It's gorgeous 3rd day back to Gimmelwald either via the path through valley via Trachsellau http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-301948.html Yesterday we quickly discovered that the Swiss really like Americans. On the 4th of July we woke up to breakfast in our hotel with American flag placemats and mini flag toothpicks in the muffins. It was the most festive either one of us has been in a while.We then set out on our journey to the Jungfrou one of the highest points in Europe. A few hours and several train rides later we were at http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-295691.html Last we talked with everyone we were just leaving Paris. We then spent the next couple of days in the Rhein Valley of Germany. We had never heard of it until planning this trip but apparently its the Castle and wine making region of the country. After just leaving Paris and London this was a nice relaxing change and a chance for our feet to heal.......... until we accidentaly went on a 16 mi http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-294862.html First and foremost Switzerland is beautiful. If there is 1 country you ever visit make it Switzerland. Don't go without a camera and don't leave without visiting a chocolate shop they are everywhere and they are to die for.19508 Munich to Lauterbrunnen via Liechtenstein.Stumbling out of bed feeling bloody fantastic at 7am and quickly packing the bags we made it just in time for our 73 http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-285310.html Wow the Jungfrau. What an amazing placeWe went up to the top of the Jungfrau Railway yesterday very cool. It was built in the early 1900's and goes through two of the mountains ending up inside the peak of one of the mountains in a cave.There were three restaurants in there a scientific staion exits to dog sledding across the glacier plateau lookouts etc. and even an 'Ice Palace' wher http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-277216.html Well ended up doing a couple of bigger days of diving than we had plannedhelliphellipHad a late start out of Paris and copped Peak hour traffic on the freeways at 430 but were able to sit on 130kmh on one of their excellent toll freeways for about 2 hrs to get to a town called Breune where we stayed for the night.Spent today just going lsquodo you want to stop here Nah letrsquo http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-276696.html Day 3 Paris to LaunterbrunnenA travel day today so not much to report apart from ten hours of sitting still and some beautiful Swiss countryside. The mountains are simply stunning it is like a uncommericalised Queenstown on a larger scale the Swiss alps run forever although not quite as beautiful as Queenstown in my opinion. Two things interested me in particular Swiss organisation and we http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-268902.html Well the Switzerland trip was fantastic We made it to Luzern for a night then headed to Interlaken for a night then Lauterbrunnen for two nights then finally to Bern for a night in the capital Switzerland is a beautiful friendly great country. In Luzern we saw all the town per Rick Steves walking tour of course. Luzern is beautiful. The old bridges all have a series of paintings on t http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-248285.html Hey zmejo d wltreis het also agfangeam abig vor de abreis hani no i eim stress alli sach zme gsuecht ond no d date onlinegstellt schlussndlich bini denn am halbi eis ide nacht dochno fr es paar stond go penne. am morge freh s erschtmal min rucksack mal probiert zueztue aber bald mal gmerkt dassi wohl uf es paar tshirts verzichte muess d eltere sind rcht nervs gsi dassi dasmal d http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-213775.html The bus ride from La Spezia to Nice was definetly one the most scenic bus routes Ive had in my life. It took us through tunnel after tunnel but in between each tunnel were breathtaking views over the Mediterranean. We drove into the French Riviera and through Monaco The worlds second smallest country after Vatican City into Nice. Along the way we passed countless number of resortlike houses http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-213754.html Yes thats right we went to the place well known for being neutral and having great cheese army knives chocolate and snow. The Swiss Alps took my breathe awayLauterbrunnenThe first thing you should know is that the town and our campsite is at the foot of a huge mountain called Jungfrau Young Lady. Thus we were treated to spectacular views on arrival and in the morning.I went to bed at a re http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-201521.html We arrived in Switzerland had dinner and got changed for the 'P Party' in 'The Bombshelter' which was literally an onsite bomb shelter that had been turned into a pub. Contrary to how it may seem I am not dressed as 'Where's Wally' I am actually a Poet hence the pen and paper. And no I didn't write poems all night I just said that I had writers block.The next day everyone went up Jungfrau Moun http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-197941.html SNOW FIGHTS DELIRIOUS LAUGHTER ONE HELL OF A GOOD NIGHT I call ze polize I loved Switzerland had so much fun We arrived in Lauterbrunnen after a very long day of travel I think wersquod been driving for around 12 hours so everyone was starting to go slightly mad and really ready for a drink. We settled into our little cabins whilst being totally blown away by the scenery our campsi http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-196601.html well the night train in a seat was certainly a different experience. the seats were kind of special seats so it wasn't to bad. the lights however didn't go out too well so i rigged up an eyemask out of a strap and my sunglasses cloth because i am too stingy to buy myself one. why should i when i should have received it complimentary of singapore airlinesthe conductor on the train was quite thor http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-184702.html hi everyonewell i have settled down into life with contiki contrast to popular belief we do actually work in amongst the alleged partying. ok yes we party alot too its actually quite hard work you do long hours and only get one day off a week. its pretty cool though we live on site and all our food is included so it makes life easy. sometimes we have a ful day like 17 hours worth of work lik http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-181495.html On our last day in Interlaken we took a train over to Lauterbrunnen and from there up to Jungfrau which is constantly being advertised around town as the 'top of Europe' and really is quite amazing despite it being a little overtouristy for my taste. The train ride up and back was pretty much an all day affair but the views were incredible all the way up. Two little california girls sitting http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-181188.html Travelled up to Switzerand from Nice on Thursday. Went past Bono's house an island on the French Riviera. We stopped just past that to go to a perfume factory which was a bit unexpected but educational al the same. Went bac into Italy then up from Genoa and past Milan. Its amazing how each new country the scnery changes. This time from nice italian farms to as far as the eye could see mountains. http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-177160.html The text from this entry was lost. It's one year later and I just discovered that the pics are still online. So I thought why not post them in case some random travelers are curious to see what Lauterbrunnen's like http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-174795.html hallo every 1 we left for munich and arrived late in the afternoon. after a quick tour and free time in the city where we climbed the church tower and had a quick look around we got changed for the beer hall dinner. i finished a whole stein 1 litre for those who are uneducated im so proud we had a late one partying and got up the next morning to head for SWITZERLAND my personal highlight. http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-168164.html Well I wouldn't exactly describe it as a holiday... see more written a couple of weeks later using memories and photos Thursday 29th MarchArrived back at the Manor about 7 bit later than planned but theyrsquod held me some food Had a few chats then it was the monthly meeting explaining what has been going on with Oak Hall that month. We sat at the back as we expected to have to leave http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-146404.html Needless to say Lauterbrunnen with all itrsquos stunning mountains and valleys rivers and lakes provides plenty of opportunities for all sorts of extreme sports like paragliding bungee jumping and white water rafting. Foo and I werenrsquot game enough to try any of that but we did go for a hike to see Trummelbachfalle Trummelbach Falls.Trummelbach Falls is a glacial waterfall as the http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/Switzerland/South-West/Lauterbrunnen/blog-124724.html