Cows going up the street in Murren

Swiss Alps, Days 5 and 6

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September 28th 2007
Hello from the Alps!! Yesterday was a travel day for us; we spent the day going from Rothenburg, Germany to Murren, Switzerland, a small town in the Swiss Alps. It took 9 ½ hours - six train changes, a panoramic train, and a cable car. But it was WORTH IT!!! It is so beautiful up here. Our town is adorable - little Swiss chalets with flower boxes and vegetable gardens decorated with gnomes. ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Mürren

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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