Grindelwald

Into the clouds

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June 13th 2010
Geo: 46.6245, 8.0343Although Grindelwald was just the next valley over it was far more touristy. When we first drove into town we saw some small gondolas traveling from the valley floor up the mountain. At one point we could look up through the clouds and see a glacier on the mountain. After driving through town we decided to go find out more information on the gondola lifts up the mountain. ... 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