| During a visit to Interlaken in July 2003, it was | | | | magnificent range of snow-covered mountain peaks |
| suggested that Switzerland was experiencing its | | | | and you may get the feeling, that you could almost |
| hottest summer for 200 years, with daytime | | | | reach out and touch them. They are absolutely |
| temperatures in and around 30 degrees much of the | | | | amazing and with unbelievable far reaching views on |
| time. | | | | clear days. |
| Interlaken, is a glorious and peaceful town situated | | | | Also, from either side of the Lauterbrunnen valley, you |
| between 2 beautifully natural lakes, Lake Thun and | | | | can visit both Grindlewald and Wengen where you can |
| Lake Brienz, making it an ideal location to use as a | | | | easily find a ski-chalet for rent. If you are traveling only |
| touring base from which to explore the Bernese | | | | with a small group looking for ski accommodation, why |
| Oberland. It is a wonderful scenic alpine region and | | | | not try a ski-apartment for rent. Both Wengen and |
| home to the mighty Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau | | | | Gringlewald have numerous properties to rent and are |
| mountains. | | | | undoubtedly two of the prettiest mountain villages in |
| Choose an apartment to rent in Interlaken or nearby | | | | Switzerland in the summer time, but are primarily top |
| Matten, where you can experience the daily pleasures | | | | class world renowned skiing resorts in winter. The |
| of clean fresh mountain air, staying in local | | | | views from these village settings, of the Eiger, Monch |
| chalet-apartment style accommodation set close to | | | | and Jungfrau mountains are absolutely fantastic and |
| the main areas of the town. There are fast running | | | | you are likely to carry these sights with you for a very |
| mountain streams and rivers all around Interlaken and | | | | long time. |
| the surrounding mountain villages, with plenty of scenic | | | | The next stage past Wengen, is to carry on up to |
| walks to enjoy. Boat rides are available on both Lake | | | | Kleine Scheidegg which is the last but one station and |
| Thun, for travel to Spitz and on Lake Brienz if you | | | | time to change trains. From here you can board the |
| wish to see the town of Brienz and beyond. There are | | | | very plush and luxurious new train for the journey right |
| direct trains to Lucerne, Basel and Zurich which are all | | | | through the inside of the Jungfraujoch, which at over |
| manageable for a single days return trip, and represent | | | | 11000 feet (almost 3500 metres), it is typically known |
| a good day out as an alternative to Interlaken. | | | | as the 'Top of Europe.' |
| The easiest way of getting around the region is by | | | | At the top, you are guaranteed to see snow and ice |
| train. Very clean, reliable, always on time, and to all | | | | on a huge scale, even in summer. There is an |
| routes. Yes, trains, going up mountains! They will take | | | | observation area, an outdoor viewing platform and so |
| you to the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and on up to the | | | | many breathtaking views that you'll never forget it. You |
| pretty mountain village of Murren which is mostly on | | | | may even be lucky enough to see or join, |
| the level. From Murren, you can take a fabulous | | | | husky-drawn sledges, if the weather is clear. All year |
| journey by cable car all the way up to the Schilthorn | | | | round there are other daily attractions which are only |
| and the famous Piz Gloria revolving restaurant. Set | | | | accessible via this, the highest railway station in Europe. |
| majestically, at almost 3000 metres, you can enjoy | | | | Remember to set off early and don't forget your |
| breathtaking panoramic views from 360 degrees that | | | | camera! |
| reach far across the alpine region. There is a | | | | |