Trying to choose between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald is difficult because both are beautiful in very different ways. They are both easy to reach from Interlaken. They both have mountain views. They both…
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Blausee is one of those places in Switzerland that almost looks too polished to be real. A small blue lake, clear water, forest around it, mountains in the background, and an easy…
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Kandersteg is one of those Swiss mountain villages that feels quieter than it probably deserves to be. It does not have the same name recognition as Interlaken, Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen. It is…
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When I arrived at Oeschinensee, the lake was still hidden. The cable car had already carried me high above Kandersteg, but from the mountain station I still had to walk for around…
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Oeschinensee and Bachalpsee are two of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland, but they offer very different experiences. Bachalpsee is the more straightforward choice if you are staying around Interlaken, Grindelwald…
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The Oeschinensee hike from Kandersteg is one of the best lake hikes in Switzerland. The panorama trail usually starts near the Oeschinensee cable car mountain station, climbs toward Heuberg, and takes around…
Read article →Oeschinensee is one of those places that looks slightly unreal the first time you see it. A bright blue alpine lake, surrounded by steep mountain walls, sitting above the village of Kandersteg…
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If you’re planning a hiking trip in the Jungfrau Region, there’s a good chance you’ll come across two very different options: the Bachalpsee hike from Grindelwald First and the walk from Mürren…
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If you’re choosing between Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, my honest answer is this: stay in Lauterbrunnen if you want the most beautiful mountain experience, but choose Interlaken if you want convenience. I haven’t…
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I’ve visited the Jungfrau region several times now, and the more I return, the more I realise that choosing where to stay is not as simple as picking the prettiest place on…
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I hiked to Bachalpsee twice: once in late July and once in early May. They felt like two completely different hikes. In July, the trail was clear, the slopes were green and…
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Interlaken is one of the easiest places in Switzerland to base yourself if hiking is a priority. You do not need a car, you do not need to move hotels every night,…
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