7 June 2026 · Interrail
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 in the Bernese Oberland. The good news is that you do not need a car to get there. Whether you are coming from […]
24 May 2026 · Interrail
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 to Gimmelwald and down to Lauterbrunnen. I’ve done Bachalpsee twice: once in late July 2025, when the route was fully open and very […]
24 May 2026 · Interrail
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 personally stayed overnight in either Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen, but I’ve visited both several times over the last few years. I’ve been to the […]
24 May 2026 · Interrail
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 the map. The Bernese Oberland is full of places that seem almost unfairly beautiful. Lauterbrunnen has its dramatic valley walls and waterfalls. Grindelwald […]
15 May 2026 · Hiking
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 the walk felt relatively easy. In May, snow still covered large parts of the route and Bachalpsee itself had almost disappeared beneath a […]
26 December 2025 · Hiking
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, and you do not need to chase the highest peaks to find memorable walks. From Interlaken, trains and cable cars fan out into […]
24 December 2025 · Travel
Interlaken is one of the best places in Switzerland to use as a base for exploring the Alps. Located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and sitting right at the entrance to the Jungfrau region, it connects some of the most famous mountain villages and hikes by simple public transport. I’ve used Interlaken multiple times […]
24 December 2025 · Travel
The Mürren to Lauterbrunnen hike is one of the most rewarding walks in the Jungfrau region. It combines dramatic valley views, peaceful alpine paths, and a long descent into one of Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes. I did this hike in August 2024, in full summer conditions. It was hot, around 28–30°C, but absolutely worth it. […]
24 December 2025 · Travel
Mürren looks remote—and that is part of its appeal. The car-free village sits on a mountain terrace high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, facing the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You cannot drive there, and there is no direct train from Interlaken. Instead, the journey combines regular trains with a cable car and mountain railway. That may […]
22 December 2025 · Travel
Taking the Interlaken to Wengen train is one of the easiest ways to reach the Jungfrau region without a car. Technically, the full journey is a mix of trains, because Wengen sits on the mountain railway above Lauterbrunnen. In practice, it feels simple: you travel from Interlaken Ost into the Lauterbrunnen Valley, then continue up […]
