SWISS ALPS |
The funniest start to the most breathtaking country.....after using Euros around all of Europe we didn't realise that Switzerland used a different currency, Swiss Franks! We arrived late at night with no banks open so starved ourselves with snacks...oops...silliest mistake, but it's all apart of the amazing adventure! I should mention Swiss Franks are a beautiful, colourful currency.
Day 1 - We stayed in one of the most scenic places a tiny town called Lauterbrunnen, we defiantly were close to nature! Through secluded valleys in the alps, between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks, one of my favourite places to adventure around! We stayed at Camping Jungfrau in the most adorable wooden cabin, providing a cosy village experience.
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| Wood fire BBQ with views that distract you from cooking your food leading to burnt sausages ops. |
Day 2- Lauterbrunnen has 72 waterfalls and we went on a mission to see as many as possible! We hiked for over five hours. Through ice cold tunnels and caves. This is only a few of our favs.
The Swiss Alps signature waterfall is Staubbach Falls, you can view it from most parts of the small town, it also has a romantic myth and lovers would go up to the falls at night. The coolest thing is you can hike up steep, narrow terrain leading to an underground tunnel which leads you behind the waterfall, on a rock balcony. Getting intimate and wet from the falls its hard to capture a good shot. The coldest most pure water comes from the natural drinking fountains located around the town. After travelling Europe and paying lots for water, this made me fall in love with Switzerland so much more. We drank water directly from other waterfalls getting as close to nature as possible.
Stechelberg Falls is harder to find, we explored off track to get to where this picture was taken. The waterfall is amazing and you literally cant capture it all in one photo! It's endless.
Trümmelbach Falls was an amazing experience and consists of 10 waterfalls that connect. It's only accessible from under ground, through a tunnel elevator! With glacier water from Jungfrau (the highest point in Europe) flowing over 20, 000 litres per second! Corkscrew Falls was a spectacular swirl of downhill water.
Day 3- We enjoyed a picnic by the coolest pool I've ever been to. Swimming amongst snowy mountains, views of waterfalls, a fun slippery slide and amazing sun - so I got a mint tan. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.
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| CIRCLE OF LIFE |
Day 4- An expensive train ride to Interlaken, the closest 'large town' exploring the clear lakes and rivers. We did a little shopping including quality kitchen knives, an adorable beanie and of course you cant go to Switzerland and not buy a famous swiss army knives, which I got engraved.
Day 5- Taking the majestic cable cart and train to Mürren a true fairytale town. Hiking in alps, surrounded by wildflowers, bell-ringing cows and more waterfalls. We had fun playing life sized chess, amongst views I can't describe.
Next hiking up hill to Gimmelwald a picturesque village. Where we experienced a rare honesty shop, where theres no shop attendant or prices on items ranging from souvenirs to food (ice-cream just what I needed after hiking in the heat) Its been successfully open for over 15 years based from honest people, things like this make me love the world.
It was a 3 hour hike back and we were circled by the kind of mountain panorama you only dream about.
Over my stay I felt like a fat kid on Christmas who has never eaten before.....I binged on chocolate. It's the most amazing chocolate that indescribably melts in your mouth. Something even chocolate haters need to try, I swear on my life. 🍫 🎅🏼 🇨🇭
These of the worlds most famous mountains Eiger, which has an elevation of 3970m, Mönch is in the centre and the highest point in Europe is Jungfrau 4158m elevation and is famous for James Bond movies.
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