Lauterbrunnen
08:06 | Train to Lauterbrunnen
Took the early morning to Lauterbrunnen, with a change in Interlaken. It was mostly foggy with a couple short sun breaks. It was also surprising to see the number of passengers with skis and sleds.
10:30 | Lauterbrunnen
Unfortunately it was still quite foggy in the Lauterbrunnen valley.
On a clear day with plenty of snowmelt you would see the famous waterfall here. There were a number of ice chunks falling down though.
12:00 | Winteregg
Took the Lauterbrunnen Seilbahn aerial tram to Grütschalp and found some sun. From there we took a train through Winteregg to the alpine village of Mürren.
12:15 | Mürren
Arrived in this pedestrian alpine village, known for being featured in the 1969 James Bond movie, ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’
The brand new aerial tram that opened earlier in the week. We didn’t take it though.
13:00 | Gimmelwald
Took another aerial tram slightly downhill to this small mountain village.
13:15 | Pension Gimmelwald
A hostel known for its award winning Schwarzbier.
Nice Biergarten in the snow
Nice view from the Biergarten
The village cat came for a visit
14:00 | Gimmelwald
Took a walk around the village
Paragliders
14:05 | Schlithornbahn
Awaiting the aerial tram back to the valley.
15:30 | Train to Lucerne
Some sights from the train ride back to Lucerne.
17:00 | Eiszauber
Lucerne is keeping their “Ice Magic” Christmas market around a bit longer.
17:30 | Bierliebe & Friends
Had dinner at a beer hall featuring local breweries.
The Celebration burger, featuring Brie and cranberries.
Sampler platter
19:00 | Lucerne
Some night photos
The covered bridge features a number of paintings.