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Fresh snow has fallen in Mürren ! Mürren a former settlement of people from the Lötschen valley in the Valais, which still remains recognisable today from the design of the houses and the pronunciation of the Mürren dialect – is the highest, continually inhabited village settlement in the canton of Bern and lies on a terrace at 1650 metres, high above the Lauterbrunnen valley. A double-cable ropeway leads up onto the plateau from Lauterbrunnen, while a cableway runs from Stechelberg, past turbulent waterfalls and craggy rock faces, into the centre of the car-free village of Mürren, and further to the Schilthorn at 2970 metres. At the end of the 1960s, the makers of the Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” were immediately taken by the futuristic revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn: the scenes involving the imaginary ‘Piz Gloria’ had to be shot here… The film became a great success, the Schilthorn cableway and the revolving restaurant equally so. The magnificent 360° panorama from the summit takes in the world-renowned Alpine triumvirate of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, reaching right to Mont Blanc and into the Black Forest.

There’s no better place to spend the holiday season than in the charming mountain town of St. Moritz, Switzerland. Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz is known for its world-class ski resorts and picturesque Alpine scenery. Whether you’re a seasoned snowboarder or a beginner looking to try your hand at a new winter activity, St. Moritz has something for everyone.

In Gimmelwald you can also hike during the winter time. There are a number of prepared winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails and toboggan runs. Depending on the snow conditions, the one can also be well connected with the other. A nice variation is for example the hike from Muerren to Gimmelen, where you are rewarded for the effort of the ascent with a piece of the best apple pie in the mountain restaurant. Afterwards, a speedy toboggan ride back to Muerren is great fun! The toboggan runs lead from Allmendhubel (accessible by funicular) via Bobrun down to Muerren and from Schiltgrat (accessible by chairlift) via Gimmelen to Muerren. Since the uppermost section on the Schiltgrat is relatively steep, we recommend the Schiltgrat-Gimmelen section only for experienced toboggan riders. In addition, there is also a lot of sledding on the road from Muerren down to Gimmelwald. But be aware that this is not an official toboggan route as, in order to ensure the supply of Gimmelwald, vehicles run on the road from time to time. With the necessary caution, however, this ride is also recommended, especially since it can be taken directly back up by cable car without much effort.

Sonogno, the farthest village in the Valle Verzasca, has preserved its characteristic townscape with old houses and alleyways. On the Piazzetta is a typical residence of the Verzasca Valley, the former Casa Genardini, now the seat of the Val Verzasca Museum. In the immediate vicinity is an old bread oven, which is still in operation today. At Casa della lana (House of Wool), manual workers process sheep's wool into handmade products. In the upper part of the village, a fresco depicting the Last Judgment can be admired on the wall of a farmhouse. The picture was painted in the 18th century by an unknown artist.

A Scenic steamship Lötschberg Boat Tour From Interlaken to Brienz in 4K resolution ! Boat trip on Lake Brienz: Your excursion to Lake Brienz begins at the jetty in Brienz or Interlaken Ost. Check the departure times and the programmes on offer, then select the boat trip on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz that most appeals to you. The entire round trip across the lake goes from Brienz to the Giessbach Falls, then onto Oberried, Iseltwald, Niederried, Ringgenberg, Bönigen, Interlaken Ost and back again. The trip takes about an hour and a quarter. Enjoy a memorable boat trip on the lake. The nostalgia trip on the impressive steamboat, for example, departs from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach and back – with an exclusive stop at the idyllic jetty. Would you like to end an eventful day with the wind in your hair and the evening sun shining on your face? If so, you’re sure to enjoy the evening trip from Interlaken Ost to Iseltwald and back. - Unspoilt nature on turquoise waters Let yourself be completely immersed in the beautiful natural landscapes during your trip. Mighty mountainsides, dense forests, crystal-clear streams and waterfalls are just some of the magnificent scenery that surrounds you. The refreshing lake breeze is both invigorating and relaxing at the same time. The waves ripple, merge and heighten as the ship approaches the shore. Enjoy the expansiveness of the lake and try to picture how deep the water is. It has flowed through the Alps and collected in the lake for thousands of years. Lake Brienz is an emerald set amid the Bernese Oberland Alps. - The steamship “Lötschberg” chugs its way across Lake Brienz twice a day and also on every Saturday evening during the summer. This trip gives you the opportunity to see the old steam-driven gearbox in action. The cruise will transport you back in time to the days of the Belle Époque. The steamship “Lötschberg” is particularly suitable for family excursions, as it even has a separate play cabin called “Globi’s Captain’s Club”. - Support me on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thedutchmen For one dollar or more you support me to keep creating content for my channel ! - End track: Where Stars Fall by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

A Scenic Walk Tour In the Breitach Gorge in the Bavarian Alps in Germany ! The Breitachklamm is a gorge created by the river Breitach in the Allgäu region in Southern Germany. It is located at the exit of the Kleinwalsertal near Tiefenbach, a city district of Oberstdorf. It is one of the deepest gorges of the Bavarian Alps and the deepest rocky gorge of Central Europe. Every year around 300.000 visitors walk the 2.5 km long path through the gorge. The upper entrance of the Breitachklamm is located near the Walserschanz in Austria, with limited parking space, whereas the lower one in Oberstdorf-Tiefenbach offers a visitor center and ample parking. The Breitachklamm was formed only during the last 10,000 years after the Würm ice age. Glaciers had eroded soft rocks, and hard rocks remained. When the glaciers had melted, the Breitach river had to grind its way through the hard rocks, over a distance of 2.5 km and up to 150 metres (490 ft) deep. - End track: Where Stars Fall by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... - Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedutchmen -