Monday, September 20, 2010

Schilthorn, Switzerland

On Sunday the 19th of September, we decided to go on a road adventure. We decided to head to Lauterbrunnen and take the trams to the top of Schilthorn. I checked the webcams before we headed out and it looked like it was going to be a nice day. The car ride was 1 1/2 hours one way.

On our way we saw this "Cougar". It was like Jason's first car but his was green.
Then Devin took a picture of this Trans-Am in the parking lot. It's always fun to see "American" cars over here.
This waterfall was beautiful and it is right by the city of Lauterbrunnen. It was a sight to see this waterfall as the background while driving thru the city. I didn't think to take a picture.

We had to take 4 trams to the top of Schilthorn. I am guessing it took us about 40 minutes at the most to reach the top. The following are some pictures along the way.
It was definately steep and very high!
When we reached the top it wasn't too bad. We were going thru clouds the last part. It was a bit chilly - around 32 degrees F.
The view was always changing because of the clouds. We sat on the terrace and ate a picnic lunch. It was a beautiful day.


It felt like we were on top of the world. I pretended that this is what it must feel like to be on top of Mt. Everest without all the hiking, oxygen tanks, frostbite....

A view on the way back down.
The Eiger on the left, Monch center and Jungfrau on the right.


Before we could board the next tram, the drinking water had to be unloaded.



A restaurant that offers hikers a break and or lunch with the cows.
The village of Murren.
The snow fences for avalanches. I think I would only like to live in this village in the summer months.
A suspension bridge which looks very scary to cross.
The sun was going down and here is a picture of the waterfall at the end of our perfect day!

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