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I m swiss citizen , I know well this region since my childhood , this reportage is really very good and well managed, very good observations and recommandations.
Stay In Meiringen. About 30 minutes East of Interlaken. Small town with all amenities. Train transfer point to Lucerne and Zurich. Great bus options. 5 hotels plus one hostel. Have stayed here 9 times.
I have stayed in Gimmelwald and what an experience it was. Can’t wait to be back in this magical region. I have stayed both in Esther’s Guesthouse and Olle & Maria’s B&B in Gimmelwald.
Please don’t stop making videos…your videos are informative, helpful and answer so many questions people are asking. Your like a lifeline! Thanks again!
It’s where I stayed the first time I went to Switzerland- it’s a very pretty village and it has one of those lovely covered bridges over the Lutschein river.
I could not thank you enough for these videos you have made even though some people may think they’re old and boring but you had no idea for a beginner like I am. This’s meant the world to me and I kept watching a few times of each video. It shows how new I am to this region and I’m so lost and confused. And your vids have been so helpful and plus I love watching you guys talk. I felt the excitement come out of my screen. And you speak so clear for someone like me who don’t speak English as their first language. Thank you so much. I’m so grateful 🙏
I stayed 10 days in Wengen in November and hiked everyday before i started my remote work around 3-4pm. My house had a panoramic view of the entire Lauterbreunnen Valley where I almost walked there everyday (30-60 min walk). I enjoyed many breakfasts and did most of my work on the deck savoring the view. I hiked up to Eiger base and hiked to many directions around Wengen. Almost hiked to Grindelwald too but went out of time. I also hiked between Grütschalp, Wengen and Gimmerwald. Not to mention the many valley walks I did. Next time I'll considers staying in Gimmerwald. The entire village was closed when I went there except I got my self-serve beer from the store that ran the honor-system. Thanks for bringing me back my sweet memories.
This video has been EXTREMELY helpful,to me me as we are planning a trip to Switzerland. Thank you so much for sharing all these helpful details to us !!
You guys deserve many more subscribers, even though I've been to Switzerland, I still keep watching your videos and there is so much I missed, but then again I think it would take a lifetime to see this gorgeous country completely.
You are so kind Julio, thank you! We agree that there is so much to continually explore in Switzerland! Even though we’ve been to nearly every canton and have lived here for months, we feel the same way!
@Aplins in the Alps Wish I had the time to stay for months in Switzerland, actually let me rephrase it, I wish the wifey would allow me to before she became "Dog The Bounty Hunter" and came looking for me. She's going with her friend again next year for hiking and I am also trying to tell my friends to plan a trip.
@@juliop7991 thank you for replying to my comment I am so glad you liked my country I am so proud to have a country so peaceful like this what I see in the world what is going on with all this wars I see this all on RUclips God bless you and stay safe 🙏🙏🇨🇭🇨🇭
I visited the first week of April 2019 and used Interlaken as my base. You're right: it's pleasant enough but definitely on the touristy side. Having all the transportation links was a definite plus. I did use my Swiss Pass to go to the Schilthorn on a Friday after about a meter of fresh snow had fallen in the Alps. It was nuts. There were tons of locals wanting to go skiing, so I had to wait over 90 minutes to get on the cable car going up the mountain. It was worth the wait. I'm not sure if you ever spent any time on the south side of the Alps. I spent two nights in Fiesch and went up to Bettmeralp to view the massive Altesch Glacier and the other side of the Jungfrau. It was stunning. Great video with tons of useful information.
Hello Jana and Brett, I am a Cambodian, I've watched some of your videos, and I really appreciate your job. You explained all the details about the Eurail pass and where to stay which are very helpful. Thank so much!
Can't help reiterating how great your travel videos are! Sooooo informative and include sooooo much detailed information which is difficult to receive elsewhere! Really love your videos 💕
I love your guides and your personality on YT. Thanks to you I started planning my first Swiss Alps adventure with my wife to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Keep the great work!
I recently visited this area. I wished I had seen this video before my visit. It is full of useful facts nicely presented and is a treat to watch. I have saved it for reference as I plan to visit again. Thank you very much and I am a happy subscriber now!
We stayed in Wengen last July and really loved it. Being up a bit into the mountains really made the extra travel time worth it to us! Thanks for the great videos that bring back wonderful memories! ❤
I spent a magical week in Wengen 20 years ago - it was August and we had perfect weather with sunshine and clear blue skies. I’ve never really dreamt about a place I’ve visited but I’ve had many vivid dreams of taking my dad/sister/husband to Wengen. It’s the most beautiful place with breathtaking views but … the second time I went it was totally different… same time of year but different weather!! We were in the clouds most of the time and never got to see the mountains. My plan is that when I retire, I’ll keep an eye on the forecast and if I see a week of sun - I’m off 😊
This video was super helpful for our trip planning. Based on your recommendations and my own research, we ended up staying three nights in Grindelwald, and absolutely loved it. The views were fantastic and the city was bustling and convenient. Also, over half the activities and excursions we did on our trip all embark from Grindelwald (Pfingstegg, First, Jungfraujoch, Mannlichen, Glacier Canyon, plus the great playground in the middle of town), so it’s most convenient if you plan on doing fun, kid-friendly activities each day.
Thank you so much for such an informative video. We have bought the 1 week guide and found it super useful to our plan. I hope you guy creat more guide so we can keep supporting you. Keep up the good work
WOW!!! This is the most extensive and best guide to this area on RUclips. I've been to Switzerland many times--this is my favorite area and your travel style is almost identical to mine (thus I totally agree with your rankings :) :) :) ). What an invaluable aid to the first time guest or even to those who've been there but now want to branch out. Thanks for this resource. (And you've picked up on German pronunciation, sehr gut!)
Laura, you have continually been so kind to us. Thank you for you encouraging comments! That’s a big compliment - that this is the most extensive and best guide to the area on RUclips 🤩 Also, sounds like you have good taste if you rank things similar 😊😉
Thanks for doing this video, this is really helpful for my next year trip to switzerland. I was hesitating where to stay in the jungfrau area until I found this video. You have done excellent works. Love your videos
@@AplinsintheAlps Absolutely. You deserve this praise. Finally, today I finished booking for my 15 days (1-15 May) of comprehensive Swiss trip based on your suggestions.
Your Videos seems to me the best and most informatives I've seen. As I'm born and raised in the Bernese Oberland, I know the region very well. I can only recommend your videos and because I'm curios what your next videos will be, subbed. Thanks very much for your work, love it
Wow, thank you so much! As a local, your compliment means A LOT to us! We love the Berner Oberland (and now live here), so we hope that our passion shows in all of our work. We're happy to have you following along!
If you want something quieter and less touristy but still close, I highly reccomend Darligen. Less than 10m bus ride to Interlakken and very easy access to Lake Thun.
This video was useful in our planning, we were hoping to stay in Grindelwald but couldn’t find a place available for our dates, so we opted for Mürren. It’s certainly a convenient town, plenty to do, however I couldn’t help but notice a certain nationality goes very hard on this town, more so than any other place we visited. I love my countrymen but sometimes you just want to feel like you’re, you know, traveling. Due to that “theme park” kind of vibe, plus the added travel time it adds to some hikes we wanted to do closer to Interlaken, I would not stay in Murren again. Certainly worth a visit.
Thanks for the recommendations. We'd have never considered wilderswill if not for this video and our stay there was perfect, both due to proximity to the mountain and the views of the Alps.
This is such a great informative video! I have been to Switzerland in May 2018, and will be heading back this year, so searching updated vids post-C19. This came across my feed. Glad I watched it; may have to switch from Lucerne to Interlaken... :)
Your information is excellent. Please do not take any notice of the negative comments. I visit Wilderswil 5 times a year for 3 or 4 weeks at at time………….Next time you are in Wilderswil I’ll buy you a drink at the Alpenrose Hotel.
You are SO welcome Rebecca! It’s a joy to help people like you visit Switzerland! Our first trip to Switzerland changed our life and we hope it impacts yours for the good too!
Another great video!! It confirmed our choice to stay at Hotel Gletschergarten, Grindelwald in January. Our only concern is getting to Schilthorn. Your videos helped us plan our vacation and we cannot wait for it to come to fruition. Thank You & Aloha from Maui!!
We’re so happy to make you feel more confident about your travel plans in January!! If you haven’t already, we have a free spreadsheet download on our “when to visit month-by-month” video that details which trains will be open in the month of January!
Good choice! Great to watch your videos here in Thailand where I live now. I grew up in Spiez, between Interlaken and Thun and I certainly know all these nice places in the video! 🙂....fun fact: while COOP and MIGROS are Swiss shopping malls, ALDI is a German company!...so, a no go for a "real" Swiss! 😂
I've been researching for our first trip to Switzerland for months, and just found your videos. They are by far the most helpful! We will be using your links for our train tickets and guides. We have four children about your age, who love the outdoors. We're hoping for a ten day family vacation of a lifetime, desiring the ultimate, authentic Swiss experience (in views, experiences, and dining). We have rented a beautiful home in Murren for 9 nights (the minimum stay). I am thinking that we may want a little more "action" in the experience and dining areas on our last two nights? Would you suggest Zermatt over Grindelwald, staying outside of town in either, as you suggested?
Hi Stephanie, thanks so much for your encouragement! You might really enjoy seeing Zermatt as a compliment to what you already have planned. There is great hiking there, but also some of the best food we've had in Switzerland. However, keep in mind this is about 3 hours from Mürren, while Grindelwald is only about 45 minutes - 1 hour away. There are definitely more off-the-beaten-path places to stay near Grindelwald that are really beautiful. Either way, you can't go wrong, and you can easily eat in Grindelwald and Interlaken while you're staying in Mürren because the Schilthorn cable car runs until late. Hope this helps!
Thank you So much for all that info! I will be filing this video away for future ref, deciding where to stay is a huge factor in Switzerland more than other places? Maybe because one can make expensive mistakes there
You’re right Marla, lodging can be an expensive and inconvenient mistake when you’re planning a trip to this Jungfrau region! Hope this helps when you start planning your next trip 😊
Thank you so much! Habkern is a cute little village nestled in a valley, but a bit inconvenient for transportation. (Although it has some beautiful walks from there!!) Make sure you plan around that before you go. Enjoy!!
Would you share the Airbnb link where you stayed in Wilderswil? I am planning a family trip in end of May to June 2023. Thank you for your helpful videos! Jana, you remind of Kara from Kara and Nate. Great job guys! May God continue to keep you both safe on your travels.
We'd love to but unfortunately that's a long-term rental and we'll actually be renting it when you plan to visit! But please stop and say hello if you see us when you're in Wilderswil!
I’ve stayed in 2 out of the 7 - wilderswil and Grindelwald. I love them both. I’d probably stay in them all! The good thing is that it doesn’t really take that long to get anywhere - I want to do a race from Grindelwald to wengen - someone takes the cable cars and someone takes the train 😜 The Grindelwald guest card gives you 50% off admission to the outdoor pool - I don’t think there’s a better view from any water slide!
So funny you say that because Brett really wants to race the train from Wilderswil up to Schynige Platte!! (But just to be clear, the train would totally destroy him :)
@@AplinsintheAlps - ha, he wouldn’t have a chance! But, what if there was a race from the top of Schyinge platte to the Bachalpsee, one person walking and the other taking the train to wilderswil, then Grindelwald, up the First and then walking. Who would win?
Hi there! This video is VERY helpful, thank you!!! My boyfriend and I are going in July 2023. Do you think it is possible to do the following? We plan to stay in one location (home base is either Interlaken or Grindelwald) for the whole week and travel to different towns each day (please let me know if there is a smarter way to do this). July 14th land In Zurich and take train to Interlaken. Check into hotel/airbnb, Explore town take it easy. July 15-Full day interlaken explore, nice dinner for anniversary July 16-Chill day, watch paragliders and picnic/hammock July 17th -Grindelwald first and hike July 18th -Chill day and explore rest of Grindelwald July 19th -Lautenbrunner explore on bikes July 20th-Brienz boat tour or Brienz rothorn bahn train (MUST do) July 22nd- Travel back home
Sounds like a fun trip and do-able! In fact, there’s a lot of extra time to do even more if you’d like! 🙂We’re actually publishing a 1-week Guide in March that covers a lot of those activities, so stay tuned! (You can join our email list to get first dibs!)
I stayed in Murren this past September and coming back for 6 days in June with my wife. Using the half-fare card would be cheaper overall coming from the US and landing in Zurich, but my concern is that buying ticket on each trip would be cumbersome. BOP would be the next cheaper option at 100 CHF per person. Should I be too concerned with having to buy tickets and miss the next train ride? Using STP was so convenient the last time. BTW Murrren was incredible. I stayed on the main road with valley view and seeing Eiger and the whole mountain range from my balcony everyday was incredible.
Great question! We think that buying tickets using the SBB mobile app is extremely easy and convenient-but you'll need to have cell phone data for this. Otherwise, if you don't want to buy tickets, the BOP + Half Fare Card is a great combo, and you won't have to buy hardly any tickets in the Jungfrau Region!
I live in in Switzerland and I must say I love this video. Very informative to all visitors. 🙏 I was wondering about something though: You said you stayed about 6 months here. Was that all work related as well or just exploring Switzerland in its entirety?
Wow that's a big compliment, thank you! We both work online, so we spent an extended summer in Europe and worked while we were there. We also have dual Italian citizenship so we are able to spend longer in Europe. It's quite a blessing!
Yes, the views are fantastic both from the Niederhorn and from Beatenberg! But in this video we just to just cover villages from Interlaken and in toward the mountains (we thought about including others along the lakes, but then this video would have been even longer :) ) So glad you enjoyed your visit!
Been watching your videos and appreciate all the work you have both put into your guides of Switzerland. My wife and I will be visiting in October and will be planning on 2 days in Zurich, 2 days in Lucerne, 2 days in Grindlewald, and 2 days in Lauterbrunnen. In your opinion is it best to have a centrally located home base or can we successfully stay in multiple locations throughout the week without much grief? Appreciate any opinions you have!
Great question Dylan! We would probably get tired of moving lodging every two nights, but that's really just a personal choice. One option is to spend 4 nights in either Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen - it's really easy to explore the entire Jungfrau Region from either location!
Sight seeing in Switzerland is like having a nice long inter-course. You can easily forget how good was the climax and as soon you end you start craving for next session all over again.
If you want to stay in a absolutely non-touristic area, you should go to GLARUS - A valley like the Lauterbrunnental formed by glaciers, only 1h train ride from Zurich. Gorgeous hikes and mountain lakes, pretty villages like Ennenda and the car-free Braunwald, plenty of gondolas and very cheap prices for accommodation. Avoid the tourstic places like Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, etc. and go to the real Swiss cities where people actually live! :)
Ooh we love Glarus!! Took a road trip there, drove the Klausen Pass, visited Klöntalersee and the Berglistüber waterfall, and hiked up at Braunwald. It was incredible! Hope we can get there to film a video at some point.
This is a great video! I’m just starting to plan for an April 2025 visit and will watch some of your other videos. Have you been in the area in April before? I’m a little concerned about the weather being too cold and/or rainy
We have! We actually live near Interlaken. You never truly can predict the weather but it is usually still cold in April and last April we had a lot of rain. We made a video about what you can expect (month to month) when planning your trip to Switzerland. It might be helpful to you! ruclips.net/video/1qzwAKWh2n0/видео.htmlsi=xg6RXZ18cSrfsP-9
I love your videos and I am hoping to be able to book a consultation, but so far the only openings you have are during times that I work. I am planning on spending about 3 weeks in Switzerland next summer. Would you recommend 2 weeks in Wilderswil and 1 week in Murren or spending a week in each of the following towns Wilderswill, Murren and Grindelwald?
We love that you're planning to stay here for so long! With that amount of time, it could be a ton of fun to spend a week in each place. You'd have such a variety of experiences, and then you could really take your time to explore what's right around each of those locations. Sounds like a great plan!
Your videos are very informative and useful as always. I have planned my itinerary in the past based on your tips and have recommended these to my friends too. This video is another gem in the series of useful videos you guys have created for tourists. Thank you for doing this. I had one question for you folks about a nearby village to Interlaken that I didn't see in your list. I am talking about Wimmis, that's South of Speiz. Would you recommend this for a short stay and where will it rank? Thanks!!
Thanks so much for your encouragement and for sharing with your friends! Wimmis would be a good short-term hub for visit spots like the Stockhorn, Niesen, Thun, etc. But it would be pretty inconvenient for concentrating on the Jungfrau Region. Spiez would be a better choice if you're looking to save money, and it will put you a little closer to the region while cutting down on a train change.
Thank you guys. Love watching ur videos. Beautiful views of Switzerland. What would you suggest with small kids, staying in a hotel with breakfast included, or entire apartment?
Loved this video. Will there still be any water flowing from the waterfalls in September? After seeing this video, really considering Grindelwald. Do you remember the street name of the place you stayed at? Enjoying all your videos as we plan for Rome and Switzerland. Thanks in advance for your response back.
Hi!! It truly depends on how wet/dry the summer is for waterfalls in September. Giessbach and Trümmelbach are always flowing, but some of the other ones in Lauterbrunnen have less water by September. And we stayed near the church in Grindelwald - an amazing part of town in our opinion!!
Hi, thanks for sharing. Love your videos! I'm flying into zurich on 19 Dec. I was told the city will be boring during christmas period. May I ask if these places you recommended are good alternatives?
My wife has many food allergies which requires us to stay at rentals with kitchens for our own food preparation. Is Airbnb the best resource for finding lodging options with that requirement or are there better sites for this for Switzerland?
Super helpful! Thank you 😊 We're heading over for our first time & I'm thinking Interlaken might be best for us as we want to visit Lucerne, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Wengen while we're there.
Hi there! The trains and popular tourist destinations are always open, as are many restaurants in the villages and towns you're likely to visit. Some will be closed, but we wouldn't worry too much about it!
I’m driving from Lake Como to Paris through 🇨🇭. I’m still undecided where to stay. We’re 4 Driving highway 2. I just want to sit relax and enjoy nature without selling arm and foot . Only two nights, not enough time to take trains or cable. Just stay in one spot
We are staying in Grindelwald for 7 nights with the thought that we would use it as a home-base to explore the area, as well as Lauterbrunnen, Gimmelwald, and muren. We did buy a full 1st class Swiss pass for our entire trip. I'm worried that we are going to be inconvenienced by its location. What do you think?
I know! The timing is perfect! Please keep doing videos like this, also for other countries within Europe! Your video on Rome also helped a ton! I chose Grindelwald in the end because of its convenience but took your advice to stay slightly off the dorfstrasse. I hope the sunshine in Winter is also as great as you've described!
Are the grocery stores Co-Op or a different company? I thought I learned the stores are part of the same company as in located in Scotland, but I am starting to doubt my memory.
No, unfortunately the Interlaken Guest Card only provides free buses within Interlaken and Wilderswil. But the Grindelwald Guest card provides free buses in Grindelwald!
I've seen all you videos about train pass ... Still confused LOL. Because this is my frist time to swiss. Still cant decised thou From Netherland to Zurich, and to iselwald I booked airBnB in iselwald 3 nights and 2nights in Hasliberg I want to visit Grindelwald first and jungfraujoch Please what should i do Thanks
Hi there! Since you're staying in Iseltwald and Hasliberg, you'll definitely want the Berner Oberland Pass, and the Half Fare Card will likely make sense for you too!
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I m swiss citizen , I know well this region since my childhood , this reportage is really very good and well managed, very good observations and recommandations.
That’s such a big compliment from you as a local! Thank you for your encouragement and affirmation! 🤩
Danke. Wir fahren bald such wieder hin.
Hey - can you tell me which regions / towns that are worth visiting have the most lightning / thunderstorms in July ? Thanks
@@Withcare111 , i think tessin Near Lugano Have the biggest thunderstorm . Luzern and the alp also
@@reneferlempins9696 hi . Thanks for that . I typed tessin into Google maps and it doesn’t come up ?
Stay In Meiringen. About 30 minutes East of Interlaken. Small town with all amenities. Train transfer point to Lucerne and Zurich. Great bus options. 5 hotels plus one hostel. Have stayed here 9 times.
Meiringen is fantastic! And so many awesome places you can explore within the valley there. So glad you've enjoyed staying there!!
I have stayed in Gimmelwald and what an experience it was. Can’t wait to be back in this magical region. I have stayed both in Esther’s Guesthouse and Olle & Maria’s B&B in Gimmelwald.
Can you give the contact number as I'm travelling to Switzerland next month and looking for accommodation. Thankyou!
@@wisdomwagon...Did you get any information about the stays? Where did you stay finally? Thanks
Please don’t stop making videos…your videos are informative, helpful and answer so many questions people are asking. Your like a lifeline! Thanks again!
You are so so kind, thank you for the encouragement! That’s our goal - to keep helping travelers like you 😊
As a resident of Switzerland, I fully agree with your assessment
That's a HUGE compliment! Thank you!
just booked our airbnb in Wilderswil for June! so excited!
How fun!! We hope you have the best time. Make sure to say hey if you see us out and about!
It’s where I stayed the first time I went to Switzerland- it’s a very pretty village and it has one of those lovely covered bridges over the Lutschein river.
I could not thank you enough for these videos you have made even though some people may think they’re old and boring but you had no idea for a beginner like I am. This’s meant the world to me and I kept watching a few times of each video. It shows how new I am to this region and I’m so lost and confused. And your vids have been so helpful and plus I love watching you guys talk. I felt the excitement come out of my screen. And you speak so clear for someone like me who don’t speak English as their first language. Thank you so much. I’m so grateful 🙏
May Tripal Gem Bless you 🙏 ✨
I stayed 10 days in Wengen in November and hiked everyday before i started my remote work around 3-4pm. My house had a panoramic view of the entire Lauterbreunnen Valley where I almost walked there everyday (30-60 min walk). I enjoyed many breakfasts and did most of my work on the deck savoring the view. I hiked up to Eiger base and hiked to many directions around Wengen. Almost hiked to Grindelwald too but went out of time. I also hiked between Grütschalp, Wengen and Gimmerwald. Not to mention the many valley walks I did. Next time I'll considers staying in Gimmerwald. The entire village was closed when I went there except I got my self-serve beer from the store that ran the honor-system. Thanks for bringing me back my sweet memories.
where did you stay in wengen?
He's talking a house, so maybe Airbnb@@Tenacioustarantula
This video has been EXTREMELY helpful,to me me as we are planning a trip to Switzerland. Thank you so much for sharing all these helpful details to us !!
We LOVE hearing that our videos are helping others! Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Trip Planning:)
You guys deserve many more subscribers, even though I've been to Switzerland, I still keep watching your videos and there is so much I missed, but then again I think it would take a lifetime to see this gorgeous country completely.
You are so kind Julio, thank you! We agree that there is so much to continually explore in Switzerland! Even though we’ve been to nearly every canton and have lived here for months, we feel the same way!
@Aplins in the Alps Wish I had the time to stay for months in Switzerland, actually let me rephrase it, I wish the wifey would allow me to before she became "Dog The Bounty Hunter" and came looking for me. She's going with her friend again next year for hiking and I am also trying to tell my friends to plan a trip.
This is beautiful country where I was born and live 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭
@Jackie Cordova yes, its amazing. I visited with kids past summer, but now would like to go by myself, hopefully as my first solo trip of lifetime.
@@juliop7991 thank you for replying to my comment I am so glad you liked my country I am so proud to have a country so peaceful like this what I see in the world what is going on with all this wars I see this all on RUclips God bless you and stay safe 🙏🙏🇨🇭🇨🇭
I visited the first week of April 2019 and used Interlaken as my base. You're right: it's pleasant enough but definitely on the touristy side. Having all the transportation links was a definite plus.
I did use my Swiss Pass to go to the Schilthorn on a Friday after about a meter of fresh snow had fallen in the Alps. It was nuts. There were tons of locals wanting to go skiing, so I had to wait over 90 minutes to get on the cable car going up the mountain. It was worth the wait.
I'm not sure if you ever spent any time on the south side of the Alps. I spent two nights in Fiesch and went up to Bettmeralp to view the massive Altesch Glacier and the other side of the Jungfrau. It was stunning.
Great video with tons of useful information.
How many days do you think to hike and visit the sites?
Hello Jana and Brett, I am a Cambodian, I've watched some of your videos, and I really appreciate your job. You explained all the details about the Eurail pass and where to stay which are very helpful. Thank so much!
We're so glad our videos have been helpful! Thanks for taking the time to let us know.
Can't help reiterating how great your travel videos are! Sooooo informative and include sooooo much detailed information which is difficult to receive elsewhere! Really love your videos 💕
Aww thank you so much! We’re grateful to share and help you plan your trip, because you’re right - there are a lot of details to consider! ❤️
This is THE BEST Swiss travel video I’ve come across. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! Grateful for the encouragement:)
This channel is by far the best channel on travelling Switzerland ! Keep it up
Wow thank you so much! 😊
I love your guides and your personality on YT. Thanks to you I started planning my first Swiss Alps adventure with my wife to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Keep the great work!
Thanks so much for your kind words and support! We hope you and your wife have a wonderful time here and Happy (early) Anniversary!
I recently visited this area. I wished I had seen this video before my visit. It is full of useful facts nicely presented and is a treat to watch. I have saved it for reference as I plan to visit again.
Thank you very much and I am a happy subscriber now!
So glad you found us! We hope you can visit again soon.
We went to all these places on our trip June of last year. Wengen is the winner for me. The views were just breathtaking…as well as the hike
We stayed in Wengen last July and really loved it. Being up a bit into the mountains really made the extra travel time worth it to us! Thanks for the great videos that bring back wonderful memories! ❤
That is a great reason to stay in Wengen, to be right in the mountains! Thanks for sharing your experience :)
I spent a magical week in Wengen 20 years ago - it was August and we had perfect weather with sunshine and clear blue skies. I’ve never really dreamt about a place I’ve visited but I’ve had many vivid dreams of taking my dad/sister/husband to Wengen. It’s the most beautiful place with breathtaking views but … the second time I went it was totally different… same time of year but different weather!! We were in the clouds most of the time and never got to see the mountains. My plan is that when I retire, I’ll keep an eye on the forecast and if I see a week of sun - I’m off 😊
That sounds like an ideal plan - jet set to the Swiss Alps during retirement 😎
Amazing information! thank you very much for this great service.
You're welcome! So glad we could help you!
This video was super helpful for our trip planning. Based on your recommendations and my own research, we ended up staying three nights in Grindelwald, and absolutely loved it. The views were fantastic and the city was bustling and convenient. Also, over half the activities and excursions we did on our trip all embark from Grindelwald (Pfingstegg, First, Jungfraujoch, Mannlichen, Glacier Canyon, plus the great playground in the middle of town), so it’s most convenient if you plan on doing fun, kid-friendly activities each day.
So glad you enjoyed your choice and had a great trip!!
Thank you so much for making this kind of video , because its really help me a lot to explore the nature with so deep , again thanks .
Thank you so much for such an informative video. We have bought the 1 week guide and found it super useful to our plan. I hope you guy creat more guide so we can keep supporting you. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the encouragement! We're so glad to hear that our guide was useful. We're definitely going to keep on creating😊
You guys have done it again! Everything I needed to know!! Thanks heaps guys..
Aww we are so happy to help!!
I’m set to visit to Switzerland in Sep this year. Your insight has been invaluable.
WOW!!! This is the most extensive and best guide to this area on RUclips. I've been to Switzerland many times--this is my favorite area and your travel style is almost identical to mine (thus I totally agree with your rankings :) :) :) ). What an invaluable aid to the first time guest or even to those who've been there but now want to branch out. Thanks for this resource. (And you've picked up on German pronunciation, sehr gut!)
Laura, you have continually been so kind to us. Thank you for you encouraging comments! That’s a big compliment - that this is the most extensive and best guide to the area on RUclips 🤩 Also, sounds like you have good taste if you rank things similar 😊😉
Thanks for doing this video, this is really helpful for my next year trip to switzerland. I was hesitating where to stay in the jungfrau area until I found this video. You have done excellent works. Love your videos
We are thrilled that we were able to help you figure out where you wanted to stay! Thanks so much for your encouragement:)
Thanks so much. Best video on youtube on this most searched topic. Hands down.
Wow! Thank you for that huge compliment! So glad to hear this video was helpful!
@@AplinsintheAlps Absolutely. You deserve this praise. Finally, today I finished booking for my 15 days (1-15 May) of comprehensive Swiss trip based on your suggestions.
Fantastic! Have a great trip!!
Your Videos seems to me the best and most informatives I've seen. As I'm born and raised in the Bernese Oberland, I know the region very well. I can only recommend your videos and because I'm curios what your next videos will be, subbed. Thanks very much for your work, love it
Wow, thank you so much! As a local, your compliment means A LOT to us! We love the Berner Oberland (and now live here), so we hope that our passion shows in all of our work. We're happy to have you following along!
Tnx4sharing places to stay in Swiss Alps. Well narrated and easy to understand. Keep up the good work ✈️
Thanks for the encouragement! It's good to hear that the information was easy to understand!
If you want something quieter and less touristy but still close, I highly reccomend Darligen. Less than 10m bus ride to Interlakken and very easy access to Lake Thun.
Next year will be my first trip to Interlaken region with a friend and your video's have been so helpfull! Can't wait to explore!
So glad we can help Jeanie!
I really needed this video. Thank you. 🙏🏼
You did a fantastic job. Kudos.
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting us know.
Fantastic video filled with all the information you could need to help you determine where to stay. Thanks so much😊
This video was useful in our planning, we were hoping to stay in Grindelwald but couldn’t find a place available for our dates, so we opted for Mürren. It’s certainly a convenient town, plenty to do, however I couldn’t help but notice a certain nationality goes very hard on this town, more so than any other place we visited. I love my countrymen but sometimes you just want to feel like you’re, you know, traveling. Due to that “theme park” kind of vibe, plus the added travel time it adds to some hikes we wanted to do closer to Interlaken, I would not stay in Murren again. Certainly worth a visit.
Thanks for sharing your experience Oliver!
This is the most helpful video in the entire RUclips land!
Well that’s a huge compliment!! Thank you 🤩
You guys amazing. This is very thorough and informative. Thank you so much. I am going to watch the rest of the videos as well now.
Thank you for your compliments! We're so encouraged to help you plan your trip Switzerland!
Best guide and tips on RUclips ❤
Wow that’s a big compliment! Thank you so much! 😊
Thanks for the recommendations. We'd have never considered wilderswill if not for this video and our stay there was perfect, both due to proximity to the mountain and the views of the Alps.
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed Wilderswil! It's such a charming town in a great location.
Amazing work folks, this was enjoyable and so nicely put together!
Thank you so much! We enjoy sharing helpful tips so travelers like you can enjoy your time in Switzerland!
This is such a great informative video! I have been to Switzerland in May 2018, and will be heading back this year, so searching updated vids post-C19. This came across my feed. Glad I watched it; may have to switch from Lucerne to Interlaken... :)
Your information is excellent. Please do not take any notice of the negative comments. I visit Wilderswil 5 times a year for 3 or 4 weeks at at time………….Next time you are in Wilderswil I’ll buy you a drink at the Alpenrose Hotel.
I just love your videos. Charming, informative, and exactly what I need to understand and plan a trip to Switzerland. THANK YOU for doing these vlogs!
You are SO welcome Rebecca! It’s a joy to help people like you visit Switzerland! Our first trip to Switzerland changed our life and we hope it impacts yours for the good too!
Thanks!
You are so generous, thank you so much for helping us make more Swiss content! We are truly grateful :)
I'm planning to visit . For first timer this is very helpful!
So glad to hear!
Fantastic video! Thank you for all your work!
Thanks for the encouragement! We LOVE what we do and are grateful for kind supporters like you!
Thanks Guys. Another great video, keep 'em coming!
Thanks Alan! Grateful for your comment and encouragement 😊
Fantastic quantity and quality of information! Thank you!
Wow! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and that the information was helpful.
Thank you a million beautiful video loaded with information ❤❤❤
You're so welcome, we're happy to help!
I will be in Switzerland for 12 nights in early June 2023, 5 nights will be in Interlaken, 1 night in Lauterbrunnen. Thx for the info. 👍🏼
Sounds like a great trip! Glad to help you decide where to stay during your travels 😊
you're really a nice pair, Im glad you're having the chance to visit the places you wished
I hope you wll be able to visit the whole Continent and enjoy it
Another great video!! It confirmed our choice to stay at Hotel Gletschergarten, Grindelwald in January. Our only concern is getting to Schilthorn. Your videos helped us plan our vacation and we cannot wait for it to come to fruition. Thank You & Aloha from Maui!!
We’re so happy to make you feel more confident about your travel plans in January!! If you haven’t already, we have a free spreadsheet download on our “when to visit month-by-month” video that details which trains will be open in the month of January!
Just subscribed, love the content. Looking at going in June so this is very helpful. 👍
We’re so happy to have you follow along! We hope all of our resources help you plan your trip with confidence and enjoy it to the max!
Good choice! Great to watch your videos here in Thailand where I live now. I grew up in Spiez, between Interlaken and Thun and I certainly know all these nice places in the video! 🙂....fun fact: while COOP and MIGROS are Swiss shopping malls, ALDI is a German company!...so, a no go for a "real" Swiss! 😂
This channel give me motivation to work hard and visit Switzerland the beauty
We are so grateful to encourage you! And we hope you get to visit one day :)
Thank you for information absolutely love your video.
You are welcome! Thanks for taking the time to let us know:)
I m watching your videos after coming back from Switzerland and I absolutely love your videos
Aww thank you! We’re so glad that our videos give you sweet memories of your trip! 😊
I've been researching for our first trip to Switzerland for months, and just found your videos. They are by far the most helpful! We will be using your links for our train tickets and guides.
We have four children about your age, who love the outdoors. We're hoping for a ten day family vacation of a lifetime, desiring the ultimate, authentic Swiss experience (in views, experiences, and dining). We have rented a beautiful home in Murren for 9 nights (the minimum stay). I am thinking that we may want a little more "action" in the experience and dining areas on our last two nights? Would you suggest Zermatt over Grindelwald, staying outside of town in either, as you suggested?
Hi Stephanie, thanks so much for your encouragement!
You might really enjoy seeing Zermatt as a compliment to what you already have planned. There is great hiking there, but also some of the best food we've had in Switzerland. However, keep in mind this is about 3 hours from Mürren, while Grindelwald is only about 45 minutes - 1 hour away.
There are definitely more off-the-beaten-path places to stay near Grindelwald that are really beautiful. Either way, you can't go wrong, and you can easily eat in Grindelwald and Interlaken while you're staying in Mürren because the Schilthorn cable car runs until late. Hope this helps!
Thank you So much for all that info! I will be filing this video away for future ref, deciding where to stay is a huge factor in Switzerland more than other places? Maybe because one can make expensive mistakes there
You’re right Marla, lodging can be an expensive and inconvenient mistake when you’re planning a trip to this Jungfrau region! Hope this helps when you start planning your next trip 😊
Highly recommended upload
So glad you found that download useful! We work hard to help you save time and money planning your trip so you have the best time ever!
I love your videos! We are going to the Berner Oberland in July and will be staying in Habkern!
Thank you so much! Habkern is a cute little village nestled in a valley, but a bit inconvenient for transportation. (Although it has some beautiful walks from there!!) Make sure you plan around that before you go. Enjoy!!
@@AplinsintheAlps Thank you! We will drive to Interlaken en take public transportation from there.
Great video, thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video. Did it help you decide where you want to stay?
Great stuff!
Would you share the Airbnb link where you stayed in Wilderswil? I am planning a family trip in end of May to June 2023. Thank you for your helpful videos! Jana, you remind of Kara from Kara and Nate. Great job guys! May God continue to keep you both safe on your travels.
We'd love to but unfortunately that's a long-term rental and we'll actually be renting it when you plan to visit! But please stop and say hello if you see us when you're in Wilderswil!
@@AplinsintheAlps most definitely!
Loved interlaken….fell in love with the area!
It's easy to love this area, right?!? 😊
I’ve stayed in 2 out of the 7 - wilderswil and Grindelwald. I love them both. I’d probably stay in them all!
The good thing is that it doesn’t really take that long to get anywhere - I want to do a race from Grindelwald to wengen - someone takes the cable cars and someone takes the train 😜
The Grindelwald guest card gives you 50% off admission to the outdoor pool - I don’t think there’s a better view from any water slide!
So funny you say that because Brett really wants to race the train from Wilderswil up to Schynige Platte!! (But just to be clear, the train would totally destroy him :)
@@AplinsintheAlps - ha, he wouldn’t have a chance! But, what if there was a race from the top of Schyinge platte to the Bachalpsee, one person walking and the other taking the train to wilderswil, then Grindelwald, up the First and then walking. Who would win?
We like the way you're thinking!!
This is an excelent video
Interlaken is an amazing place 🙏🏻
It is very special and beautiful!
Hi there! This video is VERY helpful, thank you!!! My boyfriend and I are going in July 2023. Do you think it is possible to do the following? We plan to stay in one location (home base is either Interlaken or Grindelwald) for the whole week and travel to different towns each day (please let me know if there is a smarter way to do this).
July 14th land In Zurich and take train to Interlaken. Check into hotel/airbnb, Explore town take it easy.
July 15-Full day interlaken explore, nice dinner for anniversary
July 16-Chill day, watch paragliders and picnic/hammock
July 17th -Grindelwald first and hike
July 18th -Chill day and explore rest of Grindelwald
July 19th -Lautenbrunner explore on bikes
July 20th-Brienz boat tour or Brienz rothorn bahn train (MUST do)
July 22nd- Travel back home
Sounds like a fun trip and do-able! In fact, there’s a lot of extra time to do even more if you’d like! 🙂We’re actually publishing a 1-week Guide in March that covers a lot of those activities, so stay tuned! (You can join our email list to get first dibs!)
@@AplinsintheAlps ahhh thanks for the quick reply! Already joined your email list, can't wait to read the guide. :)
Very helpful guys! Thanks
We’re so happy to help 😊 Thanks!
Amazing video such informative
So glad you liked it and that is was helpful!
Wow this video is excellent! Thanks
Fantastic! We are so happy to help!
I stayed in Murren this past September and coming back for 6 days in June with my wife. Using the half-fare card would be cheaper overall coming from the US and landing in Zurich, but my concern is that buying ticket on each trip would be cumbersome. BOP would be the next cheaper option at 100 CHF per person. Should I be too concerned with having to buy tickets and miss the next train ride? Using STP was so convenient the last time. BTW Murrren was incredible. I stayed on the main road with valley view and seeing Eiger and the whole mountain range from my balcony everyday was incredible.
Great question! We think that buying tickets using the SBB mobile app is extremely easy and convenient-but you'll need to have cell phone data for this. Otherwise, if you don't want to buy tickets, the BOP + Half Fare Card is a great combo, and you won't have to buy hardly any tickets in the Jungfrau Region!
Very great relaxing video. You both did a great job
Thank you Justin! We’re glad you can experience our joy through the video 😊
I live in in Switzerland and I must say I love this video. Very informative to all visitors. 🙏
I was wondering about something though: You said you stayed about 6 months here. Was that all work related as well or just exploring Switzerland in its entirety?
Wow that's a big compliment, thank you!
We both work online, so we spent an extended summer in Europe and worked while we were there. We also have dual Italian citizenship so we are able to spend longer in Europe. It's quite a blessing!
I am very suprised you dont mentioned Beatenberg. Were you not on the Niederhorn? The view of the sea of thun is stunning
Yes, the views are fantastic both from the Niederhorn and from Beatenberg! But in this video we just to just cover villages from Interlaken and in toward the mountains (we thought about including others along the lakes, but then this video would have been even longer :) )
So glad you enjoyed your visit!
Been watching your videos and appreciate all the work you have both put into your guides of Switzerland. My wife and I will be visiting in October and will be planning on 2 days in Zurich, 2 days in Lucerne, 2 days in Grindlewald, and 2 days in Lauterbrunnen. In your opinion is it best to have a centrally located home base or can we successfully stay in multiple locations throughout the week without much grief? Appreciate any opinions you have!
Great question Dylan! We would probably get tired of moving lodging every two nights, but that's really just a personal choice. One option is to spend 4 nights in either Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen - it's really easy to explore the entire Jungfrau Region from either location!
Sight seeing in Switzerland is like having a nice long inter-course. You can easily forget how good was the climax and as soon you end you start craving for next session all over again.
If you want to stay in a absolutely non-touristic area, you should go to GLARUS - A valley like the Lauterbrunnental formed by glaciers, only 1h train ride from Zurich. Gorgeous hikes and mountain lakes, pretty villages like Ennenda and the car-free Braunwald, plenty of gondolas and very cheap prices for accommodation. Avoid the tourstic places like Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, etc. and go to the real Swiss cities where people actually live! :)
Ooh we love Glarus!! Took a road trip there, drove the Klausen Pass, visited Klöntalersee and the Berglistüber waterfall, and hiked up at Braunwald. It was incredible! Hope we can get there to film a video at some point.
Amazing 👍🏻
Where are you guys going this summer in Switzerland?
Thanks so much! We will be back in this same area again, although plan to take more trips to other regions as well!
This is a great video! I’m just starting to plan for an April 2025 visit and will watch some of your other videos. Have you been in the area in April before? I’m a little concerned about the weather being too cold and/or rainy
We have! We actually live near Interlaken. You never truly can predict the weather but it is usually still cold in April and last April we had a lot of rain. We made a video about what you can expect (month to month) when planning your trip to Switzerland. It might be helpful to you!
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Love this info Gods creation is amazing!!
We absolutely agree! 😍
I love your videos and I am hoping to be able to book a consultation, but so far the only openings you have are during times that I work. I am planning on spending about 3 weeks in Switzerland next summer. Would you recommend 2 weeks in Wilderswil and 1 week in Murren or spending a week in each of the following towns Wilderswill, Murren and Grindelwald?
We love that you're planning to stay here for so long! With that amount of time, it could be a ton of fun to spend a week in each place. You'd have such a variety of experiences, and then you could really take your time to explore what's right around each of those locations. Sounds like a great plan!
Your videos are very informative and useful as always. I have planned my itinerary in the past based on your tips and have recommended these to my friends too. This video is another gem in the series of useful videos you guys have created for tourists. Thank you for doing this.
I had one question for you folks about a nearby village to Interlaken that I didn't see in your list. I am talking about Wimmis, that's South of Speiz. Would you recommend this for a short stay and where will it rank? Thanks!!
Thanks so much for your encouragement and for sharing with your friends! Wimmis would be a good short-term hub for visit spots like the Stockhorn, Niesen, Thun, etc. But it would be pretty inconvenient for concentrating on the Jungfrau Region. Spiez would be a better choice if you're looking to save money, and it will put you a little closer to the region while cutting down on a train change.
Thank you guys. Love watching ur videos. Beautiful views of Switzerland. What would you suggest with small kids, staying in a hotel with breakfast included, or entire apartment?
Thank you Saba! That depends on your travel preferences, but we personally prefer Airbnbs so we have more space and a kitchen. Hope that helps!!
Loved this video. Will there still be any water flowing from the waterfalls in September? After seeing this video, really considering Grindelwald. Do you remember the street name of the place you stayed at? Enjoying all your videos as we plan for Rome and Switzerland. Thanks in advance for your response back.
Hi!! It truly depends on how wet/dry the summer is for waterfalls in September. Giessbach and Trümmelbach are always flowing, but some of the other ones in Lauterbrunnen have less water by September.
And we stayed near the church in Grindelwald - an amazing part of town in our opinion!!
Hi, thanks for sharing. Love your videos! I'm flying into zurich on 19 Dec. I was told the city will be boring during christmas period. May I ask if these places you recommended are good alternatives?
Hi there! Actually, cities like Zurich will be so fun during this time because of the Christmas markets!!
My wife has many food allergies which requires us to stay at rentals with kitchens for our own food preparation. Is Airbnb the best resource for finding lodging options with that requirement or are there better sites for this for Switzerland?
Hi there! Airbnb is great but you can also check out VRBO as well.
Super helpful! Thank you 😊 We're heading over for our first time & I'm thinking Interlaken might be best for us as we want to visit Lucerne, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Wengen while we're there.
Interlaken would be a great 'home base' since it's centrally located to all the other towns you're wanting to visit! Glad we could be helpful.
Are the restaurants and supermarkets open on Sundays in those places? What can we do if trains and other activities are closed on Sundays?
Hi there! The trains and popular tourist destinations are always open, as are many restaurants in the villages and towns you're likely to visit. Some will be closed, but we wouldn't worry too much about it!
@@AplinsintheAlps Thank you so much for the prompt response! You are the best!
You're welcome!
I’m driving from Lake Como to Paris through 🇨🇭. I’m still undecided where to stay. We’re 4 Driving highway 2. I just want to sit relax and enjoy nature without selling arm and foot . Only two nights, not enough time to take trains or cable. Just stay in one spot
We are staying in Grindelwald for 7 nights with the thought that we would use it as a home-base to explore the area, as well as Lauterbrunnen, Gimmelwald, and muren. We did buy a full 1st class Swiss pass for our entire trip.
I'm worried that we are going to be inconvenienced by its location. What do you think?
That'll work totally fine! Having one home base is really convenient, and Grindelwald should work well for you!
@@AplinsintheAlps thank you for your help!
So what the number 1 place? I’m more confused now 😅
How did your video come in time when I'm deciding if I should stay in Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen?! 🙌🏻
Wow, what perfect timing! Which place do you think will be best??
I know! The timing is perfect! Please keep doing videos like this, also for other countries within Europe! Your video on Rome also helped a ton!
I chose Grindelwald in the end because of its convenience but took your advice to stay slightly off the dorfstrasse. I hope the sunshine in Winter is also as great as you've described!
Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome!
Are the grocery stores Co-Op or a different company? I thought I learned the stores are part of the same company as in located in Scotland, but I am starting to doubt my memory.
The interlaken gust card includes free buses to grindelwald as well? Thank you guys
No, unfortunately the Interlaken Guest Card only provides free buses within Interlaken and Wilderswil. But the Grindelwald Guest card provides free buses in Grindelwald!
I've seen all you videos about train pass ...
Still confused LOL. Because this is my frist time to swiss. Still cant decised thou
From Netherland to Zurich, and to iselwald
I booked airBnB in iselwald 3 nights and 2nights in Hasliberg
I want to visit Grindelwald first and jungfraujoch
Please what should i do
Thanks
Hi there! Since you're staying in Iseltwald and Hasliberg, you'll definitely want the Berner Oberland Pass, and the Half Fare Card will likely make sense for you too!
How to get the guest card for interlaken when staying in a hotel near interlaken ost