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Switzerland is known for having some of the most spectacular scenery in
Europe. It is also the home of a popular cartoon called Heidi's
Switzerland. Let’s go!
Like the scenes from the animated film, Heidi’s Switzerland, the Swiss
Alps are covered in snow all year long. Supposedly, it is the home of the
angels. And since we’ve come all the way from Taiwan, we absolutely must get
as close to the peak as possible.
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Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald ****
This hotel is the largest in the area and is situated in the centre of
Grindelwald within easy walking distance of the railway station and all
other amenities. It overlooks the valley and is set in very peaceful
surroundings. |
In order to get to the peak, we had to make three different transfers at
the different cable-car stations. The scenery is just amazing, as we gazed
down from the cable cars. The small Swiss villages look just like the
villages in the cartoon.
After a breath-taking 45-minute ride, we finally reached the famous
Jungfrau peaks. This is the perfect spot to gaze down upon the amazing
“garden of Europe” --as Switzerland is often called. It’s also the favorite
destination for Swiss skiers. “ I am a Swiss and I am not afraid of
heights,” said this Swiss woman.
“The courses are not difficult at all. This is really easy, just for
beginners,” said this Swiss skier.
While not a difficult task for the local Swiss, it may be a bit of a
challenge for me, so I’ve chosen the easy way of going down the Alps-- on a
ski-tire. “ I am also here to challenge the Swiss Alps in a way that is
different from most locals here. This is really fun,”said.
The beauty and excitement of the Swiss Alps is something that you must
experience for yourself in order to fully comprehend the beauty of its
fairytale-like scenery. |
