MÜRREN, SWITZERLAND: 1-Day Guide to Mürren, Gimmelwald, Birg & Schilthorn | Weekend In Mürren

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  • Planning to visit Mürren, Switzerland near Lauterbrunnen Valley? Here’s the best 1-day Itinerary! Want more? Check out our COMPLETE PDF GUIDE:
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    00:00 Have an incredible day near Mürren!
    00:26 How to get to the Schilthorn
    00:53 Visit the Schilthorn
    01:40 James Bond Brunch
    02:14 Thrill Walk
    02:39 Optional Hikes
    03:25 Wander around Mürren
    04:45 Picnic with Mountain Views
    05:43 Hike the Northface Trail
    06:05 Snacks and drinks at a mountain hut
    06:30 Walk behind a waterfall
    07:17 Hike down to Gimmelwald
    08:32 Try the (former) World's Best Beer
    09:01 Explore Gimmelwald
    09:37 Dinner in Mürren
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    If your ideal Switzerland vacation includes impressive mountain views, charming villages, panoramic hikes, and tasty Swiss food, then this is the best 1-day itinerary for you!
    This 1-day guide will lead you through the best things to do in Mürren, Switzerland. And if you want a slower pace, feel free to spread things out over 2 days or a weekend!
    This Swiss village is located near Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.
    ⛰️ Schilthorn and James Bond Brunch: Views of more than 200 alpine mountains (including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau) from a revolving restaurant!
    🤩 Birg Thrill Walk: Are you brave enough for THIS?!?
    🥾 Optional: hike to a hidden mountain lake or along a panoramic ridge.
    🏘 Mürren: Explore one of the most beautiful villages in the Swiss Alps! This car-free town is full of tourist shops, restaurants with classic Swiss food, and, of course, incredible views!
    🧺 Allmendhubel: Get ready for one of the best views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau! You can also see the Jungfraujoch, Wengen, Mannlichen, Schynige Platte, Eigergletscher, and Birg. Plus a fantastic playground for kids (and adults) of all ages!
    🥾 Northface trail: One of the most popular, easy, panoramic trails in the area. Our 1-day guide to Mürren includes stops at mountain huts/restaurants, a detour to a waterfall that you can walk behind, and the best view of Gimmelwald village. (And a comfy spot if you need a quick nap under the sunshine!)
    🏘 Gimmelwald, Switzerland: This charming village in Switzerland is worth a visit for more than beautiful homes. Have one of the best beers in the world, shop at the farm fridges, admire the gardens, and spy some of the oldest homes in the area.
    🫕 Finally, end your day with a typical meal of Switzerland food from one of our favorite restaurants in Mürren! (Hello, Swiss fondue!)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 190

  • @AplinsintheAlps
    @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +6

    Check out our 1-day guide to Mürren AND all of our Swiss Travel Guides here:
    aplinsinthealps.com/guides

    • @serbay34
      @serbay34 11 місяців тому

      Is hiking safe on the Mountains?? İs there any wild animal or dog attack? 😢 next week i'm going to Zurich and i want to experience these nature miracle. What's your advice??

  • @heartofhome
    @heartofhome Рік тому +34

    We met Jana and Brett on the train from Grütschalp to Mürren and they were so gracious to us! We had arrived in Switzerland without our luggage and they had already guided us as to where to purchase some clothing, so it was fun to actually find ourselves on the same gondola with them. They attempted to get us to take that same picture on the stump in Mürren, but due to a shoulder surgery we couldn’t make it happen 😆 We had previously spent a few weeks studying their videos and found them so full of information, which was so valuable for a trip we thought up and planned within 5 weeks. I saw that someone commented that they have too much talking in their videos, but please keep in mind that their videos are not for ASMR purposes, but instead they are here to give us all the information we need as travelers to have in person aesthetically pleasing experiences. Thank you, Jana and Brett! We literally couldn’t have planned our trip without your guidance. Love from Michigan.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +4

      You guys are SO kind and encouraging! We loved getting to spend some time with you and hear your vision for your trip! Thank you for leaving such an encouraging comment for other people to read as well. We genuinely want to help people like you travel Switzerland with confidence! We know how much a trip to the Swiss alps changed our lives, and we hope maybe it will for other people as well! 🥰 Can’t wait to see you both again some day!!!

  • @pipdoust3608
    @pipdoust3608 17 днів тому +1

    We brought your guide and are now on our 5th full day in the area. It's great to have your plans to dip in and out of. Off to do this walk today in the sunshine ❤❤❤❤ your research on all the travel costs has been crucial to us making this an affordable trip and we can't thank you enough. We're actually on our honeymoon and are having the time of our lives. Thank you thank you thank you xxx

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  16 днів тому +1

      So glad we could help you enjoy your honeymoon!
      Mürren is where we honeymooned too :)

  • @zutoku8791
    @zutoku8791 Рік тому +4

    i'm 18 going into college next year and i have decided i am going to solo travel switerzland this summer. I have saved up around 10k and can't wait to go. I will definitely be doing all of this when i go

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      We hope you have a great time traveling through Switzerland! Be safe and have fun!

  • @focuskyle
    @focuskyle 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video and the guide! Mürren was our favorite village to visit! Your videos and advice helped make our summer 2023 visit amazing.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  10 місяців тому +1

      We're so glad to hear you had an amazing trip and we love that we got to be a small part of it. Thanks for letting us know how your trip went and that the guide helped:)

  • @gopokemon8261
    @gopokemon8261 Рік тому +1

    You guys really made great Alps travel videos. They helped me A LOT in planning my coming trip!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Fantastic! We’re so happy to help you prep for your vacation!

  • @marlajacques6947
    @marlajacques6947 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for keeping the dream going, beautiful content. You both look so happy!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      You are so kind Marla, thank you! We are so happy to be in Mürren, one of our favorite places! Plus we honeymooned here 10 years ago so it's extra special for us :D Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

  • @dorapowell4126
    @dorapowell4126 Рік тому +1

    We love your videos. We talked to you at the breakfast buffet at Piz Gloria. We stayed 7 nights in Gimmewald at the Pension Gimmelwald and loved it. The Mountain Hostel next door to the Pension Gimmelwald had awesome pizza. Your videos provided invaluable guidance and inspired us on what we needed to see. We will be returning for a much longer stay! We did paraglide from Murren! Love the cable cars and trains.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi Dora, we remember meeting you during the James Bond Brunch! We've heard fantastic things about Pension Gimmelwald, but not about the pizza (I'm making a note that we need to try it!).
      We are so grateful to have helped you plan your trip, and we are so glad that you 2 want to return here again!!!

  • @inprice123
    @inprice123 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Guys! It's great you showed some more out of the way places.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Alan! We love getting off the beaten path and sharing those local spots with our viewers like you! 😊

  • @backpackwithburt5385
    @backpackwithburt5385 Рік тому

    Amazing videos! Such valuable information, thank you.

  • @seeneha2005
    @seeneha2005 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this guide. It really helped us a lot during our visit to murren- lauterbrunnen area

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi Neha! We are so so so glad that our guide helped you enjoy your time near Mürren 🥰 Thanks for taking the time to comment and let us know!!

  • @trailblazer_nomad
    @trailblazer_nomad 11 місяців тому

    Your videos are very informative. This is my 4th video I've watched and I find them very valuable. I'm planning my trip to Grindelwald based on your videos. Thank you very much for what you do, super helpful 🙂👍

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for leaving such a kind comment! We're so glad we can help you plan your trip to Switzerland!

  • @MacTravellers
    @MacTravellers Рік тому +2

    Both of those optional hikes looked great!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      If you spend the weekend here, you’d definitely have time for both! We particularly enjoy the views from the Wassenegg Ridge 😍

  • @tjipkevanderveen2246
    @tjipkevanderveen2246 Рік тому +1

    Very nice vlog and it is a very beautyfull area! Don’t miss it 👍

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing Mürren and Gimmelwald! 😊

  • @willowthecorgismom5300
    @willowthecorgismom5300 Рік тому +1

    Informative video, thank you!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! We’re so happy to help 😊

  • @annastager20
    @annastager20 Рік тому +2

    Very nice video,thanks Anna

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Thank you Anna! We loved visiting you at Spielbodenalp and cannot wait to return again!

  • @seeneha2005
    @seeneha2005 Рік тому +1

    Thank you guys !! Flying there in a week and this is just in time 👍🏻

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Fantastic!! We are thrilled for you and so happy to help!!

    • @000-
      @000- Рік тому +1

      Same I’ll be there next week

  • @davidholmes8839
    @davidholmes8839 Рік тому

    Thank you for all the amazing content. Really helped us plan our trip from the US to Interlakken. Steininger Bakery for bfast, and lunch to go, we headed up to Murren and then Gimmelwald. Found a chair a little lower than the one in the video to sit and have lunch. We just took the main walk over from Murren, as we didn't have enough time to do the North Face Trail. You are right the views are spectactular! After Schwarz Monch beer, we actually hiked down from Gimmelwald to Stechelberg, waterfall viewing down the trail. Had a sweet treat then headed on the bus to Lauterbrunnen. Thank you for all you do and keep up the great content. Following more of your ideas for our other days.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking the time to let us know that our content helped you plan your trip! It sounds like you had a wonderful time here and got to see and do a lot.

  • @supejc
    @supejc 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing itinerary! Thanks

  • @anthonybrice3807
    @anthonybrice3807 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Very well done

  • @AngelMartinez-cz7dc
    @AngelMartinez-cz7dc 4 місяці тому

    You videos are fantastic. Traveling this summer to some of the cities that I have not been and the alpine area and I’m definitely getting your guide.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  4 місяці тому

      So glad you're liking our videos and that they're helping you plan your trip!

  • @juliop7991
    @juliop7991 Рік тому +1

    Murren was my favorite on my recent Swiss trip. Much quieter than Wengen, not that Wengen is loud but Murren is more private. We got a great AirBnB with awesome view and if I had a choice, I would go to Switzerland and just spend a week in Murren relaxing. James Bond bathroom was just awesome, those who have been there knows what I am talking about.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +2

      Murren is so charming and feels much more secluded, like you mentioned. We agree that it would be easy to relax there for a whole week! And yes, those bathrooms are one-of-a-kind ;)

  • @ashishanand5536
    @ashishanand5536 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for valuable guidance

  • @RichardI34
    @RichardI34 9 місяців тому

    We're headed there this weekend and were able to plan it thanks to yall and your very helpful guides! Thanks from a former classmate!!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  9 місяців тому +1

      Hey Richard! We hope you have the best time! So glad to hear that our guides were helpful:)

  • @runawaytechgal1467
    @runawaytechgal1467 8 місяців тому

    I bought your lauterbrunnen guide, and I can't wait to pick up your Zermatt guide! We are so excited to be in Switzerland for our 5th Anniversary in May (God willing).😊

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  7 місяців тому +1

      How exciting to spend your anniversary in Switzerland!! Thanks so much for your support. Hopefully our guides will make your time here relaxing and enjoyable!

  • @ruthiepruitt9086
    @ruthiepruitt9086 11 місяців тому

    Hi guys, thank you for your videos. I will get your itinerary for Grindelwald. My husband and I been looking forward to this trip next week.🙏🏽😬

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  11 місяців тому

      You are welcome! We hope you have a wonderful trip!

  • @Dogbertandfriends
    @Dogbertandfriends Рік тому

    Directly beside the patio they were on is the mountain hostel. It's my favorite hostel in Europe. If you're staying in the area consider checking it out.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      We've heard great things about the Mountain Hostel as well! Especially their pizza :)

  • @MrGreatplum
    @MrGreatplum 2 місяці тому

    Some really great tips, thank you. I really want to do the thrill walk at Birg! (I might be the only one in my family 😜)
    Great inspiration with the walks as well

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! (and yes, do the thrill walk even if you're the only one!!)

  • @misskiwi4
    @misskiwi4 Рік тому +2

    I loved this! Anyway you can do a one day itinerary for Lauterbrunnen?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi and thank you! We are definitely considering doing more itinerary videos. Be sure to check out our Swiss Food Tour video (ua-cam.com/video/-QjPC3asgqM/v-deo.html) where we share a few fun, local food spots in Lauterbrunnen!

  • @samshukporkwong6698
    @samshukporkwong6698 Рік тому

    We followed your guide to Giessbach waterfalls this June. Super fun day trip. Now we can’t wait to do Sprutz waterfalls and visit Murren next year. Don’t think we can do it in one day but sure will do a weekend trip. Do you have any recommendations of hotels/airbnb in that area. Thank you so much for the Alps informative and fun videos. Great job both!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Aww we're so glad that you enjoyed Giessbach! You'll probably love Sprutz as well :)
      We do have recommendations for places to stay in Mürren - it's included in our brand new guide! You can find it here: aplinsinthealps.com/resources/1-day-guide-to-murren--gimmelwald-switzerland/

  • @iamin03
    @iamin03 Рік тому +1

    Great informative video as always. Love & respect from Bangladesh

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      You are so nice, thank you for your compliments! We are so happy to help! 😊

  • @brandnewname5185
    @brandnewname5185 Рік тому

    I would love a 2-day itinerary version! I feel like a lot of other first-time Switzerland visitors would benefit too since we need two days to see everything!
    We're planning on staying in Interlaken and doing the Lauterbrunnen side one day and the Grindelwald side the other day, with hikes and eats like your video shows! Do you think that's a good way to split the two days?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for taking the time to share your helpful thoughts with us! We really consider feedback and suggestions from our audience to better inform our future content. I think that is a great way to split your two days!

  • @mrudangidesai9103
    @mrudangidesai9103 Рік тому

    Love your videos! question - can i do this itinerary on a sunday? or is everything closed on Sundays?

  • @felipeperin5534
    @felipeperin5534 Рік тому

    Love the video!! It covers a lot of wonderful spots!! Great help for my itinerary! Thanks a lot!!! Just wondering.. I’m going there end of October, do you think it will be possible to have some clear views from the cliffs or probably it will be foggy already in that time? Thanks again!!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Thanks Felipe! You’re so kind!
      We haven’t been here in October, but we’ve heard from some locals that the clear autumn days are some of the best ones for hiking, so I think you should be alright! We always recommend that people plan at least a few days here so you have a greater chance of clear skies at least once during your trip!

  • @vovolokno4547
    @vovolokno4547 9 місяців тому

    Hi! This video is great, thanks! And when exactly were you in Murren? Is it September?

  • @SchilthornPizGloria
    @SchilthornPizGloria 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for visit Mürren and Schilthorn 🥰😊

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  11 місяців тому +1

      We loved our time at the Schilthorn, thanks for having us!! We can’t wait to return again 😁

  • @naimadelafeunte9165
    @naimadelafeunte9165 Рік тому

    In German its 'Spritz" can't wait to see all of this nxt week✊.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      We think the German and Swiss dialects are fascinating! Enjoy your time in the Swiss alps next week! We hope you have an incredible trip!

  • @juliejames4896
    @juliejames4896 6 місяців тому

    Just curious about your thoughts on altitude sickness for those of us coming to the area from sea level, especially thinking about the hikes and wondering how the altitude will be.

  • @jamie-cu1yo
    @jamie-cu1yo Рік тому +1

    Hey Jana and Brett, love your videos! Just a quick question - ive understood that the funicular from Mürren to Allmendhubel is under maintenance from April - June 2023. As such, would you happen to know if there is an alternative route get to the North Face trail without using the funicular? I've tried to search but almost all used the funicular to ascend / descend when hiking the North Face trial. Thanks so much

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Great question! Since the Northface trail (the way we describe it) ends in Mürren, it would be best to hike the trail in reverse. Head uphill from the Schilthornbahn station in Mürren along the Northface trail, ending the trail at Allmendhubel. From there, you'll find a couple steep trails that go downhill back to Mürren. Or if you're up for a longer hike from there, you can hike the Mountain View Trail from Allmendhubel to Grütschalp, and take the train back to Mürren. Hope this helps!

  • @vaibs08
    @vaibs08 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos! My wife planned our Swiss trip taking some hints from your videos.We are currently in Wilderswil, and If you liked this hotel in Murren, you should visit ours, a hotel since 1797. The name itself is Historisch Hotel Steinbock. Right at the edge of the mountain and next to the river, 3 min walk from Wilderswil station.

    • @vinnie3658
      @vinnie3658 Рік тому +1

      How is your trip so far? We were also at wilderswill but I wish I could follow them than other UA-camrs :(

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      We hope you're loving your stay in Wilderswil! And we know exactly where Hotel Steinbock is, we actually walk over there often for sunsets at the cemetary. If you see us, please stop and say hi!!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi Vineela! Thanks for watching! We're not quite sure what you mean by your comment, but you can also follow us on Instagram or join our email newsletter if you'd like. We're happy to have you follow along!

    • @vaibs08
      @vaibs08 Рік тому

      @@AplinsintheAlps we are on our way back from Murren at the moment, let's meet if you guys are visiting today 👍🏻

    • @vaibs08
      @vaibs08 Рік тому

      @@vinnie3658 it's going wonderful, but won't lie, this our 5th day and we are exhausted on a vacation where we were supposed to relax! But i think this exertion is still way more relaxing than the daily life 😅

  • @GrizzYMariana
    @GrizzYMariana 2 місяці тому

  • @AmicusPlanners
    @AmicusPlanners 10 місяців тому

    Is the Spurtz waterfall PART of the Northface Trail? Or is it a detour off of the Northface Trail? I'd prefer to skip the Spurtz waterfall, but want to make sure I understand how to get to Gimmelwald if we skip it... Do we turn around and go back the direction we came to get to Murren, and then take a cable car to Murren? Thank you!!!

  • @xinia711
    @xinia711 2 місяці тому

    hi guys! love your videos, they have been so helpful! just wondering, is there a way to get to the bench of the minute 8 by just walking from Murren to Gimmewald? We want to take funicular up to Allmendhubel and the walk down to Murren and if we have time go down to Gimmewald

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  2 місяці тому +1

      Yep, you can! But it's kinda hard to describe the most direct way. Basically, it's right along the road/hiking path right above the village, just before you would enter the forest (or exit the forest coming from Sprutz Waterfall).

    • @xinia711
      @xinia711 2 місяці тому

      Wohoo🎉 thanks! I will try my best to find it

  • @beachmom19
    @beachmom19 2 місяці тому

    Can you find that stump in Gimmelwald where Tom is, with the amazing views, without taking the hike? Thanks for all your help. Only 5 months to go !!!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  2 місяці тому

      For sure! It's directly across from the Cafe Liv in the center of the village.

  • @vinnie3658
    @vinnie3658 Рік тому

    I wish you could post this a week earlier but I missed it...as I spent last week in Switzerland and murren was the best place

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Awww I'm so sorry you missed this before your trip Vineela! But we agree that Mürren is a beautiful place! Did you see most of this during your trip?

    • @vinnie3658
      @vinnie3658 Рік тому +2

      Yes but following your guide would ahve helped us to know more about north face trail. You guys are the best UA-camrs out there giving important information

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much Vineela! We're sorry we couldn't have released it a little sooner for you!

  • @cookingmama76
    @cookingmama76 Місяць тому

    Hi! Jana and Brett, is there a way to explore Muren, Brig from Lauterbrunnen WITHOUT taking the cable car nor hiking? Is there a bus? We have a traveler with us who has vertigo and cable cars might just trigger her vertigo. Thanks! I hope to hear answers from you guys! Your videos are very informative! Thank you!!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Місяць тому

      Hey there! Unfortunately you can only access those places by cable car or hiking. They are car-free villages!

  • @Matthew-qe2wq
    @Matthew-qe2wq 10 місяців тому

    Currently in Interlaken, about to head to Gimmelwald tomorrow. My only downside is I can't do all these things but I'll definitely be back

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  10 місяців тому

      We hope you're enjoying Gimmelwald! We're glad to hear that you'll be back!

    • @Matthew-qe2wq
      @Matthew-qe2wq 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@AplinsintheAlpsjust to note the thrill walk is currently not open as they work on the new cable car system

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  10 місяців тому

      Bummer! Yes, unfortunately it's open some of the time and closed some of the time. We wish they gave better info!!

  • @janetzhangaixi317
    @janetzhangaixi317 Рік тому

    Hi Jana & Brett, need your precious advice on our first time trip to Switzerland for family of 4, kids 16 & 10. planning to touch down at Geneve and depart back at Zurich (Probably 19-20 days) would like to cover Geneve, Interlaken, Jungfraujoch Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Zermatt, Lugano, Lucerne and end at Zurich. Not sure each city is a MUST visit places , where to get budget stay and how many days for each city? We are family more to adventure, mountain, waterfall, animals, farm and FOOD!!! but we only planning in early december , kids school vacation. hope to hear from you soon

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi, sounds like you're planning an awesome vacation! We'd be happy, but our time is limited since it's just the 2 of us running our business :) But we do offer Swiss vacation consultations to help answer questions for travelers just like you! www.aplinsinthealps.com/consultations Hope to hear from you there!

  • @helengraceadelante1059
    @helengraceadelante1059 Рік тому

    Jana may i know what hiking shoes you used when hiking Switzerland? Looks not too bulky for carry on . Planning to hike Jungfrau region on October

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +3

      I have these Solomon trail running shoes: www.amazon.com/dp/B081KGMJ5Q?tag=thegroshe06-20,aps,168&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=thegroshe06-20&linkId=78020e4466c46b1c58502a0729b1a4d7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
      They are fantastic for the trails because they aren’t as bulky as a hiking boot but just as sturdy. They keep my feet cool when it’s hot but are surprisingly warm when it’s cold. And I’ve worn them in rain and through mud and in a field of cow poo and honestly love them! (However they tire my feet if I wear them on paved roads so I only wear them on trails, and would recommend separate shoes for the cities/towns). Hope that helps for your trip in October! 😊

  • @evajulianti9619
    @evajulianti9619 Рік тому

    My dream being there...dont know when come true

  • @약사라NYC
    @약사라NYC Рік тому +1

    Hello there thanks for the amazing videos. We are heading to grindelwald next week and it looks like the weather isn’t going to be so cooperative 😂 any suggestion ?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi Sarah! We’re so glad to help! First tip is to use Meteo Swiss for weather. We’ve found that it’s the most accurate. Sometimes I laugh when my phone weather app says it’s raining all week…when I’m literally sitting on our deck in the sun! And if the weather isn’t great, we recommend visiting Giessbach Falls and then walking from Giessbach to Iseltwald (even if it’s drizzling). And of course cities and villages like Interlaken and Grindelwald are good options for bad weather days too. Save your hikes and views for clear days. We hope that helps!

    • @mountainlover830
      @mountainlover830 Рік тому +3

      Sarah, Trummelbach Falls in the middle of the Lauterbrunnen Valley or the Aareschlut (Aare River Gorge) in the neighboring valley by Meiringen are good places for light to moderate rain. Trummelbach are waterfalls inside a mountain, so you're protected from the rain, but you're going to get wet from the falls so a raincoat is advised either way. The Aare River gorge is protected 85-90% of the walk. I've never been here, but there are the St.Beatus caves off of Lake Thun. Thun also has some pretty neat castles to explore. There's one in the center of town, displays have English translations if I remember correctly, and the Schloss (castle) Oberhofen is interesting as well. If things are really rainy you can take a day trip to Luzern, Bern, or the Kambly Cookie factory store in Trubschachen (free samples, interactive displays, and cookies in bulk--savory and sweet). All reachable by train (except St. Beatus ond Schloss Oberhofen---you'll need to take the bus) and then you don't have to worry about rainy roads. Do download the App MeteoSwiss. It's the most accurate and will show you graphs of when and how much of the predicted rain will occur. Safe travels--we're travelling there the week after you!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +2

      Such great tips Laura, thanks for sharing! We've never been to the Kambly factory-do you think it's enjoyable for adults even without kids, or is it more of a family experience?

    • @약사라NYC
      @약사라NYC Рік тому +2

      @@mountainlover830 wow thanks Laura This is amazing we are already looking into all those places you mentioned especially We didn’t know about trummelbach fall, very excited to check it out. Hope you have a wonderful trip as well! Be safe :)

    • @mountainlover830
      @mountainlover830 Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps My take is it's good for all ages, especially if you like free samples of every cookie and cracker they make. Must be 50 or more varieties. My visits were all pre-Covid (and both visits were all adult), so I don't know how they're handling the samples now. I found the displays to be interesting.

  • @estebanvillar9683
    @estebanvillar9683 Рік тому

    Amazing videos guys. I´m From Argentina and i Have 14 days in Switzerland in September and i would like to know, how many days i need to visit this cities: Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken (in this one i want more days) and Lucern. I don´t know if you recomend me to visit another city. I would appreciate it.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      We’re publishing a new video next week that will help answer your questions, so stay tuned!

  • @kaufka67
    @kaufka67 Рік тому

    Curious question about getting to Mürren: Is there any big reason to pick the route via bus to Steckelberg and lefts to Gimmelwald and on to Mürren over the route of the lift to Grütschalp and then the train over to Mürren?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Excellent question! Either one works, so it’s really based on convenience, in our opinion! Which part of town are you in/going too, or which one is the fastest based on time tables?

  • @MsLastduchess
    @MsLastduchess 4 дні тому

    I hope you answer my question asap. I am in Wengen and booked a ticket of the cable car from Murren to Schilthorn tomorrow because I want to go to the 360 restaurant. How do I find Murren cable car? How far is it from Murren train station?

  • @janetskitchengarden2038
    @janetskitchengarden2038 Рік тому +2

    Just an FYI, the Jungfrau Pass is not available to purchase online yet. All they have at this time is still the winter pass.
    Traveling elsewhere in Switzerland should I still buy the 1/2 Fare Card, museums etc?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi Janet! It should be available for purchase on April 7th. Funny enough, the Top of Europe Winter Pass will also still be available then too!
      The Half Fare Card is a great choice if you're also traveling elsewhere :)

    • @janetskitchengarden2038
      @janetskitchengarden2038 Рік тому

      @@AplinsintheAlps thank you as always. Your depth of knowledge is nothing short of solid gold! I🙏
      I do have one other question.
      I was attempting to reserve Eiger Express Gondola reserves but it doesn’t appear they are available yet either. Any bets on that one????

  • @trinicortez2508
    @trinicortez2508 Рік тому +1

    Where is this location at 8:09 of your video. Great video by the way.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi! It's a bench just above the village of Gimmelwald. If you visit the Sprutz Waterfall and hike down to Gimmelwald, you'll walk right by it :)

  • @adriennehart7453
    @adriennehart7453 Рік тому +1

    Ooo I spy a new backpack! I love the color! How is it??

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      It’s even better than I thought! Which means fewer tension headaches! it was literally the only color choice and I was told it makes me look like a mermaid 🤣

    • @adriennehart7453
      @adriennehart7453 Рік тому

      Hahaha well I guess I like mermaid colors! 🤪Glad it’s so much better

    • @misskiwi4
      @misskiwi4 Рік тому

      @@AplinsintheAlps do you guys have a Swiss packing guide? I’d love to know what backpack you’re talking about.

  • @madziochaapl
    @madziochaapl Рік тому +1

    Hi! Just got the guide. I just want to ask for sure ( staying in murren in couple of weeks)my question is…
    If I book only a ticket for cable car from murren to shilthron… and back ….I will be allowed the entry to the top? I’ve been seeing “ schilthorn round trips” on get your guide apps and I’m confused now what do do… Please help

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi there, and thanks so much for buying our guide! You're correct...your ticket for the Schilthorn is also your entrance for the visit there as well. No need to buy anything else! (unless you're wanting to eat in the restaurants as course)
      This is also the case for the Birg Thrill Walk-it's free with your ticket.
      Hope this helps!

  • @danielpozo9224
    @danielpozo9224 2 місяці тому +1

    How much are the train cart tickets from Stechelberg to Gimmelwald to Murren to the Schilthorn. Im visiting in a week and it would be greatly appreciated if you could tell me what the cost would be to use the train carts.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  2 місяці тому

      Hi Daniel! We're not quite sure what you mean by the train carts? We do have prices in this video for the cable car if that's what you're talking about!

  • @SabaFaizanMUA
    @SabaFaizanMUA Рік тому

    We are very bad in gettung up early. Especially with kids. They take ages to do breakfast and get ready. You reached at 8am at the top, is it because its less busy in the morning?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      We understand that not everyone is a morning person! Yes, we find that places are usually less crowded in the morning, so we prefer to take the first lifts to the top.

    • @SabaFaizanMUA
      @SabaFaizanMUA Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps oh bless thank u u always reply. I would love to know about booking hotel in Grindelwald? I did try to search online but i dnt knw y i dnt get the answer. When is cheap to book? How many months in advance i can book? Which is reasonable and good star hotel in Grindelwald? We used Eiger lodge we didn't like it. If you can help for 2023.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      We almost always book our lodging through airbnb, so we don't have much advice on the hotels unfortunately! It seems you should be able to book pretty far in advance though (maybe even up to a year?). Hope you find a good one!

  • @Scrappy1451
    @Scrappy1451 5 місяців тому

    What did you mean by clearer skies in the morning?? I have a few tours I booked in the afternoom for this june because I figured mid day would have the highest chance of clearer skies

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  5 місяців тому

      The skies are usually clearest in the morning in the mountains, and you have a greater chance of clouds rolling in through the afternoon (and short evening rain showers are not unusual in the summer!). But the clouds can still be high in the afternoon!

    • @Scrappy1451
      @Scrappy1451 5 місяців тому

      @@AplinsintheAlps ah I see, thank you for that tip!

  • @tobindunn223
    @tobindunn223 Рік тому +1

    Do we need hiking boots are will good tennis shoes work?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi Tobin! For the hikes we show in this video, at least a good pair of trail running or hiking shoes is best. No need to have big hiking boots, but there are quite a bit of rocks and roots on the trails around Mürren, and they'll tear up your tennis shoes :)

  • @lizziedavies5898
    @lizziedavies5898 Рік тому +1

    Hey, would you recommend staying in one place in the Alps or separating the trip into a couple different places?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Oooh, great question! How long will you be there, and do you specifically mean the Jungfrau Region?

    • @lizziedavies5898
      @lizziedavies5898 Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps thanks for your reply! will be there for a week, and yes Jungfrau Region :)

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Staying in one place for a week gives you the chance to get a potential discount if you book on airbnb, allows you to save money buying groceries and cooking at "home," and keeps you from wasting time checking in and checking out. We tend to prefer this, but we also stay longer. Interlaken or Wilderswil would make a great home base for a week.
      But it can also be fun to split your time between 2 places that are pretty different. Mürren, Grindelwald, and Interlaken/Wilderswil would each give you a very different experience! We wouldn't stay in more than 2 places for just a week, for sure.

  • @davidkelly9932
    @davidkelly9932 4 місяці тому +1

    Oh no how disappointing :( the cable car is shutting down for maintenance in Spring: 22.04. - 26.04.2024. My family will be there during this time. I'm guessing rail can take us most places except Birg? Any alternative mode of transportation? TIA

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  3 місяці тому

      Ugh, what a bummer! You can get up to Mürren using the cable car and train from Lauterbrunnen and Grütschalp. But unfortunately no transportation will be running up to Birg or the Schilthorn during this time.

  • @muneeb737
    @muneeb737 26 днів тому

    What pass did you guys buy if we're in the Interlaken region for just 2 days?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  23 дні тому

      It truly depends on what activities you’ll be doing. But typically if you’re here less than 3 days AND going elsewhere in Switzerland, consider the Half Fare Card. But for our best advice, use our free Swiss Train Pass Checklist! www.aplinsinthealps.com/resources

  • @MsLastduchess
    @MsLastduchess 3 дні тому

    How to get from Murren to Gimmelwald if I can't hike that long?

  • @jennymeynen
    @jennymeynen Рік тому

    Another great video!! And the day guide is such an awsome idea! Mürren isn’t in our plans for when we visit, but it looks a really beautiful area with lots to see and do. Are you planning to continue making purchasable itineraries for other days out in this region?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jenny! First of all, we hope you have a fantastic trip🇨🇭 And yep, our hope is to continue making UA-cam videos and guides to help people travel Switzerland with confidence, and to minimize their planning time and budget! Do you have a suggestion for where our next guide should focus?

    • @jennymeynen
      @jennymeynen Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps Oooo a suggestion 🤔 Well we’ve planned do to your DIY farm fridges food tour, so a guide that could extend to a full day of things to do in in the Lauterban area would be really useful 😊

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Sounds great! We're seeing how things go with this guide, and then we'll consider what else to create!
      FYI Mürren and Gimmelwald are right above Lauterbrunnen so it would be very easy to combine them with a visit to Lauterbrunnen. And for what it's worth, if we could only spend one day in the entire area, we'd go there! :)

    • @jennymeynen
      @jennymeynen Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps First, so sorry with my extreme typo of Lauterbrunnen 🫣 that’s great to know those places are easily connected! We will look into this! 😁 Thanks so much for ur advice and content 🙏🏻

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Don't worry about typos! It's another language and that always makes things more difficult :)

  • @bliavang5775
    @bliavang5775 Рік тому

    How much does it cost to get up there without pass?

  • @trina7787
    @trina7787 4 місяці тому

    What do you recommend if you have just 3 days in Interlaken ?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  4 місяці тому

      Check out these videos for some ideas of things to do in and around Interlaken
      ua-cam.com/video/ngIH4E_sqo8/v-deo.htmlsi=bs9X9K4Zek_0fw8v
      ua-cam.com/video/9QUMJL0Y_rY/v-deo.htmlsi=Z0NBX10flBLbL_3i

  • @iamrips2132
    @iamrips2132 Рік тому +1

    If i have a travel pass then how much is the fare from Murren to Shilthorn ?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      Hi there! The cost depends on your travel pass. If you have the Berner Oberland or Swiss Travel Pass, it'll cost 42.80 CHF to ride roundtrip between Mürren and the Schilthorn.

  • @anuna007
    @anuna007 Рік тому +1

    Hi can you please tell me if a buy a swiss half price card will I get any discount on swiss travel pass purchases time
    Also earlier on your travel pass video you have mentioned that you created a spreadsheet of each are travel cost
    Can you please share the same

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi there! Unfortunately the Swiss Half Fare Card doesn't get you any discounts on the Swiss Travel Pass, so you'll want to choose one or the other.
      The spreadsheet we created is just for our research purposes, but we did make a free checklist you can download if you're interested: aplinsinthealps.com/the-ultimate-swiss-rail-pass-guide/
      Hope this helps!

    • @anuna007
      @anuna007 Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps thanks for kind revert

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      You're welcome!

  • @tyyg9469
    @tyyg9469 Рік тому +1

    Is the COOP promounced "Cope" or "Co-Op"?🤔😇

  • @brittanyalvarez8401
    @brittanyalvarez8401 2 місяці тому

    Is the playground in this video in Gimmelwald?

    • @MrGreatplum
      @MrGreatplum 2 місяці тому

      That certainly is - the cable car station is very distinctive!

  • @Momentum_Option_Buyer
    @Momentum_Option_Buyer 3 місяці тому

    Is Murren open in the between Mar 30 - Apr 6th

  • @benleong2008
    @benleong2008 Рік тому +1

    How much is the gondola ride between Murren and Gimmelwald?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      About 3 CHF last time we checked! You can always look up ticket costs on the SBB mobile app as well.

  • @ladyonthejourney
    @ladyonthejourney 12 днів тому

    May I kindly know when exactly this video was taken? Great video and great itinerary!

  • @insectatravel3657
    @insectatravel3657 7 місяців тому +1

    Hello! I want to ask you, Jungfrau Travel Pass it is only valid until Murren? To Piz Gloria is paid separately? Thank you?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  7 місяців тому

      You're correct, but only the Mürren BLM from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren is fully covered. You'll only get a discount on the entire Schilthorn cable car.

  • @sweyne6710
    @sweyne6710 Рік тому +11

    Very nice video, but please slow down the presentation, it's not a race. Will be there in 7 weeks!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi there! Thanks for watching! We had a lot to squeeze into a short video, but we will keep your comment in mind with our future videos 😊 Also, we hope you have a fantastic time here in just a few weeks!!

    • @sweyne6710
      @sweyne6710 Рік тому +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps thanks ... just hope we can see and touch some snow.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      @@sweyne6710 It probably won’t snow yet, but you can touch snow 365 days/year at the Jungfrau and Schilthorn! (We have a video of the snow at Jungfrau if you’re curious to see it 🙂)

  • @mindasalazar7111
    @mindasalazar7111 Рік тому

    To much talking.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому +1

      Hi Minda, we’re sorry that you didn’t enjoy so much dialogue. We try to make our videos as helpful and informative as possible! Hopefully you were able to learn something from our video! 😊

  • @buzzbair2
    @buzzbair2 Рік тому

    Great videos and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Рік тому

      We're so happy to help! Thank you for your encouragement! :)