The most beautiful places in the Bernese Alps
The best of the Bernese Alps
The Bernese Alps „fight“ with the Valais for the title of the most beautiful mountain range in Switzerland. In the Bernese Alps you will find breathtaking peaks such as the famous Eiger. The famous cogwheel leading to the Jungfraujoch or monumental waterfalls and valleys. The highest mountain in the range is the Finsteraarhorn (4274 m), which is interesting because it is the highest alpine mountain outside the main ridge. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places in the Bernese Alps, which are definitely worth a visit.
Aletschgletscher Glacier
Europe's largest glacier
Aletschgletscher is the largest glacier in Europe, and in the Alps. It is 23 km long. It is located in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. There are several cable cars leading to the glacier, which can be enjoyed by magnificent sightseeing routes. In the vicinity of the glacier there is a mountain village where you can stay. continue reading
Jungfraujoch pass
Pass with the highest train station in Europe
Jungfraujoch (3,471m asl) is a mountain pass in the Bernese Alps between the cantons of Bern and Valais. It is located at the lowest point of the mountain ridge between the mountains Mönch (4,107 m asl) and Jungfrau (4,158 m asl). From the pass rises the Sphinx mountain at the top of which is located a scientific observatory. The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. continue reading
Lauterbrunnen Valley
The most beautiful valley of Switzerland
The monumental Lauterbrunnen Valley and its surroundings are among the most beautiful places not only of Switzerland but of the whole world. Above the valley there are several hundred meters high mountain walls rise from which fall the highest waterfalls of Europe. continue reading
Staubbachfall Waterfall
Waterfall from postage stamp
In the Lauterbrunnen Valley you will find a number of interesting waterfalls thanks to the high cliffs. One of them is the 297 meter high Staubbach waterfall. Its spell you can enjoy the most after big rains or in spring when is snow melting. The scenery with this waterfall became the motif of one Swiss postage stamp. continue reading
Schilthorn Cable Car
James Bond Cable Car
Schilthorn (2 970 m asl) is a beautiful scenic mountain from which you have the Bernese Alps in the palm of your hand. At the top of the mountain is the famous restaurant Piz Gloria, which appeared in a movie with the famous agent 007. The cable car leads to it from the village of Mürren located above the beautiful valley Lauterbrunnen continue reading
Mürrenbachfall Waterfall
The highest waterfall of Switzerland
The most significant waterfall in the Lauterbrunnen valley is the Mürrenbachfall waterfall. It is mainly thanks to its height of 417 meters, which puts it in the first place in Switzerland. From the waterfall there is also a magnificent view of the entire valley continue reading
Faulhorn
Lookout peak over Bachsee
The 2681 meters high Faulhorn mountain is located in the Bernese Oberland between Lake Brienz and the town of Grindelwald. There are several hiking trails to ascend to the summit with spectacular panoramic views of the surroundings. Since 1830, the Berghotel Faulhorn has been just below the summit. continue reading
Trümmelbachfälle Waterfalls
A waterfall trapped in a rock
Among the interesting Swiss waterfalls is definitely the waterfall Trümmelbachfälle, which is basically a cascade of 10 waterfalls leading directly in the rock. The lift takes you to the upper floor and then you can see the dark corners where every year the water takes over twenty thousand tons of rock. continue reading
Giessbachfall waterfall
Famous waterfall over Lake Brienz
The Giessbachfall Waterfall became famous due to its connection with Sherlock Holmes. Even without him, this is a very interesting cascade worth visiting. Resistant hikers can also go high up into the mountains, but the difference of elevation is enormous (Brienz Lake is only 565m asl) continue reading
Lake Brienz
Lake between the mountains
Lake Brienz is one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. It is also a great starting point for the Bernese Alps or the famous Giesbach Waterfall. continue reading
Eiger (3,970m)
A mountain with an impressive north face
The Eiger (3,970m) is not one of the highest mountains in the Alps or in Europe, but it is famous for its north face, which, with an elevation of 1,800 meters, is one of the most impressive rock walls in Europe. You can find the mountain in the Bernese Alps in the Jungfrau massif continue reading
