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Stein
Appenzell
Appenzell
Gimmelwald
Schilthorn & Jungfrau
Chateau Chillon
Brock
Gruyere
Moelson
Gruyere
Moelson
Lindau
Alsace, France
| For a small little country, Switzerland is a diverse cultural experience. Western Switzerland is heavily influenced by German food, language and culture. Eastern Switzerland (Brock, Gruyere, Moelson, Chillon) are definitely French in nature. Bern is cosmopolitan with an old town flair The Alps are experience not to be missed. We spent a full seven days exploring this country. We started our adventures, home-basing in Lindau Germany--we day tripped into the Appenzell region of Switzerland. It rained the whole time...so there are few pictures....but we loved this area. The kids still remember the "Three 'C' Day"--Castles, Chocolate and Cheese. We then ventured into the Swiss Alps for the highlight of our second European Trip. We cannot recommend the Lauterbrunned Valley enough....and especially Walter's chalet. We left the Alps and headed to Bern. A fun town to explore...leave some time for a picnic and swim at the public baths by the river. Chateau Chillon is one of the coolest castles we have ever visited....and we have seen alot. Don't miss this one. Then head into the villages of eastern Switzerland. The kids still remember the "Three 'C' Day"--Castles, Chocolate and Cheese. |
Travelling with Kids?? Don't Miss these Highlights Folklore Museum in Ursnasch Fondue at Appenzell Cheese Factory Stay in Gimmelwald--Walter's Sledding in the Alps--Jungfrau Lauterbrunnen Valley Hike Breakfast at the Schilthorn Chateau Chillon Moelson--Fondue and Luge Rides Brock--Chocolate Factory |