Swiss Alps Switzerland Highlight
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Jungfrau Mountain, Lauterbrunnen
by – loulou, Tour Manager, Europe Jungfrau mountain is one of the highest peaks in Switzerland. We take the steepest cable car cog railway (a special invention by the Swiss specifically for high altitude train journeys just like this one) to the top of the peak; and it is like walking into heaven. Up there is another world, crisp white snow and stunning 36... more »
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Mt Titlis, Engelberg
Written by: Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Photo credit: “Titlis Rotair – Mt. Titlis, Switzerland”, Marlo Heresco, A Travel Artist Read more at Suite101: Swiss Skiing, Mt. Titlis Switzerland Mt Titlis is one of the most famous mountains in Switzerland and is offered as an optional excursion on some tours staying in Engelberg. Titlis’ claim to fame is that it... more »
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Mt Pilatus
Mt Pilatus is one of the Mountains that surrounds the Swiss town of Lucerne and the summit is home to the highest hotels in Europe. Affording spectacular views of the surrounding Alps and the towns below the hotels are often used by many tours staying two nights in Switzerland a trip up the mountain is optional or included excursion to many tours spending at least one night in Lucerne.
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If you are doing a time out tour (staying in hotels), a travel iron/hairdryer will come in handy as many european hotels do not provide these facilities.
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