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Wengen: An Alpine Paradise (YouTube link ) Jungfrau Region The Jungfrau (meaning "virgin") region begins in Interlaken , the largest town in the region. Interlaken is easy to reach by train and car. The Jungfrau region stretches out to the Jungfrau mountain range in the south, which is UNESCO World Heritage . There's a lot of beautiful alpine nature and several little villages. Many people consider the Jungfrau region as a "must-see" in Switzerland . Figure  1. Wengen ― the gateway to both Lauterbrunen Valley (Right) and Grindelwald Valley (Left) Wengen ( ) Getting up into a car-free village gives one a much more “old Switzerland” feel.   The views (watch video ) around Wengen itself are awesome.  We have stayed at Hotel Bären in Wengen and used it as our home base to explore the  Jungfraujoch  and the  Schilthorn  for an up-close view of the Alps. Some hiking is a must.  For example, here are some recom...

Staubbach Falls (10/06/2023; YouTube link ) Staubbach Waterfall With a height of nearly 300 meters, Staubbach Falls ⭐is the third highest waterfall in Switzerland. In the summer warm winds swirl the waters around so that the Falls spray in all directions. These droplets of water spray gave the brook and the waterfall its name. (Staub = dust). Staubbach Waterfall (07/02/2019; YouTube  link ) Photo Gallery Reaching  Staubbach Falls  from  Lauterbrunnen  train station is a breeze. It's an easy 10-minute walk through the charming town. On a scorching July 2nd, 2019, I embarked on this scenic journey, following this route: Lauterbrunnen  → Staubbach Falls → Camping Breithorn →  (along the creek) → Lauterbrunnen  Staubbach Falls View from the stairs View from the stairs Spissbachfall Staubbach Falls Staubbach Falls Spissbachfall Staubbach Falls References Whispers of the Lauterbrunnen Valley: A Staubbachf...

Video 1.  Thun: A Picture-Perfect Swiss Town (YouTube link ) Video 2.  Switzerland Travel―Boat Ride on Lake Thun (YouTube link ) Thun Thun ⭐is northwest of Interlaken on the shores of Lake Thun (aka Thunersee). Thun has a small old town near the river, with the castle and some pedestrian-only shopping areas. Lake cruises leave from Thun, doing circular tours or one-way transport to other towns. Photo Gallery Maybe  Thun  is less known than  Lucerne , but don't skip this beautiful town if you have extra time in Switzerland. As one hiker recommended during my hike from  Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg , we decided to give it a try. Below are photos taken during our visit to  Thun  from Interlaken on July 3, 2019: Interlaken → (Train Ride) → Thun → (Boat Ride) → Interlaken References Switzerland Travel―Visiting Bären Park in Bern Switzerland Travel―Visiting Mürren Flower Trail S...