Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

Falling for the Jet d’Eau Fountain

Falling for the Jet d’Eau Fountain
So how big do you think a fountain of water just might be? A couple of metres? If that’s your guess, then do make a trip to check out the Jet d’Eau in Geneva, Switzerland, for an astounding revelation. Situated where Lake Geneva meets the river Rhone, this grand display of whooshing water is a...
March 24th, 2010 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

Hiking the Aletsch Glacier

Hiking the Aletsch Glacier
If hiking is your passion, then head to the Alps Mountains in Switzerland which offers the best of facilities and the toughest of challenges. With a length of over 23 km and covering more than 120 square kilometres, the Aletsch is the largest glacier in the Alps. Starting from Jungfrau, a two-day expedition...
March 4th, 2010 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

The Trychel Bells of Switzerland- A souvenir to treasure

The Trychel Bells of Switzerland- A souvenir to treasure
The night tinkles with the soft cling-clang of the bells, contrasting the rhythmic bellowing of the drums. Clusters of cow bell ringers march through the streets of the village. These are accompanied by drummers who provide a steady rhythm. The Trychel bells are rung on this beat making some mesmerizing...
February 22nd, 2010 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

Unleash the Daredevil In You at Interlaken

Unleash the Daredevil In You at Interlaken
Switzerland is not only known for its snow clad mountains, chocolates and watches. There are innumerable sports that will bring out the adventurous side in you! Interlaken, located in the Bernese Oberland between two lakes and surrounded by the three famous peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau offers...
February 18th, 2010 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

Jungfraujoch Ice Palace

Jungfraujoch Ice Palace
Set in Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps, the snow-covered mountains form a gigantic 10 km wall of sheer ice! Amidst these white mountains lies Jungfrau, towering high at 4158 m., the highest peak in the range. The Jungfraujoch Ice Palace stands tall on this peak, offering the most spectacular sight in...
February 16th, 2010 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More

See The ‘Top of Europe’. See Jungfraujoch

See The ‘Top of Europe’. See Jungfraujoch
Not only in tourist parlance is Jungfraujoch called the ‘Top of Europe’ but also Jungfraujoch railway station, standing tall at an altitude of 3,454 meters, is the tallest railway station in Europe. Jungfraujoch is actually like a saddle between the Mönch and the Jungfrau in the Bernese Alps. It...
February 12th, 2010 | Destinations, Europe, Features | Read More
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