During a one week swing through Switzerland two years ago, I took a bus from Interlaken to a train, to a tram which rose to an elevation of 10,000 feet amongst the jagged mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps.
My destination? A rotating restaurant on Schilthorn peak, which was built for the James Bond movie "Her Majesty's Secret Service." It was there that I enjoyed my one and only lunch atop the Swiss Alps.
Andrew says
Beautiful pictures, I'm genuinely jealous--I vaguely remember my high school trip to Lake Lucerne, it was stunningly quaint and beautiful, I can't wait to go back to Switzerland. Did you have any problems breathing at that altitude?
Cheers,
Andrew
Dave says
Hey Andrew, since I wasn't doing much in the way of physical exercise, I don't recall any trouble breathing, but I bet my heart was beating a little faster. And it was really cold up there!
Mike says
Hi Andrew! I hiked from the town below and it took me a very long time to hike up. It took me about 7 hours to hike, which apparently should only take 5. Every few feet I climbed, I had to stop and rest. Definitely didn't go as fast as I would have liked.
Mike says
Hey Dave! I don't remember you going through Switzerland during your trip. I actually hiked from Gimmelwald up to the Schilthorn, and barley survived. I am just luck I made it down on the last cable car of the day. I did go during summer, so it wasn't as bad. However, there was some snow left at the top.
@_thetraveller_ says
Although I hate skiing.. I would head to that mountain top to eat that delicious looking lunch...
Dave says
It was a decadent lunch, and surprisingly, not any more expensive than a lunch back in Interlaken. Of course lunch in any Swiss restaurant seems to run $20-$25, whether you're on top of a mountain or not.
GlobalButterfly says
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Now that's a view so special that I could care less what I was eating.
Joya says
That is the perfect lunch! This is going on my bucket list.
Dave says
And because it takes some effort to get there, even by taking the bus/train/tram, the lunch is like a delicious reward!
Dustin Main says
You're making me want to go skiing Dave, and that's bad because it's warm and toasty here in Buenos Aires...
(skiing will probably win though)
Dave says
I was talking to a friend yesterday about a ski trip he took to Chile last Summer. He had a great time -- said the whole mountain was reserved for the foreigners who travel down there.
Dylan says
Wow the Alps are truly amazing!
Fiona says
Gorgeous views! Looks so calming. And that lunch, it's making me hungry! What a perfect day.
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Skiurlaub says
Your photos look amazing and Skiing in Switzerland is awesome. But often a litte bit expensive for students and backpackers.
I prefer going to France. Though there the "Käs Spätzle" are missing. =)
Barbara says
Beautiful photos! We've been to Switzerland and can't wait to go back, your photos make me want to plan the trip soon!