Kim started the thread by sharing a comprehensive document filled with tips about Wengen and the Jungfrau region, inviting others to download it and thank her. This information is especially helpful for new visitors planning their trips and looking for detailed advice on hiking and local activities.
Key takeaways:
Make sure to download Kim's document for extensive hiking tips and local insights.
The Swiss Travel Pass can be beneficial, but consider the Half Fare Card if your travel costs are lower than CHF 158.
Early September is a great time to visit, as the weather is typically pleasant and summer crowds have dissipated.
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Our member Kim created a document full of tips about her favorite Swiss town Wengen, and the Jungfrau region. The document is attached to this post, so you can download it if you’re interested.
Kim has put a lot of work in this. Posting a message here would be a great way to thank her for her efforts.
A great document by Kim! It’s so informative with so much detail. Really appreciate the effort.
Thanks a million!
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This is an excellent document. We have been to Lauterbrunnen and the surrounding area several times and that entire area is our favorite. We stay in Lauterbrunnen because it is beautiful in the valley and also it is so easy to hop the train or lifts to start exploring. My husband and I take the gentle hikes and it is hard to describe the beauty of the area. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this document.
Absolutely fantastic! Better than any commercial guide for the area it covers. Thank you so much!
One observation: the half fare card trumps the Swiss card if the return transfer journey (into and out of the area where you are staying, e.g. from an airport) is less than CHF 158 (which is double the difference in price between the two cards).
Also bear in mind that you cannot use the Swiss card to cover the full fare on the scenic Golden Pass route (with its panorama coaches if you choose the right departure time) from Interlaken to Geneva, as it is not ‘the most direct route’. However this could be an option for travellers returning via Geneva, for example, effectively allowing them to extend their holiday by up to a day, by making the return journey a special extra event in itself. You could get half price on this route with the Swiss card I think, and forrfeit the 100% discount for a return ‘transfer’ journey at the end of your stay, but then it makes even more sense to buy the cheaper half price card instead.
She sure did a very good job! I just included the latest version of her document to my initial post.
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26 April 2015 at 13:04:12
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Thanks Kim, your information is just what I was looking for. We are staying in Lauterbrunnen early September and after reading all the posts will make sure we increase our daily walks and have good footwear. We look forward to doing some of the walks.
Kim, your document is awesome! My husband and I are planning a month long hiking trip to Switzerland and will be spending about a week in the Bernese Overland area. You have given us so much helpful information on so many areas that I had questioned. I appreciate your time and thoroughness and willingness to share your expertise with others who haven’t yet had a Switzerland experience.
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16 November 2015 at 11:37:36
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Hi luanyee,
Sorry to hear that! What happened? Can you provide more details of what went wrong? I can download them without any problems. Normally you can simply right click the link and choose “Save as…” to download.
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16 November 2015 at 15:07:00
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Hello,
Thank you for your prompt reply. I tried downloading the pdf documents but there is an error message “sorry error in opening document”.
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16 November 2015 at 16:41:05
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Hi luanyee,
My guess is that your computer tries to open the document with some kind of program that throws an error. It’s not because you’re a new member, and our website works fine too (I just tried again). It’s hard to assist with these kind of issues, but you could make screenshot and attach it to your post so I can hopefully see what’s going on.
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17 November 2015 at 6:31:56
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Hello Arno,
I am able to download all the 3 pdf documents. Thank you for your attention and responses. Have a good day.
Warm Regards from luanyee
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20 November 2015 at 16:39:55
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Dear Kim,
I have made reservation for Hotel Silberhorn from 22nd to 25th December 2015 and wanted to find your info on Wengen.
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19 February 2016 at 2:25:09
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Hi Kim,
Thanks for that wonderful article about Wengen, Switzerlandf and surrounding Areas. Very informative especially for a first time visitor to Switzerland like me and my husband.
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