Blogbuster
Five villages - five insider tips
Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren, Lauterbrunnen and Meiringen. You may already know these five places in the Jungfrau Region. But have you ever been to Gimmelwald, Isenfluh, Guttannen, Gadmen or Stechelberg? Then you should definitely consider these five villages on your next visit to the Jungfrau Region. Because as unknown as they may be, they have a lot to offer.
#1 Gimmelwald
Never heard of Gimmelwald? But it's quite possible that you've travelled past or driven over the mountain village. Gimmelwald is the first stop on the Schilthorn railway on the way from Stechelberg to Mürren, Birg and the Schilthorn. The small, charming village at 1367 metres above sea level is definitely worth a visit. Gimmelwald is a place of peace and relaxation amidst beautiful chalets decorated with flowers, cheese dairies and grazing cows. Like Mürren and Wengen, Gimmelwald is one of the last car-free villages in Switzerland. But adrenalin junkies also come to Gimmelwald. The Via Ferrata to Mürren starts here. Definitely only for those with a head for heights.
#2 Stechelberg
Stechelberg, the unknown neighbour of Lauterbrunnen. The valley station of the Schilthorn cable car is located here. And here is the starting point for many hikes into the rear Lauterbrunnen valley, which is a delight with its rich flora. And last but not least, the Mürrenbach Falls, the highest waterfall in Switzerland at 417 metres, is located here.
#3 Isenfluh
The small village of Isenfluh lies above Lauterbrunnen, at 1085 metres above sea level. From here, a wonderful hike or a small, nostalgic aerial cableway leads to Sulwald. It has been transporting eight people or one cow since 1975. Unspoilt nature and a vast area await you here, perfect for hiking with a fascinating view of the panorama of the imposing mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
#4 Gadmen
Gadmen and the Gadmental are particularly impressive due to their mountainous landscape, with an altitude difference of over 2675 metres. The highest point is the Sustenhorn at 3505 metres above sea level. No less impressive are the Stein and Trift glaciers on the eastern edge of the Gadmen Valley. The most famous sight is the Trift Bridge at the foot of the Trift Glacier. It is one of the longest and highest suspension rope bridges for pedestrians in the Alps.
#5 Guttannen
With an area of over 200 square kilometres, Guttannen is one of the largest municipalities in Switzerland in terms of surface area. A large part of the area is covered by mountains, the Grimsel Pass and lakes. And glaciers. One of these is the Aargletscher. The Aare springs from it. Better known than the village name are the Grimselwelt, the Grimsel Hospiz and Lake Gelmer - including a ride on the Gelmerbahn, the steepest open funicular railway in Europe. But Guttannen also offers plenty of nature and wonderful hiking trails away from these tourist attractions.
