A Week in Wengen

[wda]

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Inviting ‘must-see’ suggestions for photogenic villages and other subjects within rail-reach of Wengen later this week. (22-29 June). I shall be using my M8 and X1 cameras and will be accompanied by my wife who is limited to short walks pending probable orthopaedic surgery.

 

Ideas from Switzerland-based members, or neighbouring countries, would be very welcome. Thank you.

[sanyasi]

Its been a few years, but below Wengen is a nice valley. Then there is another village, I think it is named Grimwald. There were a bunch of hang gliders launching from the Grimwald area. As I recall, we got up to Grimwald by cable car, so that could work out for your spouse. The hang glider landings were pretty interesting so shooting from the valley is a good option. Also, in that valley is a famous set of waterfalls that everyone goes to. You might get some photos there, but take a shower cap for your camera--its wet and slippery in the caves. I could see the falls as being tough on your spouse's legs/knees.

 

I assume because you are in Wengen that you are going to the "Top of Europe--the Young Frau." You will get lots of great photos up there and there are nice tourist facilities so your spouse can enjoy herself and the view without walking a lot while you go out and walk on the glaciers. Good people candids.

 

If you have the time, I would highly recommend Bern. A great and well preserved medieval city. We spent three days there and then went to Wengen. I don't recall the distance, but I think you would want to spend the night if you went so that might not be in the cards.

 

Have fun

[wda]

Sanyasi, thank you for your helpful and considerate advice. We are booked for seven nights in Wengen, with a small group, so I wouldn't choose to stay elsewhere overnight. But Bern does sound interesting.

[George Furst]

I visited Wengen last winter (January 2010)and found it to be a wonderful and beautiful town. My brother Reverend Ronald Furst lives there and has a church in the city. The ancient wall surrounds the town and it is very well preserved. I found it a photo wonder. Enjoy the visit and post pictures when you return. We also visited the surrounding areas but I found that Wengen is special in itself. Sincerely, George

[wda]

George, thank you. I find your comments really valuable. I had no idea Wengen was so large a community. There is always a risk that one overlooks local scenes when confronted with such a beautiful country.