I love Switzerland’s Lauterbrunnen Valley, which is named for its many “loud waterfalls.” The loudest of these waterfalls is Trümmelbach, which for eons — like God’s bandsaw — has been slowly and steadily cutting its way deeper and deeper into the mountains. I always feel the power of nature here, so sharing this with our tour groups is really a joy. Follow me with this clip for a peek at this powerful example of the wonders of nature — so accessible in Switzerland. Where have you enjoyed the raw power of nature in your travels?
(Thanks for following along here on my blog and on Facebook as I guide our Best of Europe in 21 Days tour.)
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Guten Tag,
I’m lucky to have seen and heard the falls and toured the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the amazing mountains twice.
I love the Bernese Oberland.
Cheers,
Doppelganger
Trummelbach Falls was one of the highlights of my 7-week trek through Europe for my 25th birthday …
It was a particularly steamy afternoon in the Lauterbraunnen Valley by the time I took the gondola from Gimmelwald down to the falls. I went in, looked around, felt the glacial water cold against my skin … Then I walked out into what felt like a wall of humidity – the contrast was breathtaking! A moment later, the sky opened up and I was running across the parking lot getting completely drenched. It was nuts …
And I never would’ve experienced that without reading about the Bernese Oberland in a Rick Steves book, so thanks!