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Jungfrau Tours from Lucerne
Written by Viator, August 2010
Soaring above the Bernese Alps, the perennially snow-dusted Jungfrau is one of Switzerland’s most emblematic mountains. Forming the postcard backdrop to Interlaken and the Bernese Oberland, the ...
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Swiss Alps Trips from Milan
Written by Viator, August 2010
Take a ride on the Bernina Express, Switzerland's newest Alpine delight. This magnificent 3-hour train journey takes you along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world over the Bernina ...
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Bavaria's Church of Snow
Written by JC, Germany, February 2012
Mitterfirmiansreut is a Bavarian village in the mountainous region on the Germany and Czech border. That means it was once on the border between West Germany and Czechoslovakia and thus part of ...
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Chamonix
Written by Christine, USA, February 2013
Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, is a world-renowned ski resort town and one of the top destinations in France for skiers. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your next ...
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Chamonix and Mont Blanc
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
France is full of top ski resorts and one of these is Chamonix. You can’t go wrong heading to a valley under Western Europe’s highest and most famous mountain, Mont Blanc. I am not a skier, I am ...
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Inside Innsbruck
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2011
Innsbruck is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in Austria, situated as it is against the sheer cliffs of the Alps that rise from its northern edge. The town is a famous center for winter ...
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Jungfraujoch in Switzerland
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
At well over 11,000 feet, the train station known as the Jungfraujoch is the highest station of its kind in Europe. Built to increase accessibility and tourism to Jungfrau (the third-highest peak ...
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Milan in Winter: Things to Do
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Although Milan is often skipped by visitors in Italy, it can be a particularly good city to include on a winter itinerary. Unlike some destinations where major sights are outdoors and therefore rely ...
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Mt. Pilatus – Switzerland’s Most Majestic Mountain
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2011
Accessible from Alpnachstad from May to November by way of the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the summit of Pilatus is an iconic alpine destination that has few rivals anywhere in the world. ...
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Salzburg in Winter
Written by Sasha, January 2013
Austria’s romantic city of Salzburg looks gorgeous under her blanket of snow but can be bitterly cold in winter with temperatures dropping to around 15°C below freezing. However, skies are ...
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Skiing by Train from Zurich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
A hugely popular winter destination thanks to its vibrant Christmas markets and dazzling New Year’s celebrations, Zurich‘s unbeatable transport connections make it a great base for checking out ...
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Skiing in France
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
So, here are five top spots to hit the slopes in France this winter.
Chamonix. On the top of Europe, in sight of Mont Blanc, so you get views and some of the best options from beginner slopes to ...
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Skiing in Italy
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
So much time is spent extolling the virtues of Italy‘s beautiful beaches, rolling hills, and Roman ruins that it might be easy to forget it’s an incredibly mountainous country. And what do mountains ...
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Skiing in Spain
Written by Erin R, January 2013
When you think of Spain, skiing doesn’t really come to mind, now does it? Well, it should. With ski resorts sprinkled around the country, chances are that, during winter, a snowy excursion is only a ...
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Sledding on Blomberg Mountain in Munich
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2012
Seventeen steep curves and 40 chicanes greet the lucky adventure-seeker at the summer bob run at Blomberg Mountain. Fun and entertainment for all ages is the order of the day. Visitors can regulate ...
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