Swiss Christmas - Part II

After brunch we drove to the Balmberg, where we caught a large cable train up the first part of the mountain. During the first leg of the assent, we passed through the low lying cloud to see the swiss alps for the first time. From there we took a cable car up to the very top of the mountain.

Cable Train Views, as we head up the mountain


Views above the clouds


More Great Views

At the peak we enjoyed the views of the swiss alps, prior to commencing our hike down the mountain.

At the halfway point down the mountain we enjoyed lunch and mroe great mountain views.

Views from atop (very bright hence eyes are almost closed!)


Paragliders on the Balmberg


Marco, Sarah and the kids - (left to right) Anna-Lea, David, Eva, Simon


The whole group

Once we arrived back at the initial drop off point for the cable train, we enjoyed a beers and coffee at the 'Bull Berg' Hut.

Views as we walk down the mountain


A well earned beer from atop, enjoying the views...

On Wednesday, we had a quiet day, which included walking around Jegenstorf, which is the village where Sarah and Marco live.

Finkenweg - access road to homes (including Sarah and Marco's)

The local Kindergarten


Views from the edge of Jegenstorf


More views from the edge of Jegenstorf

We went to do some food shopping, and came back via the local cheese and milk factory, where we bought some locally made cheese. This cheese had a really strong flavour! But very tasty.

Jegenstorf Catholic church


Local Cheese Factory/Shop


Cheese Store