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May 1st, 2003, 02:38 AM
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We just returned from a Europe trip and the highlight was definitely seeing this beautiful region. I discovered it through this site thanks to posters like Bob Brown(Bob, I was formerly Don) along with many others who provided details of their own personal experiences. We stayed in Wengen at the Falken hotel- a charming hotel that I would recommend to anyone. At night from the front of the hotel I could see up on a ridge, across from us, lights from a small village- Murren perhaps?? The merchants in Wengen were very friendly and helpful. Again thanks to all who take the time to write those informative posts. I can't wait to return!
May 1st, 2003, 05:37 AM
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Don, if the lights were to your right(valley inwards or taleinwarts as the Swiss say)and about the same level as you, it was probably Muerren. Isenfluh is so small I don't think you would notice it, and it would be just about directly opposite.
I will be back in September for another visit. We found a good place in that valley. People ask me why I don't go elsewhere in Europe. My response is "why?"
I will be back in September for another visit. We found a good place in that valley. People ask me why I don't go elsewhere in Europe. My response is "why?"
May 1st, 2003, 09:44 AM
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OOPS. Talk about not knowing your right from your left, and possibly down from up, I blew that one.
If one is positioned in Wengen and looking over the Lauterbrunnen, Muerren is to the LEFT. When I look east out of my apartment window in Lauterbrunnen, I can see the WAB train going up the mountain to Wengen.
Therefore if you are in Wengen looking WEST, Muerren is SOUTH, or a few degrees to the left of due west. It is more "taleinwarts" toward the end of the road.
Sorry. For an old navigator that is a silly mistake!
Evidence of advancing age. That first digit is no longer a 6.
If one is positioned in Wengen and looking over the Lauterbrunnen, Muerren is to the LEFT. When I look east out of my apartment window in Lauterbrunnen, I can see the WAB train going up the mountain to Wengen.
Therefore if you are in Wengen looking WEST, Muerren is SOUTH, or a few degrees to the left of due west. It is more "taleinwarts" toward the end of the road.
Sorry. For an old navigator that is a silly mistake!
Evidence of advancing age. That first digit is no longer a 6.
May 1st, 2003, 12:43 PM
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Bev- I was at work(what a drag after Wengen!) and just saw that your question was answered.
Bob- Thanks, it was probably Muerren. It really caught my eye- so much so that I can't wait to check it out when I return. I'd love to stay for longer than a week(a month or more) but I have the feeling that villages like Muerren and Wengen might get a little pricey for lodging or a rental for that long. Is Lauterbrunnen a little more "reasonable"? I like the idea that it's on the rail line.
Bob- Thanks, it was probably Muerren. It really caught my eye- so much so that I can't wait to check it out when I return. I'd love to stay for longer than a week(a month or more) but I have the feeling that villages like Muerren and Wengen might get a little pricey for lodging or a rental for that long. Is Lauterbrunnen a little more "reasonable"? I like the idea that it's on the rail line.
