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#2023travelwish Chillon Castle is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. With this unique location, this water castle is a historic building in Switzerland. It's not a very big castle to begin with, but it definitely has a rich history behind it. It is easily accessible. You can get here by train, boat, bus, car, or on foot. By the way, to get a special souvenir home, this castle has its own wine, Clos de Chillon, which is produced from the region’s white grape. #mytripvlog

Fairy-tale Castles - The Ancient Castles of Switzerland

The ancient castles of Switzerland. Each castle occupies the best position in the region, a place either with pleasant scenery, where one can see the Alps through the lake, or a strategic pass between two countries. The castles are rather aloof, standing there, waiting for people to come and admire them. One of the top ten ancient castles in Europe, Chillon Castle, is one of them. It is located on the shore of Lake Geneva, and because its foundation is in the lake, it gives the impression that it is built on the lake, or rather, floating on it. Its location is precisely between France and Switzerland. Since it is made of stone, it remains very sturdy even though it was built in the 13th century, and its name also means 'stone,' which is quite straightforward.

Chillon Castle in Switzerland is renowned as the world's most beautiful prison

From Geneva to Montreux, the journey is a picturesque scene. There are many historical and cultural sites left from the Middle Ages in Switzerland, and we made a special trip to visit the most famous medieval water castle built on the rocks of Lake Geneva—Chillon Castle. It is acclaimed by the public as one of the 'Top 10 Castles in Europe' and 'the world's most beautiful prison'. The British poet Byron left his signature on the stone pillars of the castle, and his work 'The Prisoner of Chillon' adds a cultural hue to Chillon Castle. Due to its very ancient history, people can no longer accurately trace the origins of Chillon Castle. The earliest written records of Chillon Castle that have been found date back to the 11th century. Chillon Castle guards the strategic pass of the Alps and is a military fortress, with defensive arrow slits, gun ports, cannon ports, and watchtowers on its walls. Inside the castle, there are many secret passages and mechanisms, up and down, like a labyrinth. Under the guidance of a professional tour guide, we visited all the currently open areas, where a large number of medieval relics are displayed. Each indoor space within the castle is not very large, but the areas are clearly defined, including the kitchen, wine cellar, bedroom, duke's residence, bathroom, heraldic hall, scriptorium, parliament building, chapel, treasure vault, underground prayer room, torture chamber, prison... Picture 10 is the royal privy, which leads directly into the lake. I looked down and actually felt a bit of vertigo~

Indeed, there is a flying Santa Claus in Montreux

Montreux Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in Switzerland, full of ceremonial sense. A huge reindeer-shaped light is set up by the lake, with small Christmas trees hanging with small colored lights next to it, and the small wooden houses next to it are full of colorful goods. People are bustling here, enjoying the atmosphere of relaxation and indulgence. Date: November 23 to December 24, 2023 🌟Santa Claus sleigh Every day, Santa Claus will ride in a sleigh, led by reindeer to fly over Lake Geneva, dragging a long firework behind him. It's like being in a fairy tale world. When Santa Claus flies in front of you, the expectation and joy of Christmas will be infinitely magnified. Time: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 every day and 16:00 on Saturdays. 🌟Rochers-de-Naye Take the cogwheel train to the top of Rochers-de-Naye at an altitude of 2015 meters, go to Santa Claus's house, get close to Santa Claus, and make the fairy tale come true. 🌟Chillon Castle Chillon Castle is built on the rocks by Lake Geneva. It looks like it is floating on the water from a distance. The architectural style is unique. It is one of the most famous ancient relics in Switzerland. It is known as one of the 'Top 10 Castles in Europe' among the people. During Christmas season, Chillon Castle will stage a time travel, allowing people to return to the Middle Ages and celebrate the festival in an ancient way.

Bachalpsee

Bachalpsee or Bachsee is a lake with an area of 8.06 ha close to the First above Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The lake, located at an elevation of 2,265 m, is split by a natural dam, the smaller part of the lake being 6 m lower.

#tripaway #bachalpsee It is a beautiful alpine lake, It took us about two hours for the return trip from the First top station .The hike is not that difficult although it goes up and down. Bachalpsee is a stunning place to visit. The hike up to the lake is stunning !! #tripaway

Hiking to frozen hidden lake Bachsee

Arrived at Grindelwald First using cable car, you’re immediately immersed in a world of natural beauty. The mix of green grass and white snow. Along the way to the lake, you will pass a lot of terrain with good weather and fresh air straight from the alps. Cold breeze running through your face. Finally after total of 3 km walk, you will finally arrive to the lake. Frozen. Quiet. Peaceful. And so beautiful. Location: Grindelwald, Grindelwald First, Bachsee lake Switzerland Ticket Grindelwald First : 34 CHF Rating: 4/5#grindelwald #Bachsee #switzerland #bachalpsee

Switzerland 🇨🇭 is really worth a separate trip~ A must-see guide for travel.

If you go to Switzerland, I recommend visiting these places! · 🏡Beautiful small town ▪️Car-free paradise town - Zermatt ▪The beautiful small town with a thousand years of fame - Interlaken ▪ Enchanting Dreamy Hillside - Grindelwald ▪Quiet and gentle mountain town - Andamat ▪Medieval classical town - Chugge · 🌟Swiss City ▪ Zurich, the world-renowned international city in Switzerland. ▪ The vacation city of beautiful lakes and mountains - Lucerne ▪The Olympic Capital - Lausanne · 🏔Famous snow mountain ▪ Swiss Mountain King - Matterhorn ▪The Peak of Europe - Jungfrau ▪Adventure Peak - Fist Peak · 🚞Special Experience ▪Top 10 luxury scenic trains in the world - Glacier Express ▪ Experience Switzerland's must-see: the Golden Pass Line ▪Geneva Lake Cruise ▪ Baharpu Lake Easy Hiking ▪Top 10 Castles in Europe - Wine Tasting at Château de Chambord

I see trees of green ♪

Beautiful alpine village nestled in the mountains with an amazing view of the Jungfrau valley and Lauterbrunnen down below. Taking the train up to Wengen will guarantee you a lovely view of Lauterbrunnen. The village has shops, attractions and amenities within walking distance. Though, if you do decide to get a resort/hotel further up, be sure to ask for shuttle cars, the upwards slopes are no joke. Our hotel had a lovely view of the cable car rides up to Männlichen, the street below and at night- if you’re willing to stand in the 14 degrees cold (even in summer) you can get a good picture of the night sky! Of course, we couldn’t stay in Wengen without visiting Männlichen and her famous Royal Walk- a short hike of 1.7km, with elevations up to 80-120m up/down, grants you a truly breathtaking panoramic view. ((the gravel paths can be a bit slippery so be careful on the way down)) The trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg was an overall downhill walk with a view of Grindelwald down below and the snow capped mountains. But before you embark on this trail be sure to either get something to eat or drink (and the WC of course) at Männlichen as it is quite a long walk (about 4.7km). Near the midpoint you can see Eiger! A truly memorable walk with amazing scenery of the town below and mountains all around us. Truly a scenic paradise with plenty of activities to do, whether you prefer to simply enjoy the views or try out some of their more thrilling activities. It was my first time visiting Switzerland but certainly won’t be the last!#switzerland #summervacation #nature #alps

Jungfrau | Top of Europe !!!! 🇨🇭

How to get there: There are 2 ways to go up Jungfrau: 1) By the Cable Car (Eiger Express) or 2) By train. We went up by the eiger express (from Grindelswald, interchanging at Terminal), and we came down by train. Before we went up, we contemplated of joining a tour but given we have done a fair share of research, I ended up going by ourselves. There are several viewing sites, which ofc include Jungfrau itself, ice palace, exhibition of history of the site construction of Jungfrau, and Lindlt chocolate museum. It was negative 18 degree celsius on Jungfrau!!! So for those who cannot handle the cold, don’t visit during the winter 😂😂😂 Despite the weather condition was not ideal (no blue sky😣) but i guess it is as expected because we went during the winter ❄️) Pro tip: I would recommend purchasing the swiss pass as you get discount for the jungfrau ticket and free transport within Switzerland!! #jungfrau #jungfraujoch #urbanexplorer #境外遊 #mytripvlog

Grindelwald: A crime if you miss it!

Get here by train! We came via Basel and just enjoyed the scenic views from the huge train windows. Lake, villages, mountains, you won’t want to close your eyes! Coming here in early autumn, we escaped the crowds and could explore First, Eiger, and Jungfraujoch with ease and little wait time. The mountains are magnificent all thru the year! The colours of the landscape will change and hiking to the Balchapsee is an experience in itself. Discovering WCs in the middle of nowhere, up in the mountains, complete with toilet tissue is something only the Swiss can guarantee! There are many hotels in this little village and all are within walking distance of the train station. We stayed at the Eiger Aparthotel as we wanted to prepare our own meals to save cost. Bookings come with daily afternoon tea and the variety of cakes, teas and coffees were an absolute treat! There are many cafes around for fondue and all sorts of local delights. We opted to explore the two supermarkets for raw ingredients and cooked up our own dinners at a fraction of the cost of eating out. Do check out the different yogurt flavours, types of cheese, and cured meats too! As it is a tourist destination, you can get souvenirs and major brands here. There is a post office (to send postcards) and some banks if you need forex. My #2023travelwish is to drop by this beautiful place again in the SUMMER and take in the wonders of creation ❤️ #2023travelwish #swiss #grindelwald #discoveralps #budgettravel

Interlaken, charming village in Switzerland!

#2023travelwish My most unforgettable vacation destination was Interlaken; a charming village beneath of Jungfrau, Switzerland. Surrounded by mountains and nature beauty, sits between the emerald-coloured waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River, truly a beatiful and picturesque holiday destination. Interlaken is also a hotspot for paragliding, hiking and sightseers alike, and the gateway to exploring the Jungfrau region. My 2023 dream destination would be Kyoto, Japan for stunning Autumn leaves.🍁