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	Bernese Oberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Bernese Oberland, on the north-western fringes of the Swiss Alps, has much to offer those interested in traditional alpine mountaineering.
		The Oberland is also a paradise for walkers, with high-level, way-marked tracks linking the various valleys in the region.
		Bernese Oberland by Les Swindin, published in 1993 by the Alpine Club gives a wide selection of alpine routes, rock climbs and walks in the area.
	www.mountaineering.ie /mci/iaa/oberland.htm (1999 words)

	Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
		The Bernese Oberland is that part of the Swiss Alps lying between Lake Geneva and the River Reuss; it rises above the 4,000 m/13,124ft mark in the Finsteraarhorn (4,274 m/14,023ft), the Aletschhorn (4,195 m/13,764ft), the Schreckhorn (4,078 m/13,380ft), the Mönch (4,099 m/13,449ft) and the Jungfrau (4,158 m/13,642ft).
		The regions bordering the Bernese Oberland have a long history of human settlement, as is shown by the Stone Age and Bronze Age material and the Roman remains which have been found by excavation, as well as by churches dating from before the year 1000.
		Today the Bernese Oberland, with its magnificent scenery and its excellent and steadily expanding facilities for winter sports, is perhaps still the best-known holiday region in Switzerland and it is not without good reason that it is often described as "The playground of Europe".
	planetware.com /.../bern/bernese-oberland-attractions-ch-be-bob.htm (568 words)

	Bernese Oberland Switzerland
		The Bernese Oberland is one of the most spectacularly beautiful regions of Switzerland.
		Blessed with a mild climate that lasts well into autumn, the region is often referred to as the "Riviera of the Bernese Oberland" and perfect for a relaxing time in a beautiful environment.
		Visit the western part of Bernese Oberland, best known for the ski resort town of Gstaad, and the Simmental and Frutigenland regions or head eastwards to Meiringen in the Hasli Valley.
	www.magicswitzerland.com /bernese_oberland.htm (636 words)

	hiking guide bernese oberland switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		GORP - Switzerland - Hike the Bernese Oberland
		The ever-popular Bernese Oberland Region is where to find the essence of outdoor life in...
		Bernese Oberland Travel Guide, Switzerland, Bernese Oberland City...
	gethikinginfo.com /56/hiking-guide-bernese-oberland-switzerland.html (372 words)

	_ berne switzerland bernese oberland arriere pays suisse swiss (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The BERNESE OBERLAND is the most accessible and touristed area, and also the most spectacular, best known for a grand triple-peaked ridge of Alpine giants at its core – the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, cresting 4000m.
		Between the two, the bustling town of Interlaken is the main transport hub for the region, but the sheer volume of tourist traffic passing through can make it a less than restful place to stay.
		Further west, the Oberland rolls on and on through little-visited wooded valleys and pastureland, out to the borders of the German-speaking area, where sits probably the most famous name in the region: Gstaad.
	switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/berner_oberland (589 words)

	Walking Holidays - Switzerland - The Bernese Oberland
		The Bernese Oberland is justly famed as the most dramatic region of Switzerland, but the romantic names of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Schilthorn are but part of the story.
		The Oberland also possesses villages tucked away in the quiet, sheltered valleys, where you will find a special serenity.
		Climate: summers in the Bernese Oberland are warm and sunny, with pleasant mountain breezes.
	www.inntravel.co.uk /walking/guides/bernese.htm (770 words)

	Bernese Oberland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Bernese Oberland (Bernese highlands) is the higher part of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, in the South of the canton: The area around Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and the valleys of the Bernese Alps (thus, the inhabitable parts from approximately the level of Lake Thun at 558 m).
		The Swiss German dialects spoken in the Bernese Oberland are Highest Alemannic German.
		Therefore, they are often not counted as Bernese German.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bernese_Oberland (107 words)

	Hike the Bernese Oberland
		There are many opportunities for spending time sight seeing and utilizing the extensive mountain transport system to shorten walks, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy good fare in the valley towns and mountain villages.
		The First gondola allows an incredible view of the main wall of the Bernese Oberland and the Jungfrau view is one you will long remember.
		From here you can visit Murren, the highest village in the Bernese Oberland and then you can take the cable car up to the Schilthorn, where you can witness the famous 360 degree panorama extending from the Jura to the Black Forest.
	www.foruminternational.com /hberneseoberland.shtml (1046 words)

	Bernese Oberland : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		To compensate for the region's almost impossible geography, Swiss engineers have crisscrossed the Oberland with cogwheel railways (some of them still driven by steam), aerial cableways, and sinuous mountain roads.
		Separate from the network of hiking paths, the bike routes are signposted and marked on rental maps distributed at bike-rental agencies.
		On Foot -- The Bernese Oberland is ideal for walkers and hikers.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/berneseoberland/2576010029.html (844 words)

	Pipestone - Europe - Bernese Oberland
		The Bernese Oberland - The Ogre, The Monk andthe Maiden
		The best walk from Lauterbrunnen (the name derives from the sound of the numerous waterfalls that tumble over the near-vertical sides of the valley) is along the valley to Stechelberg, then up to the traffic-free villages of Gimmel and Murren, at 1600 metres thehighest village in the Bernese Oberland.
		For the last two nights of the tour we leave the Oberland and travel by train to Zermatt in the Valais, at the foot of the incomparable Matterhorn.
	www.pipestonetravel.com /europe/sh_bern.htm (340 words)

	Classic Swiss Alps - Hiking the Bernese Oberland and Ancient Engadine Valley
		TWO OF SWITZERLAND'S MOST SPECTACULAR regions are the grand-scale Bernese Oberland, with its famed massifs including the North Face of the Eiger, and the beautiful and traditional Engadine Valley, where the Romansch culture is preserved in anexquisite mountain setting.
		Our hiking journey begins with three days of incredible alpine rambles in the epic Bernese Oberland, home to Switzerland's deepest valleys, most breathtaking glaciers, and the famous trio of peaks, the Eiger, the Monch, and the Jungfrau.
		We make the classic Bernese Oberland traverse from Grindelwald to Kleine Sheidegg (8,250'), with its eye-popping views, then descend to our hotel in thecar-free and idyllic alpine resort of Wengen.
	www.wildernesstravel.com /itins/classalp.html (634 words)

	Bernese Oberland Regional Pass - Adelboden - Frutigen - Schweiz
		Bernese Oberland Regional Pass - Adelboden - Frutigen - Schweiz
		The Bernese Oberland Regional Pass is just the ticket to discover this region by train, ship, bus and cable-car.
		The Pass is available as a 7 or 15-day ticket and gives the bearer free or reduced fares on trains, ships, buses and cable-cars.
	www.adelboden.ch /en/navpage-RegionAB-DestinationsAB-23035.html (74 words)

	The amazing Bernese Oberland
		The Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland set in the heart of the Alps offers a tremendous variety of experiences for visitors to enjoy.
		The people of the Bernese Oberland clearly take the lead by offering every exciting outdoor sport possible in their mountains, lakes, and rivers.
		If you are thinking about a visit to the Alps for your next European trip the Bernese Oberland is a fantastic holiday location for families, adventurists, as well as seniors with activities and sights to please just about everyone.
	www.drawbridgetoeurope.com /digest/vol-II/article2.htm (1014 words)

	Bernese Oberland East, English titles
		The Bernese Oberland has been described as the "playground of Europe" and is the birthplace of alpine tourism, especially in its eastern part with the famous tourist resorts of Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and Meiringen.
		The region at the foot of the trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau is amongst the most popular walking and mountain regions in the Alps today.
		Together with the volume "Bernese Oberland West" there is a wide network of paths giving you the opportunity to explore the Bernese Oberland at its best - for day hikers and for long-distance trekkers.
	www.rother.de /titpage/4827.htm (302 words)

	Bernese Oberland Journal
		Finally, he said that he and his wife, Deb, would take me on a glacier ski tour in the Berner Oberland.
		It is also a jumping off point for people trekking on the glaciers of the Berner Oberland and there is a weather station nearby.
		This is usually an easy end to a stay in the Berner Oberland, but the weather has turned bad and we may have an interesting day.
	www.chauvinguides.com /BernerJournal/bernerjournal1.htm (3290 words)

	Bernese Oberland: flats Bernese Oberland, holidays Bernese Oberland - flats
		We are certain that we have the perfect flats for your personal taste and preferences in our large choice of Bernese Oberland flats (a comprehensive range of flats in Bernese Oberland, from cheap to exclusive).
		Great flats in Bernese Oberland (Switzerland) for your vacation.
		A holiday in flats turns your journey to Bernese Oberland into a genuine holiday experience.
	www.interhome-vacation-homes.us /switzerland/bernese-oberland/flats (206 words)

	The Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau climbs, otherwise known as the Bernese Oberland Trio \| Mountain Madness
		The Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau climbs, otherwise known as the Bernese Oberland Trio
		The Bernese Oberland Trio: The Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau
		This is the ultimate Bernese Oberland adventure, combining climbs of all three of its most classic mountains.
	www.mountainmadness.com /europe/bernesetrio.cfm (3629 words)

	Bernese Oberland
		Jacob Palme's page has short descriptions of popular resorts and attractions in the Oberland, plus a photo gallery that you can view as a slide show.
		From the Bernese Oberland, these BLS car trains offer a shortcut to the southern side of the Alps.
		Ride the train or drive to a valley with 72 waterfalls--including the Trümmelbach Falls, which you reach by descending into a gorge by funicular.
	europeforvisitors.com /switzaustria/planner/blp_ch_berner_oberland.htm (1052 words)

	Alpine Hikers - Bernese Oberland inn-to-inn (hut-to-hut) tour itinerary
		Our tour differs from other tours of the same region by adding a couple of memorable detours to areas that should not be missed.
		The Bernese Oberland tour is a beautiful collection of great mountains, remote inns, and quiet trails.
		For those without the time to devote to the full Bernese Oberland Tour, you are welcome to join us for half the tour.
	www.alpinehikers.com /itinerary3.html (1368 words)

	Transportation in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
		For travelling in the Bernese Oberland the Regional-Pass Bernese Oberland may be a good choice.
		Because the Bernese Oberland is situated centrally, there are also possibilities to visit other parts of the country.
		The route from Luzern over the Brünig pass through the Bernese Oberland to Gstaad and Montreux is called the GoldenPass Line.
	www.myswissalps.com /berneseoberland/berneseoberland-transportation.asp (774 words)

	Bernese Oberland High Mountain Tour - alpineadventures, mountain guiding, guided holidays, courses, off piste ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The best-known peak of the Bernese Oberland is the Eiger with its impressive North wall.
		Our aim on this tour is to make a crossing from Grindelwald on the North side of the Bernese Oberland to Munster in the Rhone valley.
		The scale of the mountains and glaciers in the Oberland are truly breathtaking.
	www.alpineadventures.co.uk /Winter/skitouringBOHMTL2.html (563 words)

	Attractions and Activities in Interlaken, Bernese Oberland Switzerland
		This attractive vantage point offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland "capital" (between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun) as well as the entire Jungfrau Region.
		Particularly popular with children are the trip to the top by funicular and the Alpine wildlife park at the valley station, near Interlaken Ost railway station.
		The Casino Kursaal Interlaken, built at the previous turn of the century, is a unique complex which, with its spacious rooms, elegant gardens and added conference center, has yet to find its equal in Switzerland or abroad.
	www.magicswitzerland.com /activities/interlaken.htm (1374 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Swiss - Bernese Oberland 2nd Edition A travel guide with specific trips to the mountains, lakes and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The 2nd Edition recommends specific trips in the Bernese Oberland for the independent traveler on mountain trains, lake steamers, cable cars and selected walks and hikes.
		We were in Switzerland this summer and I highly recommend this guide for anyone who will be in the Bernese Oberland area in Switzerland.
		I bought the Alspach's book on the Bernese Oberland when it was first published in 1992.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0963223569?v=glance (1091 words)

	Breakaway Adventures - Bernese Oberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The tour starts at the resort town of Interlaken, located, as its name indicates, between the deep lakes of Brienz and Thun, and justly proud of its famous view up the Luetschinental to the towering triumvirate of big peaks: the Eiger (the ogre), Monch (the monk) and Jungfrau (the maiden).
		The best walk from Lauterbrunnen (the name derives from the sound of the numerous waterfalls that tumble over the near-vertical sides of the valley) is along the valley to Stechelberg, then up to the traffic-free villages of Gimmel and Murren, at 1600 metres the highest village in the Bernese Oberland.
		For the last two nights of the tour we leave the Oberland and travel by train to Zermatt in the Valais, at the foot of the incomparable Matterhorn, where there are a number of walks around beautiful tarns, which reflect the landscape like a mirror.
	www.breakaway-adventures.com /trip.cfm?trip=230.0 (299 words)

	Bernese Oberland : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		The Bernese Oberland is one of the greatest tourist attractions in the world, mainly because it's one of the best areas for winter sports.
		The canton of Bern, which encompasses most of the area, is the second largest in Switzerland and contains about 160 sq.
		The best center for exploring the Bernese Oberland is Interlaken, most popular as a summer resort.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/berneseoberland/2576010001.html (198 words)

	Bernese Oberland - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
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		Our hotel is nice situated with a wonderful view on the lake of Thun and the white mountain peaks of the...
		Good base for excursions to the Bernese Oberland and Emmental....
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	Bernese Oberland High Summits - Alpineadventures - Winter ski touring holidays level 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bernese Oberland High Summits - Alpineadventures - Winter ski touring holidays level 3
		The Bernese Oberland is a wild, sensational high mountain region.
		You should note that this tour has a 1:3 guiding ratio, this is for safety reasons on the peaks we will be attempting.
	www.alpineadventures.co.uk /Winter/skitouringBOHSL3.html (510 words)

	Leonardo's Quad Quarter Retreat - Bernese Oberland
		In the heart of the Swiss Alps you will find the Bernese Oberland.
		In between the city of Interlaken and the three peaks of the Monch, the Eiger and the Jungfrau, you will find beautiful mountains, forests and hills.
		A map of the Bernese Oberland is available here if you feel that you need one, although they are available when you get here.
	www.freewebs.com /leoqqr/bernese.html (414 words)

	Lake Thun, Berner Oberland, Switzerland - Thunersee, Bernese Oberland, Die Schweiz - Free Pictures - FreeFoto.Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Lake Thun, Berner Oberland, Switzerland - Thunersee, Bernese Oberland, Die Schweiz - Free Pictures - FreeFoto.Com
		Lake Thun, Berner Oberland, Switzerland - Thunersee, Bernese Oberland, Die Schweiz
		It lies 1,830 feet above sea level in the Bernese Alps.
	www.freefoto.com /browse.jsp?id=1302-02-0 (522 words)

	Berner Oberland Travel Guide \| Fodor's Online
		This region concentrates the very best of rural Switzerland: mountain panoramas that can't be overrated, massive glaciers, crystalline lakes, gorges and waterfalls, chic ski resorts, and emerald slopes scattered with gingerbread chalets.
		The houses of the Berner Oberland are classics, the definitive Swiss chalets: the broad, low, deep-eaved roofs cover gables that are scalloped, carved, and painted with the family dedication; the wood weathers to dark sienna after generations of harsh cold and clear sun.
		From early spring through autumn, every window box spills torrents of well-tended scarlet geraniums, and adjacent woodpiles are stacked with mosaiclike precision.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=berner_oberland@207&cur_section=ove&showover=yes (294 words)

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