Today we trained from Tasch near Zermatt to Interlaken, which has good access to the Eiger. Interlaken's name refers to its position between lakes Thun and Brienz. We had enough time that same day to tackle the climb to Harder Kulm.
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| Leaving our mountain accommodation in Tasch. |
"Kulm" translates as something like "hill". Harder Kulm is a hill of 1300 metres (over 4,000 feet) above Interlaken, accessible via a funicular (cable car) from Interlaken. It was a short walk to the lower station, then a steep 10 minute ride in the funicular up to the top station. It is steeper than the Wellington cable car, and a lot longer.
Switzerland has an amazing number of mountain railways (more than 50) and they each seem to have a restaurant at the top! And often accommodation as well. We bought soup and coffee here and dined looking out at the amazing views.
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| At the top of Harder Kulm. |
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| Hmm. Which direction to look? Eiger and Jungfrau in the distance (under cloud). |
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| The hang gliders were launching from that hill. I counted 16 in the air. |
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| Looking down on Interlaken. Our new house is down there (bottom centre). |
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| Today's selfie, with Interlaken and Lake Thun below. |
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| This (inanimate) cow was enjoying the panoramic views. |
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| Looking up the valley towards Grindlewald and the Eiger (etc). |
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| Back down the hill on the funicular. |
