This is the text of a guidebook written by my friend Vicki. It was originally published in 1994 and consequently the prices are currently out of date. I will endeavour to get updated prices now that this is on the web. Please note that this work is copyright, so if you print any of it and happen to pass Obersteinberg on a hike a small donation would be appreciated (we sold the book for 5SF, which is only a few $US), alternatively you can mail payment to : Von Allmen - Vicki, Rütti, 3824 Stechelberg, Switzerland Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Swiss Vacation Psychology Otto and the Gang The Berner Oberland Can be Cheap and Good You Can Do More than You Think Hiking: What You Should and Shouldn't Do Preserving the Alpine Environment 2. The Lauterbrunnen Valley as a Base Camp History Where to Stay Eating and Drinking Flora and Fauna The Making of Mountain Cheese Day Hikes Gimmelwald-Mürren, Indirect Route Oberhornsee The Rotstock Hut The Trümmel Valley The Saus Valley Suggested Variations and Hut-to-Hut Routes 3. Interlaken Area for Two or Three Days History Where to Stay Eating and Drinking Other Non-hiking Activities Day Hikes Abendberg Giessbach Falls Kanderfirn 4. Grindelwald as an Excursion History Day Hikes The Glaciers The Faulhorn 5. What to Do if it Rains Lauterbrunnen Valley Interlaken Area Boat Rides Meiringen Grindelwald 6. What to Do if it Snows Downhill Skiing Cross-country Skiing Sledding Winter Hiking Mürren Area Lauterbrunnen Valley Interlaken to Wengen Grindelwald Upper Glacier 7. For More Information... Books and Maps Best Tourist Questions (Not to Ask!)   [ Introduction ] [ Lauterbrunnen Valley ] [ Interlaken ] [ Grindelwald ] [ Rainy Days ] [ Snow ] [ More ]