Mendelssohn Musikwoche a great success in Wengen

 

The Mendelssohn Musikwoche in Wengen was another great success.  Running from 17 to 24 August at the Reform Church the festival featured amazing musicians from a variety of countries and backgrounds.

The initial concert featured The Guarneri Trio Prag with an all Mendelssohn programme.

 

Thanks to Rolf Wegmüller and Beatrix Jerie for all their hard work and success.

Find out more about this festival.

MG Band Concert in Wengen

 On 16 July 2024 the MG local band performed for tourists and locals in the town centre.  Fantastic music and refreshments.  The series of concerts this summer will continue in August.  Click here for more information.

16 July 2024 Concert

Moon over Breithorn

 Early morning view of the almost full moon over the Breithorn.

Avalanches hopefully mark the end of the snow season in Wengen

 

After a week of heavy spring snow the sun is back out and the avalanches down the side of the Männlichen have started.  My dog does not like them!

Tal & Sagen Museum Lauterbrunnen, Berner Oberland, Switzerland

The Tal Museum in Lauterbrunnen is located in the former mill.  Specialising in local history and legends, the museum is open from 1 June to the end of September.  Special events include guided historical walks and festivals featuring Swiss music and food.  Check the website for opening days and times.  https://www.talmuseum-sagenwelt-lauterbrunnen.ch/

 

Easter at St Bernard's English Church in Wengen

Easter week was celebrated with cloudy skies and services by visiting chaplain, Liz Lever.  A candlelight Good Friday evening service was particularly poignant with readings from Women of Holy Week: An Easter Journey in Nine Stories by Paula Gooder.  The story of Mary, wife of Clopas, reflected on how women were there with Jesus at his death and burial.

The church will be closed until mid-June 2024 when new visiting chaplains will resume their service to the wider community.

 

 

Spring storm brings fresh snow to the slopes in Wengen

 

Fresh snow in the mountains this weekend but warmer temperatures in the Bernese Oberland mean it won't last in Wengen village for long.