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.

 Pool Race, Wengen, Switzerland   16 March 2024

The annual Pool Race was held in the main square of the town at the bottom of the ski slope.  A purpose built snow pool welcomed over 100 racers who made the occasional special by dressing in all kinds of crazy outfits.  Congratulations to Nicholas Niederhäuser for his win!

Sunshine on the Männlichen, the north face of the Eiger and Grindelwald    

A beautiful day to explore the Männlichen ski area with a fantastic view of the Eiger, Grindelwald and the ski areas.  The Eiger Express is a relatively new cable car that takes you from Terminal in Grindelwald up to Eigergletscher station.  Lunch at Kleine Scheidegg tops it off!

 Spring is Arriving in Wengen!

Warmer temperatures and rain showers signal that the winter season is changing quickly.  Lots of beautiful cloud formations and a mix of rain and sun.  Daffodils are starting to appear and other spring flowers dot the fields.  Perfect weather for hiking in the Bernese Oberland!