Allure of the Glaciers: - Jungfrau Region | Grindelwald

More documents

Recommendations

Info

the excruciating efforts during construction and the brilliant idea of founder Adolf Guyer- Zeller. It also connects the Sphinx-Hall with the Ice Palace. Discover the allure of the ice from lofty heights The most exciting way to experience the world of glaciers must be from the air. There’s no better way to really appreciate the size of the ice giants than by viewing them during a scenic flight over imposing glaciers. It’s easy to leave everyday life behind and experience unforgettable moments while heli-skiing. Just the ticket for injecting an adrenaline rush into a winter holiday. Passionate skiers appreciate the chance to reach untracked powder snow that awaits them on the highest glacier peaks. Experiencing absolute freedom, not meeting another soul in this white world and softly gliding back down to the valley is, literally, the height of pure icy pleasure. The descent is, of course, guided. The heli-skiing experience only starts after a thorough safety briefing by an experienced guide. Both in the Haslital and the Jungfrau Region there are several specialist operators for scenic helicopter flights and heli-skiing. Therefore, there are several aerodromes and winter airfields in the Bernese Oberland. In the Haslital there is a base at Geissholz above Meiringen. From here, tourists who want to discover the glaciers from above can fly to the high-altitude landing sites at Rosenegg and Sustenlimmi accompanied by local mountain guides. These high-altitude sites are starting points for descents through the fantastic glacial world of the Steingletscher and the famous Rosenlaui Glacier. Lofty heights can also be reached from the Jungfrau Region. The winter airfield at Männlichen enables various flights in winter too. On scenic flights, well-trained mountain pilots will give adventurous passengers a bird’s eye view of the Jungfrau Region. A glacier landing with a round trip taking in Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau is very popular, as are heli-skiing tours. For a real buzz, try a helicopter skydive. Those hungry for adventure can hurtle towards the earth, free-falling at up to 200 km per hour with an experienced skydive guide. After the parachute opens, the flight takes three to five minutes. Before the gentle landing, those courageous skydivers can enjoy views of the glistening ice and wintry landscape. Take a mountain guide into the world of glaciers There are countless high alpine ski tours in the Haslital. Accompanied by mountain guides, you can, for example, go to the glacial bowl of the Gauli. Here impressive sights, such as the Hangendgletscherhorn and the Ewigschneehorn await you. The freeride descent over the craggy Rosenlaui Glacier must be one of the most unique glacier descents of the Alps. Those who want to undertake tours independently in future can get training from the Haslital Mountain Guides. Holidaymakers will spend their training days mainly in the field, rather than the classroom. Winter offers include avalanche courses, avalanche transceiver and companion rescue training, and also off-piste skiing techniques and crampon use – all of which are important skills to master before heading off to conquer the glaciers. In the Jungfrau Region, the local mountain guides know their homeland like the back of their hand and will safely guide you through the UNESCO World Heritage region. Holidaymakers can experience unforgettable mountain moments on guided ski tours, ice-climbing or heli-skiing expeditions. As in the Haslital, there are a large variety of training courses here too. What’s more, some ski schools in the Jungfrau Region are specialists in freeriding tours. In any case, mountain guides can assess the avalanche situation and guide winter-sports enthusiasts through the world of glaciers on unforgettable tours and descents suited to their ability. © Haslital Tourismus/Jungfrau Region Marketing AG © SARTORI UND THALER MARKETING SERVICES GMBH 2/3
Images can be downloaded from the websites/press areas below: http://www.haslital.ch/de/page.cfm/Medien/pressebilder and http://jungfrauregion.ch/de/Info/Services/Medien/Pressebilder HASLITAL Bernese Oberland: Family-friendly holiday destination in a variegated mountain landscape The Haslital in the Bernese Oberland lies in the heart of Switzerland, nestled between the four famous alpine passes, Brünig, Grimsel, Susten and Grosse Scheidegg. In the three main tourist towns Meiringen, Hasliberg and Innertkirchen, as well as the villages of Brienzwiler, Gadmen, Guttannen and Schattenhalb one can sense a distinct appreciation of rural culture and tradition. Excellent family-oriented services, adorned with the “Families welcome” label and a variety of leisure and sporting activities make the Haslital an impressive year-round holiday destination. Lovely alpine pastures and sunny meadows, high mountains and rugged cliffs, gurgling streams and waterfalls shape the landscape. The Haslital can be accessed by seven cableways. Therefore, in summer, a versatile network with all sorts of excursions and sporting activities is available. There are 300 km of hiking trails and 300 km of mountain-bike and road-bike routes to discover in the Haslital. There’s a large variety of activities in winter too – particularly in the snowsports area Meiringen-Hasliberg. The “Skihäsliland”, for the very smallest of guests, is considered to be one of the finest kids’ ski slopes in the Alps. 60 km of ski pistes, 15 km sledging tracks, 38 km cross-country ski trails, 40 km winter hiking trails and 20 km snow-shoe routes in the Hasiltal gladden the hearts of winter-sports enthusiasts. In the Haslital, holidaymakers will find not only cosy self-catering apartments, but also a varied selection of accommodations ranging from 4 star hotels to campsite, from mountain refuge to simple B&B. JUNGFRAU Region: An epic haven for outdoor sports fanatics at the foot of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The Jungfrau Region is situated in the middle of one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world. Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren and Lauterbrunnen are the four best-known resorts in the Jungfrau Region, but Isenfluh, Stechelberg and Gimmelwald are three places popular with those who enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a traditional farming village. The main attractions in the region, mountains Eiger (3970 m), Mönch (4099 m) and Jungfrau (4158 m) arise majestically and are world-famous. The myths and mountaineering stories surrounding them are legendary. Six mountain cableways, including the well-known Jungfrau Railway and Schilthorn cable-car, invite you to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau Region. Year-round attractions appeal, above all, to active holidaymakers. 500 km hiking trails, 160 km bike routes, 12 natural climbing walls, nordic walking trails and adventure sports such as river rafting, canyoning, bungee-jumping and paragliding provide thrills in summer. In winter 213 km ski pistes, 110 km winter hiking trails, 20 km snow shoe trails, 90 km sledging tracks, 30 km cross-country skiing trails and a selection of heli-skiing, powder snow and highaltitude descents and glacier ski tours entice visitors. With a 5 star hotel, countless 4 and 3 star properties, campsites, self-catering apartments, mountain refuges and B&B’s the Jungfrau Region offers suitable accommodation for every taste and budget. Further information at www.haslital.ch and www.jungfrauregion.ch. Contact Media/PR Contact Sales Jungfrau Region Marketing AG & Jungfrau Region Marketing AG & Haslital Tourism Haslital Tourism Christine Flück Sandra Hubert Media/PR Head of Sales Bahnhofplatz 12 Untere Bönigstrasse 8 CH-3860 Meiringen CH-3800 Interlaken Tel. +41 33 972 51 62 Tel. +41 33 854 12 50 christine.flueck@jungfrauregion.ch sandra.hubert@jungfrauregion.ch christine.flueck@haslital.ch sandra.hubert@haslital.ch © Haslital Tourismus/Jungfrau Region Marketing AG © SARTORI UND THALER MARKETING SERVICES GMBH 3/3
Page 1: PRESS RELEASE Allure of the Glacier

Allure of the Glaciers: - Jungfrau Region | Grindelwald

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?