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Table of Contents
Preface 7
Unterseen – The Starting Point for Excursions to the Glaciers 8
Interlaken – Health Resort and Mecca for Tourists 12
Unspunnen – A Festival for Reconciliation between City and Countryside 16
The Development of Tourism around the Höheweg 20
Lauterbrunnen – The Valley of Roaring Waterfalls 26
Mürren – Spectacular Location at the Foot of Schilthorn 30
Wengen – Panoramic Terrace at the Foot of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau 36
Kleine Scheidegg – Transport Hub and Event Destination 42
The Jungfrau Railway – An Achievement of a Century 48
Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe 54
The Grindelwald Glaciers and Tourism 60
The Lower Grindelwald Glacier – Jewel and Ornament of the Area 64
When the Glacier was Still a Sea of Ice 70
The Upper Grindelwald Glacier as a Magnet for Tourists and a Source of Income 74
Grindelwald – From Mountain Farming Village to World-renowned Tourist Destination 82
Grindelwald – Pioneer of Winter Tourism 90
Grindelwald – First, Grosse Scheidegg and Haslital 96
Appendix
The History of the Jungfrau Region at a Glance 104
List of Original Pictures in the Transparencies 106
List of Paintings 108
Picture Credits 109
Author and Publisher 111