Switzerland in April

I loved my stay in Murren last June. It has easy access to Gimmelwald if you're interested in looking around that little village (walkable down, then a lift back up to Murren), and the views in Murren are absolutely breathtaking, as opposed to Lauterbrunnen where you're down in the valley. I also took several day trips from Murren and found those to be quite easy from the area without adding too much extra time (I loved traveling by train, though, so an extra half hour or so each way was welcome time to see the scenery--others might feel differently).

Hi Joy, Murren is where you want to stay. To say that the views are beautiful would be an understatement. You are right in the middle of the Alps and it’s breathtaking. Easy transportation (trains, cable cars, hiking) to both Gimmelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Plan to do the Schilthorn and Jungfrau if you have good weather. We’ve stayed at the Hotel Alpenruh and Hotel Jungfrau, both good choices.

Hi. Check this forum or just do a google search. April may be the time the farmers are spreading liquid manure in the Berner Oberland.

I think you can find plenty of things to do in the area for 2+ days.

Thanks, everyone, for the insights. Sounds like we'll need to look into staying in Murren for at least part if not all of our stay.

-Joy