My husband and I will be in the Bernese Oberland and the Valais all of next week. We were planning on going up the Junfroujoch and also up to Gornergrat and the Klein Matterhorn but it looks like it will be raining/snowing the entire time. Everything I have read says not to bother if it is not a clear day. We are still interested in trying - is this a bad idea? If so, alternatives? It's my husbands first time in Switzerland and I haven't been since I was a child. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Dallas, Texas, USA
501 posts
Christie, I'm stubborn. I decided to go up the Empire State Bld., and was told there was 0 visibility. I was stubborn and still went. Guess what ? They were right, saw absolutely nothing. However, in your case you may be lucky. Going up early is recommended. I go early for 2 reasons, it's less expensive and crowds are usually smaller. If you are based in Lauterbrunnen Valley, most Hotels have a webcam of Jungfrau and Schilthorn I believe. The Hotelier lives there, they will tell you if it's worth spending the money. If you will be there for several days your odds of having a good day go up.
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N. Ca.
18 posts
Thanks Jim, excellent advice! Much appreciated.