I’m actually baffled by the fact that I’ve found another human with as much unadulterated nostalgic affection for Wengen as I have, I’d always thought it was a treasure that only me and my family knew about! I’m so jealous you got to go during these abysmal times, thanks for the nostalgia Karl!
I wonder how many of us dreamt of Wengen during the pandemic?! It is heaven on earth, counting down the days until we go back next week. Love the videos and props for taking that path from Wengen straight up !
Honestly I didn't notice the difference too much between this and your other videos, still top quality stuff. Only thing is it was condensed in terms of only covering a couple days. Man the views up there are absolutely stunning, I haven't seen the best of Switzerland yet. Good reason to go back, when possible.
@@karlwatsondocs Sounds good. I could use some real mountain adventures. Tried in Croatia but got rained out. Might head for the Theth mountains of Albania which are comparable to the Alps. Should be a little cheaper too.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Here you are in Schwitzerland now, july 2021..so , you made it happen ! And thanks for having shown us this heavenly mountains through your eyes and soul ! Great travelvloggers both of you 😍!
Woke up this morning in California ready to hop on my threadmill n go virtual travel n ur vid popped up first on my pc. Wow u just uploaded yesterday. Nice to see ppl flying again, sanitizing, social distancing... Majestic views. I felt like I was there. Will try viewing again on VR headset while doing morning walk on threadmill. Dont feel sorry, having just as much fun virtually travelling all over the world... cheap, safe. Thank you!
EPIC. I just wanted to post and say that I returned from two weeks in Switerland yesterday (October 2023). When planning my trip, I decided to replicate most of this journey. It was the highlight of my trip and one of the most amazing days of my life. I came in early from Geneva on a gorgeous warm day. Dropped off my overnight bag at the hotel. Got back on the train to Wengen. Had an early lunch at Crystal Bar. Then I caught the cable car up to Mannlichen. From there I hiked up to the 360-degree view and sat on the same bench and was overcome with emotion. Then I did the most amazing downhill "hike" (which was more like a walk) from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. Had a beer in Kleine Scheidegg while staring up at the Eiger. Then caught the train back to Wengen. Went to the white church and sat on the same bench overlooking Lauterbrunnen at sunset with the beams of light radiating across the mountains above Lauterbrunnen. Then walked down from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen during sunset. All in less than a full day. If you are going to this area, have a day, and the weather is clear (Spring is probably even more epic with flowers) I cannot recommend enough doing this circuit. The way I went covered much of the same ground but was physically easier and almost all downhill (I was still recovering from Gornergrat in Zermatt, which is another epic experience). The one exception was the hike up to the Mannlichen 360 degree view which was no joke, espeicallly at over 7000 feet. So yes, PLEASE do not just stay down in Lauterbrunnen (which is is of course beautiful). Get up high in Wengen / Mannlichen / Kleine Scheidegg. The experience you get for the effort (my route) has got to be one of the best tradeoffs in the world. PS - If you are looking for the white church in Wengen, it is at the end of the main street that Crystal Bar is on. Just keep going and it will turn uphill and to the left and there you are. Also, the best view of the Lauterbrunnen Valley from the benches is actually a little hidden behind a row of hedges. Take a beer (or two) with you and just enjoy that moment of life!
We stayed in Wengen a few weeks ago for a week. It’s such a good base and we had a fantastic time. We did the walk you did and all we kept saying was ‘wow’. We’ve properly fallen in love with Switzerland - Wengen, Mannlichen, Jungfraujoch, Mürren, Grindelwald, Gimmelwald, Lauterbrunnen and so much more. Can’t wait to go back, you just can’t beat those stunning views!
When I see Switzerland these days I get very emotional, unexpected nostalgia. I worked briefly in Switzerland many years ago, didn't enjoy working there (the city gets boring after a couple days), but definitely some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever explored on the weekends. Been lucky to have seen a lot of the world and gone to many amazing places, but Switzerland may still be the most beautiful country I've ever visited. The accessibility via quick train rides is also unparalleled. So much left to see and do there. So glad you got to spend a perfect day there and share with us! ❤️
Thanks for the escapism of the stunning Swiss mountains Karl, after doing a ski season in Wengen & Grindelwald, they will always have a special place in my heart Can't recommend this area enough - just remember to bring your gold bars! ;-)
Great that you showed the airport and flight experience. Flying in a couple of weeks and my gf is super anxious about the changes. Plus Switzerland is stunning.
Without question the best video's I watch on TH-cam. Spent several weeks in Switzerland this past June-July going to many of the same locations you shot in your video and the memories just flood in. Took my wife and son and we had the best time in wonderful Switzerland. Thanks for the memories Karl! Keep em coming!
Our favourite summer hiking holiday. Always stay in Wengen at the Sunstar Hotel. The mountains are stunning and we always do some of the walks you did in your video. Hope to go back next year depending on this Covid-19.
Thanks, enjoyed this. The Eiger is my bucket list; the view in Lauterbrunnen reminded me of the tunnel view in Yosemite where I visited last year. Either of these views would be my choice, will never take travel for granted again 😍
Hey Karl I am coming in July 7 to Lautherbrunnen for 8 days I am coming from COLOMBIA its has been my dream place since That I was just 5 years old. Always day dreaming to be able to walk those amazing fields you are stoping o my heart is going full of excitment to the swiss alps . I am staying at Base café For 4 nights. LOVE YOUR LAST VIDEO CAUSE I CRY JUST TO FEEL YOUR VIBES EVERYTIME YOU ARE SHARING YOUR EMOTIONS CAUSE I USED TO WACHT HEIDI AS A LITTLE GIRL. AND I DAYDREAM ABOUT THAT. YOU TRANSMITED ME THAT DESIRED EVEN GREATER. I WISH I KNOW SOMEONE THERE TO MEET . I DONT HAE MUCH MONEY. BUT I WILL DEFINETLY MAKE IT NO MATTER WHAT! THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT GENTLEMAN.
I just love, LOVE your passion for the mountains...your eyes just LIT up when you first spotted the Alps as you left Zurich after your stint working there...tired and exhausted, you quickly recovered after the three hour train ride, too, when you got to the mountains.!!! LOVE IT...I find my whole demeanor changes when I'm up in the Rockies (Canadain), it's like nothing I've ever felt!!! I totally relax, totally, and my heart just sings. I went up the Icefield Parkway by car, and stopped at the Athabasca Glacier...walked along, sooo happy. Later that same week, (I'm also a pilot) I had the chance to fly through the Rockies, over Jasper National Park, Followed the SMokey River around to the Fraser River (British Columbia) and then flew past the talles peak in the Rockies ( U.S. or Canada) Mount Robson. I was at 7500 ft...the view, simply took my breath away. I was Pilot in command (PIC) my navigator is an experienced mountain aviator, he knew what to look out for ( large down drafts, losing altitude because of a whole down draft of air over the tops of the mountains...etc...it was my first mountain flight. He couldn't fly because his medical had to be renewed..so...that gave me flying priviledges...lol...but...damn....I couldn't fly the plane with the crazy views around me...occasionally I had to ask him to 'take the controls' it was just so overwhelming, the beauty. Anyway....to be honest, as much as I loved flying by Mount Robson, actually being ON the mountains is what really stole my heart...it was there that I felt so much joy. So.....I perfectly get why you 'woke' up so quicky, and got on with your amazing passion for the Alps....why not move to Switzerland!!!???!!!
I was in Bern decades ago. Most of my business trips are fly in, fix problem, fly out. I need to to slow down, take a day and open my eyes. Life is too short not to. Thanks for helping me realize this!
Great video my friend. Also one of our favourite places in the world to visit and hike. The view from the bench by the church in Wengen and from Manlichenn are priceless.
I am very happy that you got to go on a mini holiday, Karl, and I'm even happier that you took us along!! Looking forward to your future travels and trips!
Thanks for the amazing video. My family and I used to go to Grindelwald every summer to go hiking for 2 weeks and just hearing those cow bells ringing gave me so much nostalgia. You captured the 'vibe' of the area so well. Can't wait to start travelling again and thanks for the feels trip :P
Amazing footage Karl, top quality video too !!!! My husband and I are traveling from Santa Cruz, California, USA in Sept.- October 2022 to the Jungfrau Region, thank you for the tips on where to hike. Looking forward to following your joineries !!!!!! Krista and Marc
Stunning video. I share your enthusiasm in finding a place you love and going back....and finding the sunset watching place and just not wanting to leave. Been there.
Thank you for sharing this vid. I started watching videos about Swiss travel because I'm going to Switzerland this September and I stumbled upon your vids. Because of this video, I'm also going to stay in Hotel Bernerhof in Wengen. I can't wait to see the amazing views from Wengen. I'm definitely going to try your hiking routes for my trip.
LOL @ 7:13 and the Swiss train times. I remember getting my ticket in Lauterbrunnen for back to the airport in Zurich. The super nice woman who spoke amazing English explain it fully, "Here at 9:13, platform 4, stop at XXXXXX at platform 5 at 10:13, transfer to platform 1, leaving at 10:17....and it continued like 4 lines. Once done, I questioned a 4 minute stop where I had to transfer platforms, and perfectly straight forward and with a swiss accent of course, "Yes, it is not even a 1 minute walk." I thought she was mad, but I watched the whole way to Zurich as each stop was timed...like a swiss watch. It still makes me smile and how amazing perfect it was.
Did exactly the same hike and trip 5 days in Lauterbrunnen and Wengen last year in September. Best trip and views of my entire life. Will never forget it!!!!
Karl, thank you so much for this travel video! Exactly one year ago today was my first trip to Switzerland and I was staying in Lauterbrunnen doing mostly the same adventures that you did. I took the train all the way up to Jungfraujoch and explored the top of Europe, Sphinx station and had some hot chocolate. It was also the perfect weather when I was there. In Lauterbrunnen, theres a path that leads you to a cave which brings you just behind the waterfall that you see there. It brought back good memories for sure and It is now one of the most breathtaking and unforgettable place that I've ever been. I was glad that I did my Europe backpacking trip in 2019 not this year lol. Cheers!
Once again an excellent presentation. I so enjoyed your mini holiday and the whole journey was interesting. Thank yu for taking time to record ad enable us to share in your enjoyment.
Absolutely perfect! Just what I needed. not only was this video wonderful to watch, it gave me hope and reminded me that eventually the world will get back to normal. 2020 has been the darkest year of my life and you, good sir, just shone a very bright light into it. Thank you
Having a hard time sleeping tonight and was so excited to see this pop up. Like you Lauterbrunnen area is my most cherished place on this earth. Thank you for posting this. It made my heart smile.
Well done mate. Thanks to your words and amazing insight, I've just canceled my hotel reservation in Lauterbrunnen and changed it to Wengen. I'll be there the second week of October and I know I'm going to get emotional when I see those vistas in person.
We went to switzerland for our 25th wedding anniversary a few years ago (we live in Michigan USA). We had plans to travel all over the country , but got into lauterbrunnen area on day three of our adventure and canceled all other plans and spent the rest of the 8 days right there because we couldn’t imagine a more beautiful place in the world. We did all the hikes all up and around the valley, many of the same ones as in the video here and many more. I dream of going back with my grandchildren one day. Thank you for the memories❤️❤️❤️
I just watched your 2009 video in Switzerland. Also great stuff and I loved the Trance track you put on the video. :) good old days. BTW this video is beautiful. I live in this region and you really find the right words and show the beautiful places. And normally British people are not so much into hiking and exploring in my experience. So nice change up that you appreciate all of that.
Wow! Karl, This is an epic video for me. Brilliantly captured with a tinge of the emotional evening at Wengen. I was just moved by the way you captured the evening moments at Wengen. You actually inspired me to visit this place someday when this pandemic ends. I Will definitely tag you when I visit Wengen remembering the evening views from Wengen captured by you.
It’s weird recognizing the exact emotion I feel for this place in your facial expression. For me too this is a region (Grindelwald & Wengen) that I’ve been to multiple times and have had some life changing experiences. This June I will be going there again for the first time in way too long. This time, for the first time, with my son. Hope to pass on this emotion. Fantastic video. Cheers from Holland.
Great video Karl! Can really hear and feel the excitement in the voice throughout the video, really awesome to hear! Definitely made the most of the time you had. Awesome footage and captures!
The word "stunning" must have been coined to describe this place. Thanks Karl for this wonderful video. I enjoyed watching the sunset with you. You brought me up short when you said "but yeah the glaciers used to come down to about here, but yeah, the planet's dying, but let's not think about that right now." I've never heard it put that way before. It was sobering.
So happy for you Karl! It's still sh$t here and can't go anywhere but that doesn't mean I can't feel good that you got to go. Stunning views, thanks for sharing! I miss everything about travel, the good and bad. Positive outlook for 2021.
All I want to say is : Thank you. I’ve been living in Twizel (New Zealand) for the past year. Will leave in a month, and head back to France at the end of the year. Heartbroken to leave this place with gorgeous mountains but your video reminds me that there are amazing places around me in Europe as well. Was lucky to go up to the Jungfrauhoch with my grandparents when I was a kid, and went back to Grindelwald years later. Really makes me want to go back and enjoy those amazing views! So thank you for giving me some hope for my return home. Take care!
I'm going to Lauterbrunnen next year. So excited! It's good to see that there are options to hike up and then take a cable back down. My left knee is not the best due to an injury a couple years ago. Going up is fine. It's coming back down that can get tricky for me.
Thanks for the great video. I appreciate your love of the area. I still remember Grindlewald and the Jungfrau train fondly from 1988. We are hoping to return in the next couple of months.
What a pleasant surprise to find this! :) We were thrilled with the CEO for One Month videos. I'm so glad you got a chance to head to Wengen. I'm headed there this weekend and stumbled upon this beautiful video while doing some research - so thank you!
God that stired a feeling in me I had almost forgotten existed in 2020! I'm taking this as an opportunity though to not just default traveling as much as possible but remind myself WHY I love traveling and what it is I miss about it so that when it's back in my life I will apreciate it all the more! I'm so glad you got this moment of joy in a year that has been like no other
Watching your videos brings me peace; it really takes one to another place. You're the only one that can deliver a humbleness; a homely feel that other travel vloggers fail to do (for my personal taste at least). I'm unable to travel due to health and financial reasons - regardless if there was Covid or not - so binging your vlogs has been the closest thing to accomplishing my dream of travellng =). You've a gift, good sir. Thank you.
2020 is year of surprises! Yet the things looks normal in Switzerland 🇨🇭.I really wanted to explore this part of the world soon.Thanks for showing everything in advance 😀
Awesome video. Switzerland is top of my list for places to go once I can travel again. I stayed in wengen and interlaken back in 2018, and it wasn't nearly enough. I think I could spend a couple of weeks there and not get sick of it.
Great to see you out and about again...even if it was just a quick one! What an amazing place! Always fancied Switzerland and this has just made my decision for me. Great video and look forward to seeing more!
Thank you so much for this amazing video. It actually made me and my wife cry a little when it got to the scene of you sitting on the bench in Wengen watching the sunset. We are going to be at that very spot in September of this year. We cannot wait. We will spend 3 full days in the Jungfrau. One night in Lauterbrunnen and 2 nights in Wengen. 2 full weeks in Switzerland. We are going to hike some of these trails you mentioned because of your video. We are so excited. Any other tips you could give would be awesome. Keep up the great videos!
My dad has a chalet in Wengen we try to go as much as possible, it is one of my favourite places in the world it’s away from everything and I feel so free and happy there. Seeing you in Wengen brought me back the memories when I was there in Christmas I miss it so much, seeing the Jungfrau every morning. I hope to go back soon. Thank you for this video
Oi Karl cheers for the vid mate. I’m a chef, and had to put off my huge backpacking trip I was going to start ( was going for 18 months) because of covid, after 3 years of saving. I had a huge day in the kitchen and I smashed lol, but I got home and saw this vid was up up and it totally made my week. It’s stuff like this that you do that has and still does get me fired up to get out and see the the world even if I’m still stuck I’m my little Aussie town. Cheers brother
Im so happy for you dude. I started crying (I know weird) because its so beautiful and you are so happy to finally be out again and to start with one of your favorite places. So so awesome to be able to see your experience!
Another two weeks, gosh your hopeful. Dan is like "the somg that never ends, it goes on and on my friend" lm banking on Oct 28th and lm not getting my hopes up for anything earlier than that. Take it easy. 👍
My favourite place too. Managed to time my trip perfectly just before the quarantine rules came in. I rent a place just down from the church. Waking up to the view down to the valley is sensational
Fantastic Switzerland, I will be there definitely. In this year I mostly around London and England and you know, also OK. Many nice near places discovered.
Hi Karl. Great video! I've been living and working in Wengen for almost 8 years. I love that you enjoyed every single moment of your one day stay! Your lunch spot at the Männlichen is one of my favorite spots as well! I'm gonna share your video with all my friends back home in Germany to make them finally come to Wengen and visit me! Greetings from Wengen!
Hope everyone enjoys the video as much as I did making it!
Where's the ONE place in the world you'd escape to for JUST one day if you could right now?
Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries - this region is definitely right up there, otherwise Queenstown/South Island, New Zealand !
What a treat! If just for one day, probably somewhere like Finale Ligure
Such a hard question to answer maybe Lago De Atitlan - Guatemala. Love mountains and Volcanoes though
those bags under your eyes are getting really bad, not getting enough sleep?
Ervin did you not listen to the bit where I said I worked really long days on the job, got up super early for the train and was absolutely exhausted?
I’m actually baffled by the fact that I’ve found another human with as much unadulterated nostalgic affection for Wengen as I have, I’d always thought it was a treasure that only me and my family knew about! I’m so jealous you got to go during these abysmal times, thanks for the nostalgia Karl!
Glad you liked it, yep love that place so much 😊
I just posted this exact feeling, but in my own words. There’s no better place in the world.
I wonder how many of us dreamt of Wengen during the pandemic?! It is heaven on earth, counting down the days until we go back next week. Love the videos and props for taking that path from Wengen straight up !
I was in Wengen not a month ago while driving through Switzerland and Italy. We had lunch there with views of the Eiger, truly amazing.
Switzerland is the gem of Europe.
I spent 5 nights in Montreux and it was fantastic
Honestly I didn't notice the difference too much between this and your other videos, still top quality stuff. Only thing is it was condensed in terms of only covering a couple days. Man the views up there are absolutely stunning, I haven't seen the best of Switzerland yet. Good reason to go back, when possible.
Cheers mate! Let me know when you do go back, can advise you on some amazing hikes 👍
@@karlwatsondocs Sounds good. I could use some real mountain adventures. Tried in Croatia but got rained out. Might head for the Theth mountains of Albania which are comparable to the Alps. Should be a little cheaper too.
Two legends in conversation 👏
@@GabrielTravelerVideos
Here you are in Schwitzerland now, july 2021..so , you made it happen !
And thanks for having shown us this heavenly mountains through your eyes and soul !
Great travelvloggers both of you 😍!
Woke up this morning in California ready to hop on my threadmill n go virtual travel n ur vid popped up first on my pc. Wow u just uploaded yesterday. Nice to see ppl flying again, sanitizing, social distancing... Majestic views. I felt like I was there. Will try viewing again on VR headset while doing morning walk on threadmill. Dont feel sorry, having just as much fun virtually travelling all over the world... cheap, safe. Thank you!
That would be cool to watch it on VR headset!
This is exactly the (almost) 30 min therapy I needed to start my day.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Switzerland reminds me of Alberta, Canada. The views of nature are breathtaking. I pray it will still be there for the generations after us to see.
There is a reason for this. Many Swiss migrated to Canada in the 19th and 20th century. Especially to Alberta and British Colombia. :)
Been to both but Switzerland is on another level! I pray the same Christie and do what I can to reduce the carbon footprint, recycle, etc.
Dude I admire your ability to appreciate your one day holiday to the fullest -- great stuff
Cheers Kev 😊
Switzerland is bucket list for us - this just shows why! Nice change up with the edit mate 👊🏼
Cheers guys! That off road jeep drive you did in Rotorua looked amazing, another one I haven’t done. Bastards 😜😜 loving the NZ series 😊👍
Imagine living there eyes would never get tired of the beauty....That was totally stunning ! Thanks again!
This was quite an emotional one. Perhaps that's just me after a couple of beers and a life of travel turned upside down.
EPIC. I just wanted to post and say that I returned from two weeks in Switerland yesterday (October 2023). When planning my trip, I decided to replicate most of this journey. It was the highlight of my trip and one of the most amazing days of my life.
I came in early from Geneva on a gorgeous warm day. Dropped off my overnight bag at the hotel. Got back on the train to Wengen. Had an early lunch at Crystal Bar. Then I caught the cable car up to Mannlichen. From there I hiked up to the 360-degree view and sat on the same bench and was overcome with emotion. Then I did the most amazing downhill "hike" (which was more like a walk) from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. Had a beer in Kleine Scheidegg while staring up at the Eiger. Then caught the train back to Wengen. Went to the white church and sat on the same bench overlooking Lauterbrunnen at sunset with the beams of light radiating across the mountains above Lauterbrunnen. Then walked down from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen during sunset. All in less than a full day.
If you are going to this area, have a day, and the weather is clear (Spring is probably even more epic with flowers) I cannot recommend enough doing this circuit. The way I went covered much of the same ground but was physically easier and almost all downhill (I was still recovering from Gornergrat in Zermatt, which is another epic experience). The one exception was the hike up to the Mannlichen 360 degree view which was no joke, espeicallly at over 7000 feet.
So yes, PLEASE do not just stay down in Lauterbrunnen (which is is of course beautiful). Get up high in Wengen / Mannlichen / Kleine Scheidegg. The experience you get for the effort (my route) has got to be one of the best tradeoffs in the world.
PS - If you are looking for the white church in Wengen, it is at the end of the main street that Crystal Bar is on. Just keep going and it will turn uphill and to the left and there you are. Also, the best view of the Lauterbrunnen Valley from the benches is actually a little hidden behind a row of hedges. Take a beer (or two) with you and just enjoy that moment of life!
We stayed in Wengen a few weeks ago for a week. It’s such a good base and we had a fantastic time. We did the walk you did and all we kept saying was ‘wow’. We’ve properly fallen in love with Switzerland - Wengen, Mannlichen, Jungfraujoch, Mürren, Grindelwald, Gimmelwald, Lauterbrunnen and so much more. Can’t wait to go back, you just can’t beat those stunning views!
When that train journey begins - never been so jealous, yet had such a wide smile :)
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Thank you! We love Wengen too and can't wit to get back!
When I see Switzerland these days I get very emotional, unexpected nostalgia. I worked briefly in Switzerland many years ago, didn't enjoy working there (the city gets boring after a couple days), but definitely some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever explored on the weekends. Been lucky to have seen a lot of the world and gone to many amazing places, but Switzerland may still be the most beautiful country I've ever visited. The accessibility via quick train rides is also unparalleled. So much left to see and do there. So glad you got to spend a perfect day there and share with us! ❤️
Thanks, yep I’d say it’s the most beautiful country in the world
Thanks for the escapism of the stunning Swiss mountains Karl, after doing a ski season in Wengen & Grindelwald, they will always have a special place in my heart
Can't recommend this area enough - just remember to bring your gold bars! ;-)
Thanks Charlie 😊
What a beautiful place to see. The mountains are breathtaking...OMG! So lovely! 😊
I been there many a times so beautiful they take care of there gardens thanks Mate
Great that you showed the airport and flight experience. Flying in a couple of weeks and my gf is super anxious about the changes. Plus Switzerland is stunning.
Yeah flight was pretty simple
Without question the best video's I watch on TH-cam. Spent several weeks in Switzerland this past June-July going to many of the same locations you shot in your video and the memories just flood in. Took my wife and son and we had the best time in wonderful Switzerland. Thanks for the memories Karl! Keep em coming!
It's so wonderful to watch a new travel video. Thank you so much for making it!
Thanks for watching as always :)
Our favourite summer hiking holiday. Always stay in Wengen at the Sunstar Hotel. The mountains are stunning and we always do some of the walks you did in your video. Hope to go back next year depending on this Covid-19.
I love Switzerland. it is beautiful and full of nature. amazing video.
stay connected with new friend.
A great short documentary. Beautifully put together. My wife and I have watched a lot of your adventures. Thanks. Craig New Zealand
Cheers Craig
Wow, this really brought home how much smaller my world has become since March. Crazy how quickly the idea of a foreign trip became weird to me
Yeah it’s amazing the things we took for granted
Thanks, enjoyed this. The Eiger is my bucket list; the view in Lauterbrunnen reminded me of the tunnel view in Yosemite where I visited last year. Either of these views would be my choice, will never take travel for granted again 😍
Hey Karl I am coming in July 7 to Lautherbrunnen for 8 days I am coming from COLOMBIA its has been my dream place since That I was just 5 years old.
Always day dreaming to be able to walk those amazing fields you are stoping o my heart is going full of excitment to the swiss alps .
I am staying at Base café For 4 nights.
LOVE YOUR LAST VIDEO CAUSE I CRY JUST TO FEEL YOUR VIBES EVERYTIME YOU ARE SHARING YOUR EMOTIONS CAUSE I USED TO WACHT HEIDI AS A LITTLE GIRL.
AND I DAYDREAM ABOUT THAT.
YOU TRANSMITED ME THAT DESIRED EVEN GREATER.
I WISH I KNOW SOMEONE THERE TO MEET .
I DONT HAE MUCH MONEY.
BUT I WILL DEFINETLY MAKE IT NO MATTER WHAT! THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT GENTLEMAN.
I just love, LOVE your passion for the mountains...your eyes just LIT up when you first spotted the Alps as you left Zurich after your stint working there...tired and exhausted, you quickly recovered after the three hour train ride, too, when you got to the mountains.!!! LOVE IT...I find my whole demeanor changes when I'm up in the Rockies (Canadain), it's like nothing I've ever felt!!! I totally relax, totally, and my heart just sings. I went up the Icefield Parkway by car, and stopped at the Athabasca Glacier...walked along, sooo happy. Later that same week, (I'm also a pilot) I had the chance to fly through the Rockies, over Jasper National Park, Followed the SMokey River around to the Fraser River (British Columbia) and then flew past the talles peak in the Rockies ( U.S. or Canada) Mount Robson. I was at 7500 ft...the view, simply took my breath away. I was Pilot in command (PIC) my navigator is an experienced mountain aviator, he knew what to look out for ( large down drafts, losing altitude because of a whole down draft of air over the tops of the mountains...etc...it was my first mountain flight. He couldn't fly because his medical had to be renewed..so...that gave me flying priviledges...lol...but...damn....I couldn't fly the plane with the crazy views around me...occasionally I had to ask him to 'take the controls' it was just so overwhelming, the beauty. Anyway....to be honest, as much as I loved flying by Mount Robson, actually being ON the mountains is what really stole my heart...it was there that I felt so much joy. So.....I perfectly get why you 'woke' up so quicky, and got on with your amazing passion for the Alps....why not move to Switzerland!!!???!!!
I was in Bern decades ago. Most of my business trips are fly in, fix problem, fly out. I need to to slow down, take a day and open my eyes. Life is too short not to. Thanks for helping me realize this!
Great video my friend. Also one of our favourite places in the world to visit and hike. The view from the bench by the church in Wengen and from Manlichenn are priceless.
I am very happy that you got to go on a mini holiday, Karl, and I'm even happier that you took us along!! Looking forward to your future travels and trips!
Thanks Debbie 😊
Thanks for the amazing video. My family and I used to go to Grindelwald every summer to go hiking for 2 weeks and just hearing those cow bells ringing gave me so much nostalgia. You captured the 'vibe' of the area so well.
Can't wait to start travelling again and thanks for the feels trip :P
Cheers Leonie :)
Amazing footage Karl, top quality video too !!!! My husband and I are traveling from Santa Cruz, California, USA in Sept.- October 2022 to the Jungfrau Region, thank you for the tips on where to hike. Looking forward to following your joineries !!!!!! Krista and Marc
This is my most favourite place in the world. I think I will burst into tears if I ever get back. Thank you for this💓
Stunning video. I share your enthusiasm in finding a place you love and going back....and finding the sunset watching place and just not wanting to leave. Been there.
Thank you for sharing this vid. I started watching videos about Swiss travel because I'm going to Switzerland this September and I stumbled upon your vids. Because of this video, I'm also going to stay in Hotel Bernerhof in Wengen. I can't wait to see the amazing views from Wengen. I'm definitely going to try your hiking routes for my trip.
Great video, it's good to have a travel video again although it is short👍
Delighted for you to get this chance! 😎 Switzerland is fabulous did a week solo hiking etc on the rail pass in April 18 such an amazing place!
Thank you very much for posting the video.Miss all those beautiful places badly.
LOL @ 7:13 and the Swiss train times. I remember getting my ticket in Lauterbrunnen for back to the airport in Zurich. The super nice woman who spoke amazing English explain it fully, "Here at 9:13, platform 4, stop at XXXXXX at platform 5 at 10:13, transfer to platform 1, leaving at 10:17....and it continued like 4 lines. Once done, I questioned a 4 minute stop where I had to transfer platforms, and perfectly straight forward and with a swiss accent of course, "Yes, it is not even a 1 minute walk." I thought she was mad, but I watched the whole way to Zurich as each stop was timed...like a swiss watch. It still makes me smile and how amazing perfect it was.
Yeah it’s timed to perfection, it’s a joy to behold 😊
Your videos are good. Your style is real. No hype, no ego, no pretend and no shite music. Well done.
Did exactly the same hike and trip 5 days in Lauterbrunnen and Wengen last year in September. Best trip and views of my entire life. Will never forget it!!!!
Karl, thank you so much for this travel video! Exactly one year ago today was my first trip to Switzerland and I was staying in Lauterbrunnen doing mostly the same adventures that you did. I took the train all the way up to Jungfraujoch and explored the top of Europe, Sphinx station and had some hot chocolate. It was also the perfect weather when I was there. In Lauterbrunnen, theres a path that leads you to a cave which brings you just behind the waterfall that you see there. It brought back good memories for sure and It is now one of the most breathtaking and unforgettable place that I've ever been. I was glad that I did my Europe backpacking trip in 2019 not this year lol. Cheers!
I think a lot of people who travelled in 2019 are thinking that ;) Cheers Josh
Nice one Karl, looks like you really made the most of it. Stunning views. Look forward to the new vids esp HK2NY retrospective 👍
Thank you I really enjoy, I visit Switzerland 5 years ago and it amazing how beautiful is.
Once again an excellent presentation. I so enjoyed your mini holiday and the whole journey was interesting. Thank yu for taking time to record ad enable us to share in your enjoyment.
Cheers Paul 👍
Absolutely perfect! Just what I needed. not only was this video wonderful to watch, it gave me hope and reminded me that eventually the world will get back to normal. 2020 has been the darkest year of my life and you, good sir, just shone a very bright light into it. Thank you
Thanks Keri glad you enjoyed it 😊
Agreed. Well said, hopefully sunshine and rainbows are just around the corner for us all and the dark clouds become a distant memory really soon.
Having a hard time sleeping tonight and was so excited to see this pop up. Like you Lauterbrunnen area is my most cherished place on this earth. Thank you for posting this. It made my heart smile.
Thanks for watching 😊
Well done mate. Thanks to your words and amazing insight, I've just canceled my hotel reservation in Lauterbrunnen and changed it to Wengen. I'll be there the second week of October and I know I'm going to get emotional when I see those vistas in person.
We went to switzerland for our 25th wedding anniversary a few years ago (we live in Michigan USA). We had plans to travel all over the country , but got into lauterbrunnen area on day three of our adventure and canceled all other plans and spent the rest of the 8 days right there because we couldn’t imagine a more beautiful place in the world. We did all the hikes all up and around the valley, many of the same ones as in the video here and many more. I dream of going back with my grandchildren one day. Thank you for the memories❤️❤️❤️
Sounds like a perfect way to spend your wedding anniversary :)
I just watched your 2009 video in Switzerland. Also great stuff and I loved the Trance track you put on the video. :) good old days. BTW this video is beautiful. I live in this region and you really find the right words and show the beautiful places. And normally British people are not so much into hiking and exploring in my experience. So nice change up that you appreciate all of that.
Thanks very much 😊👍
Wow! Karl, This is an epic video for me. Brilliantly captured with a tinge of the emotional evening at Wengen. I was just moved by the way you captured the evening moments at Wengen. You actually inspired me to visit this place someday when this pandemic ends. I Will definitely tag you when I visit Wengen remembering the evening views from Wengen captured by you.
Thanks! Yeah make sure you get there some day when this is all over :)
It’s weird recognizing the exact emotion I feel for this place in your facial expression. For me too this is a region (Grindelwald & Wengen) that I’ve been to multiple times and have had some life changing experiences. This June I will be going there again for the first time in way too long. This time, for the first time, with my son. Hope to pass on this emotion. Fantastic video. Cheers from Holland.
Should be a magical experience sharing it with your son 😊👍
This time last year I was cycling through Switzerland, its such a beautiful place.
Beautifully done. future destination to hope for. Did the hike up Murren with my family few springs ago, very rewarding hike.
Great video Karl! Can really hear and feel the excitement in the voice throughout the video, really awesome to hear!
Definitely made the most of the time you had. Awesome footage and captures!
Thanks 😊
The word "stunning" must have been coined to describe this place. Thanks Karl for this wonderful video. I enjoyed watching the sunset with you. You brought me up short when you said "but yeah the glaciers used to come down to about here, but yeah, the planet's dying, but let's not think about that right now." I've never heard it put that way before. It was sobering.
So happy for you Karl! It's still sh$t here and can't go anywhere but that doesn't mean I can't feel good that you got to go. Stunning views, thanks for sharing! I miss everything about travel, the good and bad. Positive outlook for 2021.
Cheers Debby :)
Wow breathtaking scenery and great cinematics..stay safe!
Thanks :)
All I want to say is : Thank you. I’ve been living in Twizel (New Zealand) for the past year. Will leave in a month, and head back to France at the end of the year. Heartbroken to leave this place with gorgeous mountains but your video reminds me that there are amazing places around me in Europe as well.
Was lucky to go up to the Jungfrauhoch with my grandparents when I was a kid, and went back to Grindelwald years later.
Really makes me want to go back and enjoy those amazing views! So thank you for giving me some hope for my return home. Take care!
Ah yes I know Twizel, gorgeous place, but as you said plenty of mountains to enjoy on your return 😊
I'm going to Lauterbrunnen next year. So excited! It's good to see that there are options to hike up and then take a cable back down. My left knee is not the best due to an injury a couple years ago. Going up is fine. It's coming back down that can get tricky for me.
Thanks for the great video. I appreciate your love of the area. I still remember Grindlewald and the Jungfrau train fondly from 1988. We are hoping to return in the next couple of months.
Cheers Craig
Great video and amazing shots of the mountains. It's a different type of travel experience I hadn't considered before.
Thanks 😊
What a pleasant surprise to find this! :) We were thrilled with the CEO for One Month videos. I'm so glad you got a chance to head to Wengen. I'm headed there this weekend and stumbled upon this beautiful video while doing some research - so thank you!
Ha! How random 😊 I’m actually flying out and heading to Grindelwald tomorrow!
@@karlwatsondocs see you on the trails!
God that stired a feeling in me I had almost forgotten existed in 2020!
I'm taking this as an opportunity though to not just default traveling as much as possible but remind myself WHY I love traveling and what it is I miss about it so that when it's back in my life I will apreciate it all the more!
I'm so glad you got this moment of joy in a year that has been like no other
Yeah the words "joy" and "excitement" aren't usually associated with 2020 ;)
Watching your videos brings me peace; it really takes one to another place. You're the only one that can deliver a humbleness; a homely feel that other travel vloggers fail to do (for my personal taste at least).
I'm unable to travel due to health and financial reasons - regardless if there was Covid or not - so binging your vlogs has been the closest thing to accomplishing my dream of travellng =). You've a gift, good sir. Thank you.
Cheers Chris that’s very kind of you to say 👍
Another great video Karl. When i get a chance to travel again, Wengen will be on my bucket list thanks to your cinematography.
Cheers Alan
Thanks Karl you have just made my day,I can see you are in bliss there and so was I outstanding toots thanks again
thanks :)
2020 is year of surprises! Yet the things looks normal in Switzerland 🇨🇭.I really wanted to explore this part of the world soon.Thanks for showing everything in advance 😀
Spectacular! Please share more of your travels when you can
Will do 👍
Awesome video. Switzerland is top of my list for places to go once I can travel again. I stayed in wengen and interlaken back in 2018, and it wasn't nearly enough. I think I could spend a couple of weeks there and not get sick of it.
What a brilliant video, much appreciated, jam fed full of the info i needed. Especially learning about Lauterbrunnen. Nice one.
Cheers 😊
Great to see you out and about again...even if it was just a quick one! What an amazing place! Always fancied Switzerland and this has just made my decision for me. Great video and look forward to seeing more!
Cheers Adam :)
Fantastic video, I've been to Switzerland many times myself but you've inspired me to hike uphill from Wengen - amazing views!
Nice one, you’ll love it 😊
im soo JEALOUS!! 😫😑😩 but im glad u had the opportunity to go and thanks for the video 👍
Thank you so much for this amazing video. It actually made me and my wife cry a little when it got to the scene of you sitting on the bench in Wengen watching the sunset. We are going to be at that very spot in September of this year. We cannot wait. We will spend 3 full days in the Jungfrau. One night in Lauterbrunnen and 2 nights in Wengen. 2 full weeks in Switzerland. We are going to hike some of these trails you mentioned because of your video. We are so excited. Any other tips you could give would be awesome. Keep up the great videos!
My dad has a chalet in Wengen we try to go as much as possible, it is one of my favourite places in the world it’s away from everything and I feel so free and happy there. Seeing you in Wengen brought me back the memories when I was there in Christmas I miss it so much, seeing the Jungfrau every morning. I hope to go back soon. Thank you for this video
Ah nice, would be amazing to have a chalet there! :)
Oi Karl cheers for the vid mate. I’m a chef, and had to put off my huge backpacking trip I was going to start ( was going for 18 months) because of covid, after 3 years of saving. I had a huge day in the kitchen and I smashed lol, but I got home and saw this vid was up up and it totally made my week. It’s stuff like this that you do that has and still does get me fired up to get out and see the the world even if I’m still stuck I’m my little Aussie town. Cheers brother
Cheers mate, hang in there you’ll get to do your big trip eventually 😊👍
Thanks Karl, inspiring during covid. Made it there 2023. There is someone very similar to you back at the church sunset.
*Thanks for this amazing film. What an amazing place, Switzerland. I’ll be there one day!*
Cheers :)
Glad that you are back,Karl! Awesome video ,epic views.
Cheers 😊
Im so happy for you dude. I started crying (I know weird) because its so beautiful and you are so happy to finally be out again and to start with one of your favorite places. So so awesome to be able to see your experience!
Nothing weird about that 😊 always amazing to hear I’ve created an emotional reaction in someone 😊👍
You're definitely an inspiration. Thank you for this video, dude. I've been wanting to go there for ages.
Really happy that you got to have this perfect mini escape. Thanks for sharing it with us x
Thanks for watching 😊
I‘m from Switzerland but have not been in the alps for a couple of years. This video made me to plan a trip for the weekend! Thanks for that Karl :)
Enjoy!! 😊
Really enjoyed your video, thank you so much for your insights as I am planning a trip to Lauterbrunnen, and beyond.
Cheers 👍
Another great video! Can't lie, very jealous of your mini trip. Living vicariously through you.
Thanks! 😊
Thanks Karl. Was enjoyed muchly here in Melbourne after 6 weeks of stage 4 lockdown, heading into another 2 weeks of same !!
Another two weeks, gosh your hopeful. Dan is like "the somg that never ends, it goes on and on my friend" lm banking on Oct 28th and lm not getting my hopes up for anything earlier than that. Take it easy. 👍
Glad I could provide some escapism during this shit, shit time :)
My favourite place too. Managed to time my trip perfectly just before the quarantine rules came in. I rent a place just down from the church. Waking up to the view down to the valley is sensational
Beautiful!! Thanks so much for creating this! :)
Thanks for watching :)
Switzerland is a beautiful country. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks for watching
Brilliant video Karl. Beautiful footage of the mountains and an awesome soundtrack :)
Thanks 😊
Fantastic Switzerland, I will be there definitely. In this year I mostly around London and England and you know, also OK. Many nice near places discovered.
Great video. I loved my time in Wengen. Such a stunning place. Can't wait to get back sometime. Cheers for sharing .
Hi Karl. Great video! I've been living and working in Wengen for almost 8 years. I love that you enjoyed every single moment of your one day stay! Your lunch spot at the Männlichen is one of my favorite spots as well! I'm gonna share your video with all my friends back home in Germany to make them finally come to Wengen and visit me!
Greetings from Wengen!
Thanks very much Maresa! You’re so lucky to live there 😊
Thanks for making simple yet still awesome; considerate of us still trapped in our homes. cheers!
Cheers 😊
Great to see you doing what you love karl, thanks for sharing it with us
Cheers Patrick
My favourite place in the world as well. Can't wait to get back there - hopefully this year. Enjoyed the video :)
Thanks 😊
I absolutely love Lauterbrunnen and the surrounding area. My partner and I went last year and I cannot wait to go back.