Switzerland: Landscapes From Zermatt To Simplon
Apr 26, 2021 15:18:28 #
Sadly, our time in Zermatt came to an end and we boarded the train to Taesch and then our tour bus for the trip to Lake Maggiore by way of the majestic Simplon Pass. We passed through the city of Brig and then stopped in Simplon Village for coffee and delicious pastries.
The town of Brig with its historic old quarter and the Stockalper Palace lies in the sunny Upper Valais at the foot of the Simplon Pass. Situated at an important junction, Brig is an ideal starting point for excursions. It is close to hiking and ski regions on the Lötschberg and Simplon, and in the Aletsch. It also has its own thermal baths, making it an attractive holiday resort.
The lovely old town with its stately houses, cozy inns and hotels will tempt you to linger awhile. Lively Bahnhofstrasse is great for shopping, and the Stockalper Palace in Brig is one of the most important baroque palaces in Switzerland.
The history of Brig is closely linked with the Simplon Pass, one of the most beautiful alpine passes which starts immediately beyond the city gates. Napoleon built a road through the Simplon Pass in the 19th century to move his armies, thus creating the first man-made road in the Alps.
Brig is a perfect starting point for an excursion to Zermatt or Saas-Fee, for example. It also lies along the route of the famous Glacier Express, which links Zermatt and St. Moritz. Going south, Brig is the most northerly border station for the Simplon railway tunnel to Italy. To the east, you pass through Goms, and the Furka Pass leads to central Switzerland; the Grimsel Pass into the Bernese Oberland; and the Nufenen Pass into the Ticino.
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/destinations/brig/
I hope you enjoy these images which were taken through the tour bus windows.
Mark
The town of Brig with its historic old quarter and the Stockalper Palace lies in the sunny Upper Valais at the foot of the Simplon Pass. Situated at an important junction, Brig is an ideal starting point for excursions. It is close to hiking and ski regions on the Lötschberg and Simplon, and in the Aletsch. It also has its own thermal baths, making it an attractive holiday resort.
The lovely old town with its stately houses, cozy inns and hotels will tempt you to linger awhile. Lively Bahnhofstrasse is great for shopping, and the Stockalper Palace in Brig is one of the most important baroque palaces in Switzerland.
The history of Brig is closely linked with the Simplon Pass, one of the most beautiful alpine passes which starts immediately beyond the city gates. Napoleon built a road through the Simplon Pass in the 19th century to move his armies, thus creating the first man-made road in the Alps.
Brig is a perfect starting point for an excursion to Zermatt or Saas-Fee, for example. It also lies along the route of the famous Glacier Express, which links Zermatt and St. Moritz. Going south, Brig is the most northerly border station for the Simplon railway tunnel to Italy. To the east, you pass through Goms, and the Furka Pass leads to central Switzerland; the Grimsel Pass into the Bernese Oberland; and the Nufenen Pass into the Ticino.
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/destinations/brig/
I hope you enjoy these images which were taken through the tour bus windows.
Mark
Early morning fog as we left Zermatt
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The Stockalper Palace is a castle in Brig-Glis, Switzerland. It was built between 1658 and 1678 by Kaspar Stockalper, a silk merchant of Brig.
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Apr 26, 2021 15:19:23 #
Apr 26, 2021 15:43:37 #
srfmhg wrote:
Sadly, our time in Zermatt came to an end and we b... (show quote)
Mark, What beautiful memories you have created from Brig. Thanks for sharing.You have become a master of taking images through the tour bus windows. I am most of the time on the wrong side of the bus to do what I want to do for creating images. Stan
Apr 26, 2021 15:43:56 #
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Apr 26, 2021 15:48:46 #
Was going to take the same trip this fall, alas, maybe next year.....
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Apr 26, 2021 16:07:46 #
Apr 26, 2021 16:08:18 #
captivecookie
Loc: Washington state
Your series of excellent photos were key to me posting my recent trip in series. Thanks for spurring me on.
Apr 26, 2021 16:08:37 #
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Apr 26, 2021 17:13:41 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Mark, What beautiful memories you have created from Brig. Thanks for sharing.You have become a master of taking images through the tour bus windows. I am most of the time on the wrong side of the bus to do what I want to do for creating images. Stan
Thanks so very much Stan. I really appreciate your kind comments.
Apr 26, 2021 17:14:14 #
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Apr 26, 2021 17:16:08 #
Toment wrote:
Was going to take the same trip this fall, alas, maybe next year.....
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Thanks very much Tom. You’ll love the trip!
Apr 26, 2021 17:16:38 #
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