Berner Oberland, Switzerland: Exploring the Swiss Alps on Foot - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide

Watch the full episode: In the famous Berner Oberland, cable cars and funiculars take visitors high into the Alps, making for easy and jaw-droppingly beautiful hikes back down. Along the way, cliff-clinging villages like Mürren and Gimmelwald offer hikers the chance to rest their feet, experience traditional Swiss alpine culture, and toast their adventure with a refreshing beer before heading back down. More info about travel to Switzerland: #ricksteveseurope #swissalps #berneroberland Visit for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: • European Tours: • Guidebooks: • Travel Gear: • Travel Classes: • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: Rick Steves, America’s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.