National Anthem

"Swiss Anthem"


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In this section, you will discover:
  1. Swiss watches are treasured worldwide for their precision and hand-produced style.
  2. How and why Switzerland remained neutral during both world wars.
  3. Hitler was chicken to invade Switzerland during WWII.
  4. How the Swiss overcame their mountains when building transportation systems.
  5. Snow never melts on the peaks of the Swiss Alps.



Days 1-2

Newark, New Jersey - Interlaken, Switzerland



Summary of events:


We assembled in our departure city for our overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. Upon arrival in Zurich, our People to People Delegation Manager, Stephan Van Os, and coach driver, Marco, greeted us. For our first impression of Switzerland, we payed a visit to a watch shop and learned about the history of Swiss watch making. In the evening, we enjoyed some well-deserved rest and relaxation.


Click on the notepad to read an excerpt from my daily journal about days 1 and 2.



Day 3

Interlaken, Switzerland



Summary of events:


Immediately after breakfast at the hotel, we journeyed into the majestic Alps of Switzerland, where we ascended the Schilthorn mountain (9,747 feet) by cable car. At the top, we enjoyed a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. On the way down from the peak, we explored Murren, a picturesque village where we enjoyed a picnic. The delegation then stopped in Lauterbrunnen and saw the mighty Trummelbach Falls. Here we saw ten glacial waterfalls. Afterwards, we sampled a traditional Swiss dinner of cheese fondue in an authentic chalet.


Click on the notepad to read an excerpt from my daily journal about day 3.



I am 10,000 feet high in the Swiss Alps.



The teachers are having a blast!



A group photo with the spectacular view of mountains in the background.



The picturesque village of Murren on the way down from the mountain.



Day 4 AM

Interlaken, Switzerland - German Border



Summary of events:


This morning the group left Interlaken after a two-day visit and traveled to the medieval city of Lucerne, in the heart of Switzerland. We walked along the Kapellbrucke, the wooden bridge spanning Lake Lucerne. Also in Lucerne, we had a look at the Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss soldiers who died in the French Revolution. After paying a visit to medieval Lucerne, we continued through the Swiss countryside to Schaffhausen to see the beautiful Rheinfall, the largest waterfall in Europe.


Click on the notepad to read an excerpt from my daily journal about day 4.



The quaint Kapellbrucke bridge



The Lion Monument



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