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13 June 2014, 02:28
Hi,
My first choice is always Lauterbrunnen because you are right at the transportation
options for going up to either the Murren/Schilthorn side, or

Marb E the Wengen/Eiger side. Lauterbrunnen does have less room availability. Wengen
has more volume. If you are sole focusing only on the Eiger walk...then Wengen
Easton,
Pennsylvania will be a better base. There is nothing wrong with staying in Grindelwald, but it is
more difficult to get to the Murren/Schilthorn side. Plus, I find Grindelwald not
particularly picturesque as I find both Murren and Wengen. Both cities have many
beautiful old buildings.
If the weather is nice, I will stay in the mountains and not visit Thun. Until I am
finished with the region. Thun is easily reached from Interlaken. Why waste time,
going back and forth when you can do it at the end? Also you will save money-even
with half fare pass!
Have a great hike!

15 June 2014, 07:08
No matter where you stay you will have to accept a compromise--you will always
be closer to some trails and further from others. Lauterbrunnen has a convenient
transportation hub to connect with hiking in the area and other areas, and to make

Kevin H a connection for arrival and departure almost 24 hours a day.
Toronto Incidentally, we stayed in a guest apartment that was part of a private home on the
"other" (east) side of the river. There's a footbridge behind the train station that
takes you across to the quiet neighbourhood on the other side, away from the
bustle of "downtown" Lauterbrunnen but still quite close to the amenities and
transportation.

Adapted from: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowTopic-g188082-i7944-k7537534-Best_Town_for_exploring_Jungfrau_Region-
Jungfrau_Region_Bernese_Oberland_Canton_of_Bern.html

i. Match the words in box A to their meaning in box B.

A B
1. sole a. the central or main part of something where there is most activity
2. picturesque b. something intermediate between two different things
3. compromise c. being one only; single
4. hub d. busy activity
5. bustle e. attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way

ii. Scanning. Fill in the gap with the information that you get from the text. Use no more than three
words.

1. In early August, Samas13 will visit _________________.

2. Samas13 would like to go hiking on _________________.
3. Samas13 is confused to choose _____________, _____________, or _____________ as the

base city.
4. Samas13 also wants to visit _________________.

5. Marb E suggests _________________ as the best base.
6. Marb E suggests visiting Thun _________________ exploring the mountain.

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