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La Chaux-de-Fonds
Country: Switzerland
Where Is La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds is a city located in Switzerland, and specifically in the Chaux-de-Fonds distriction in the Neuchatel Canton. It is situated in the mountains of Jura, and it is a few miles to the south of the border w ...
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Eglisau
Country: Switzerland
Where Is Eglisau?
It is located in the Bulach district, and it is a municipality in the Zurich canton of Switzerland. It has a population of almost 5,000 residents.
History
Eglisau was initially written about in 892, and it was described a ...
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Salzkammergut Lakes
Country: Austria
One of the most picturesque peaks in the area, Schafberg (Sheep Mountain) rises to 1,783 m (5,850 ft) between Attersee and Wolfgangsee. A mountain railway with steam locomotives takes visitors to the summit, although you have to walk the last bit. ...
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Lofer
Country: Austria
The town of Lofer, in the green Salzach Valley, has retained much of the charm of an old mountain village. It is surrounded by the snowcovered rocky summits of the Loferer Steinberge (Stone Mountains). These limestone mountains hide many caves stil ...
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Bygdoy Kongsgard
Country: Norway
Bygdoy Kongsgard was used by King Olav V for a summer residence. He used this royal estate for many years because he enjoyed the peace and idyllic surroundings offered by the royal farm from the 14th century.
The farm was acquired by King Ha ...
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