Brünig Safari. the Safari Animals
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The Brünig Safari. The Safari Animals. The Safari Hike. Info for the Grownups. Ibexcellent Craftsmanship. More Nature, More Fun. The pinion engages the rack, and the train starts It started with a lot of discussing, sketching and Turn your Brünig Safari into a Brünig day trip. working its way towards the Brünig Pass, slowly but drawing. Then large chunks of larch were worked Exit the train, on the way to Interlaken or back, at steadily. Time to take a good look at the beautiful with a chainsaw and a wide range of whittling tools. the Brünig-Hasliberg or Lungern stop, and scenery. But wait, what was that? A bear? An eagle? Sanded and polished too. And finally given a continue on foot to Chäppeli, where a And here – sitting right next to the rails – a fox! weatherproof coat of lacquer. The wooden sculp- broad range of offers awaits you and Unbelievable. tures, beautifully crafted by the students of the your family. Brünig Safari. Brienz Wood Carving School, are the spitting images A Bear-y good Idea of the real wild animals. Each of them is a real, The Brünig Safari is a very special train experience one-of-a-kind work of art that can now be discov- for the entire family, and for school outings too. A ered on the Brünig Safari. way to make traveling fun, instill curiosity and convey This way, please! knowledge. On the Brünig line between Giswil and From the Brünig-Hasliberg stop, you can hike the mystical Meiringen, the kids can demonstrate their attention Brünig forest towards Lungern. With a little luck, you will spot and power of observation, und from the brochure wild animals such as roe deer, chamois, birds of prey, as well as they can learn interesting additional facts about all less wild animals along the family hiking trail. Halfway down, the animals – a few of which can only be spotted in you will arrive at the Chäppeli (small chapel). A great place to the form of wooden replicas along the Brünig Safari’s take a break, with a playground in the woods, unique wooden route today. bowling lanes, a campfire site with a panoramic view of Lake Lungern, and the cozy Bergwirtschaft Chäppeli (mountain inn). The kids can ring the bell in the small chapel before the hike continues, past the Wätterloch (weather cave) and the Fluhmattquelle (Fluhmatt spring) down to Lungern station. Of course, you can also hike from Lungern to Chäppeli and on. The Safari Hike in a Nutshell – Brünig 1002 meters above sea level – Naturfreundehaus (nature lovers’ club house) – Cholhüttliwald Letzi 950 meters above sea level Good to know – Bergwirtschaft Chäppeli (mountain inn) To participate in the Brünig Safari, all you need is a – Burgkapelle (castle chapel) The Expedition over the Brünig Pass. valid ticket for the desired journey – the Safari itself is – Lungern 750 meters above sea level free of charge. – Time required: 1.5 hours Discover Fox, Hare, Bear & Co. Feel free to ask Zentralbahn train or station person- nel for additional brochures. The animals’ locations Good to know: The hiking trails are stroller-safe! May through October. are marked on the reverse with this sign: Brünig Safari. The Safari Sweepstakes. The Safari Puzzle. Luzern–Interlaken Express. Luzern–Engelberg Express. Thanks! Please affix Please affix Additional Brochures and Info. More Thrills for the Kids. A Gift to match. Brünig Safari with a Great View. To the Top of Central Switzerland. stamp here. By the way, looking out the window has a second Kids love challenges, so here’s were our Safari “All aboard!”, and off we go on our unforgettable On the Luzern–Engelberg Express, you travel in benefit. Because at one of the locations stands Lix, Puzzle comes in handy. Lix the young explorer in the panoramic trip aboard the Luzern–Interlaken only 43 relaxing minutes from Lucerne – the City of the bright zoologist, to watch the animal up close. woods, a great motif that is sure to bring back Express from Lucerne towards Brünig and on to Lights – to Engelberg. By taking the train, you won’t beautiful memories of the last Brünig Safari. Interlaken East. In the comfort of our state-of-the-art have to worry about finding a parking lot and can What Animal is Lix standing next to? trains, you are guaranteed a smooth and relaxed ride fully enjoy your trip to the mountains. That is the question we would like to ask you. across the Brünig Pass, and the best view of all the So tell your kids to pay attention, to spot Lix! You animals of the Brünig Safari. can enter the name of the animal we are looking for at www.zentralbahn.ch/safari or in the space provided on the reverse. zb Zentralbahn AG «Brünig Safari» Postfach 457 6362 Stansstad When you visit our points of sale, we will gladly provide you with free additional brochures and information on the Brünig Safari, as well as on other Zentralbahn excursions. Engelberg, built around a 12th century monastery, Brienz Station Meiringen Travel Center offers a wide range of heavenly activities in both Phone 058 668 86 60 Phone 058 668 86 50 summer and winter. And the views across the Titlis [email protected] [email protected] massif’s glaciers are truly out of this world. Lunching Locally at Full Speed Engelberg Travel Center Sarnen Travel Center The gorgeous view from the panoramic windows of Globi-Express Phone 058 668 86 20 Phone 058 668 86 40 the train sure makes a traveler hungry for more! Fun and excitement for the whole family. Come Make your Kids happy! [email protected] [email protected] So why not enjoy a delicious meal on your ride – aboard the Globi-Express on the line between The 77-piece puzzle is suitable for ages ordering the Zentralbahn Platter, for example, to Lucerne and Engelberg, and let us take you away to three and up and makes a great gift for a Hergiswil Station Stans Travel Center sample a selection of local specialties – accompa- Globi’s own little world. Accompanying Globi on birthday, for Christmas, or just because! Phone 058 668 86 30 Phone 058 668 86 70 nied by a refreshing drink. Our Bistro team is ready to his journey through the four seasons, real Globi fans Foxy Prizes The Safari Puzzle is available at all [email protected] [email protected] take your order! will get a chance to win a nifty Globi lunch box! At the end of October we will draw fabulous prizes Zentralbahn points of sale, at the from among the correct entries. To see the prizes, Luzern–Interlaken Express’ bistro and from just visit our Website. train personnel. www.zentralbahn.ch/en/safari www.zentralbahn.ch/en/services/ zb Zentralbahn AG Bahnhofstrasse 23 sales-outlet P.O. Box / Postfach 457 6362 Stansstad Phone 058 668 80 00 [email protected] www.zentralbahn.ch/en www.zentralbahn.ch/en/panorama www.zentralbahn.ch/en/globi www.facebook.com/zentralbahn www.twitter.com/zentralbahn WOW! SUPPLE! The animals of the Brünig Safari are really super interesting. I have compiled just for you a cou- CHUBBY! ple of fascinating facts about SNIFFY! HELLO! each animal. TIP: Put this map up THE BADGER … My name isLIX . Join me on in your room to have an overview can weigh up to 20 kilograms. my animal-spotting adven- o f e v e r y t h i n g ! Has short legs and a plump BRAVE! build. THE ROE DEER … ture. Travel with me over the catches your scent from 400 Brünig Pass, and help me dis- THE EAGLE OWL … Spends the day below ground can turn its head up to meters away, provided that the cover the many wooden in expansive burrows. wind is favorable. 270 degrees. Loves eating earthworms. animals along the line. Has a habitat the size of up Can be spotted in the early Have a good look at this map, to 5000 soccer fields. Loves morning at the edge of the and look out the window hunting for nocturnal animals. forest. wherever you find this sign on Has few natural enemies. Has white spots on its coat for the map: camouflage when it is born. THE HARE … allows predators to come up really close before fleeing. IMPORTANT: Is a really good swimmer. Be sure to look real hard so Sprints really fast, up to that you can give the right 70 kilometers per hour. answer! MUSICAL! ATTENTIVE! THE IBEX … THE LYNX … can bleat like a goat or a sheep, can hear a mouse rustle from and it can even whistle. 50 meters away. Climbs sheer walls thanks to Has eyes that are six times its special hooves. better than yours. Lives above the timberline Doesn’t get stuck in the snow almost all the time. thanks to its long legs. Lives a solitary life. SWEEPSTAKES! I got off the Zentralbahn train to watch one of the animals up close. Take a good look out the window! What JUMPY! animal am I standing next to? ATHLETIC! FAST! THE SQUIRREL … can jump 5 meters horizontally and is a fantastic tree climber. LOYAL! Eats poisonous mushrooms without getting sick. Write animal’s name in the space above. THE Buries its provisions all over GOLDEN EAGLE … the place in the forest. remains faithful to its mate for life. THE RED FOX … Can fly upside down briefly Please complete. Thanks! jumps over obstacles up to when hunting prey. 1.80 meters high. You can also participate online: www.zentralbahn.ch/safari CHANGEABLE! Builds its nest (or: aerie) from Likes to play dead when hunt- NOISY! twigs and sticks and very often THE BROWN BEAR … ing prey to lure carrion-eating First name / Last name on a rocky ledge.