 — after all, it comprises two valleys and three mountain ranges. With 211 kilometers (over 130 miles) of groomed slopes, there is a lot of ground to cover. Taking a tour is a great way to get a handle on the area, make new friends, and try something new. Consider a snowshoe tour or a night sledding adventure — the perfect way to take your Swiss Alps vacation to the next level.
Well-equipped wanders will enjoy the many winter hiking trails. Miles of pristine fields of snow broken only by footsteps and snowshoes offer crisp mountain air and a great workout.
Sledding, sledging, or tobogganing, however you label it, is a superfast way to get down to snow level. Watching the local children navigate the sledging runs at top speed is fascinating. They have acquired great skill in navigating the slick, downhill course. It could be your newest intrepid adventure.
When you need a break from the slopes, satisfy your wild side and take a leap of faith. Paragliding Interlaken lets you soar over the city in a tandem harness with an experienced pilot. Your jump group is transported to the designated lift-off location where you will fly along the thermals in a heart-thumping adventure.
They provide all the gear you need to fly over the beautiful city of Interlaken. If you are not participating, it is fun to sit in the center green and watch the gliders float across the bright blue sky. They sail back and forth across the mountainous backdrop and land with pinpoint precision.
A ski holiday in Switzerland is a bucket-list vacation for avid ski and snowboard aficionados. Spread across quaint resort towns dotted with classic charming chalets, the area draws visitors year-round. The Swiss know how to enjoy life; it is easy to fall into the rhythm of their work and play balance.
Imposing mountains, a plethora of leisure activities, excellent restaurants, and a wide range of hotels make the Jungfrau Region and resort towns of Wengen, Grindelwald, Muerren, and Lauterbrunnen a highly desirable vacation destination.
The beautiful town of Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. It is a popular location for families or groups with skiers and nonskiers. Interlaken has a thriving downtown area perfect for strolling, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
The Ost train station offers access to the ski lifts. In winter, you will see many train travelers carrying their skis or boards as they ride the train to the lifts.
Lauterbrunnen is nestled in a quintessential Alps valley offering views of towering mountain peaks, massive waterfalls, and beautiful views at every turn. The ski lifts are easily accessible, making Lauterbrunnen a good choice.
Wengen is an adorable, car-free village perfect for a dreamy Alpine winter getaway. The village is accessible by a cogwheel train ride from Lauterbrunnen. Step off the train and step back in time.
When you stay in this beautiful little hamlet, you can easily sink into vacation mode. Your day would start with a hearty breakfast followed by plenty of exciting ski runs. After skiing, finish off with an adult beverage and a wonderful dinner. Next day — repeat.
The village of Grindelwald is a bustling ski-in ski-out area desired by snow enthusiasts. Easy access to the mountains, the hip après-ski scene, and panoramic vistas make Grindelwald one of the best ski resort destinations in Switzerland.
If you don’t stay in Grindelwald, make a plan to stop and visit for a few hours, it is perfectly charming.
James Bond fans will love Mürren, a delightful village at the base of the Schilthorn. The Piz Gloria, Bond’s nemesis Blofeld’s headquarters in the movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” sits at the summit of Schilthorn. The Piz Gloria is a revolving restaurant where you can enjoy a panoramic dining adventure inspired by the legendary James Bond.
Indulging in a ski trip to Switzerland is like winning the downhill lottery. Exploring the Alps in the wintertime will fill you with awe at the sheer majesty.
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From Lostpedia
The Helgus Antonius is a container/hospital ship currently operated by the Hanso Foundation in the storyline of the alternate reality game The Lost Experience. It departed from Sanremo in Italy on the night of July 6, 2006, apparently destined for Sri Lanka.
Currently, the ship has only appeared as a part of The Lost Experience.
History
Rachel Blake came across the ship purely by accident whilst following who she thought was Thomas Mittelwerk to the airport. It was only after she realized that it was only low-level staff members from the Foundation did she turn back to the water to rethink her plans. Walking along the wharf, Blake came across crews loading the Antonius with crates marked with Hanso insignia.
In the next few days, Blake questioned the harbormaster about the cargo and destination of the Antonius, yet despite attempting to bribe him with the remainder of her Widmore Corporation severence package, he would not change his story that the Helgus Antonius never arrived in Sanremo and subsequently never left.
In France, Darla Taft left Rachel a useful package. Among other items were design schematics for the Antonius, revealing it to be a hospital ship. Chillingly, its wards were marked "QUARANTINE". Furthermore, the schematics showed the ship's construction had been a joint venture between Paik Heavy Industries and the Hanso Group. This relates to previous evidence, where Rachel recorded a Korean conversation about a company building a custom design boat for the Hanso Foundation.
Destination
Rachel Blake claims to have recorded a conversation between Thomas Mittlewerk and a representative of Paik Heavy Industries called "Minsu", who stated, "I think you'll be pleased to hear your ship is almost ready; with all the modifications. But I have to warn you - this kind of ship can't dock just anywhere." Mittlewerk replies, "We have a port."
Rachel discovers that Mittlewerk is researching Danish shipping lanes used by an old company called the Allied Copenhagen Marine Merchants. This company was linked to Magnus Hanso, the owner of the late 19th century slaving vessel the Black Rock. (Rachel Blake Copenhagen 02)
In her video, Rachel says, "Best I can tell, they're taking a new ship on an old route, but why, to find what? And what is it about this ship's design that makes it so special?" (Rachel Blake Copenhagen 05)
While investigating its activities in Europe, Rachel Blake had managed to uncover information about the Hanso Foundation's interest in a number of geographical locations. Whilst Blake believed them to be islands, one was found to be Edward Island, a southern port on Lake Superior which separates Canada from the United States.
Rachel believed the true destination of the Helgus Antonius was Sri Lanka.
Purpose
The Helgus Antonius seems to be part of Hanso Foundation's project, Spider Protocol. It is a medical ship filled with quarantine wards. It was possibly designed to carry patients or casualties in the aftermath of Mittelwerk's Sri Lanka experiment (if it had taken place).
The ship's specifications are:
- Deadweight tons - 61,441 metric tons
- Length - 294.13 m
- Width - 32.26 m
- Draft - 13.50 m
- Capacity - 4,578 TEU
Name
The meaning of the name "Helgus Antonius" has come under question. Many have tried to translate it, with possible meaning "Holy Flower" (also referred to by Blake in a later post). It was proposed being Swedish for "Weekend Antonym", after online translators yielded the result. However, the translation is incorrect, and the phrase is not in the Swedish language. Another possibility is that the name is an anagram of some sort, such as "Hanso is eluting us" meaning "Hanso is eluding us".
Trivia
- The blueprint is one of a bulk carrier and not a container ship; it also shows different sizes for length and TEU. 1) 321 m and 10,700 TEUs and 2) 294.13 m and 4,578 TEUs. The smaller size is realistic, according to the proportions on the blueprint. It would account for a large Handymax or Panamax carrier. The first size would make the Helgus Antonius significantly larger. It could not, for example, pass the Panama Canal, which currently can only handle vessels up to about 5000 TEUs and 304.8 m (1000 ft) in length.
- The harbor of Sanremo, Italy does not feature a cargo terminal and has a maximum depth of 6 meters.
Unanswered questions
- For fan theories about these unanswered questions,