Jaun Travel Guide

  Jaun,Canton Fribourg,Switzerland.
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  • Jaun,Canton Fribourg,Switzerland.
      Jaun,Canton Fribourg,Switzerland.
    by Greggor58
  • Parish Church,Jaun,Canton Fribourg,Switzerland.
      Parish Church,Jaun,Canton...
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  • Jaun,Canton Fribourg,Switzerland.
      Jaun,Canton Fribourg,Switzerland.
    by Greggor58
  • Another Artist in Stained Glass.
      Another Artist in Stained Glass.
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  • A half metre tall Boot.
      A half metre tall Boot.
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The Final Stages of the Drive over the Jaun Pass.

The Final Stages of the Drive over the Jaun Pass., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  The next bus arrived on time at Jaun to take us onward to the next place. I say we for there was another couple, newly weds from Rome, who had travelled around parts of Germany and Switzerland on their honeymoon. They waited in the village as I walked around taking photos.... 

A level walk thru Boltigen.

A level walk thru Boltigen., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  A village of maybe 500 people amid farming land, whose claim to fame could be that the road over the Jaun Pass to Bulle/Broc starts here. The main road passes thru the village. 

Wrapping up the visit to Jaun.

Wrapping up the visit to Jaun., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  I suppose in thinking about it, 90 minutes in Jaun could be a tiring wait. I filled in the time and I was surprisd at what I found to interest me. I hope that you found something to please you. 

Great views to find.

Great views to find., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  The views may not impress you as much as they do me. Simply put I do not see this type of village, full of history and with challenging surroundings. My world in modern day Calgary is a vast distance and a greater difference in architecture from this impressive Village and... 

Time to look at the Homes.

Time to look at the Homes., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  Most of the village is built on the south facing slope, to gain as much sun and heat as possible.The homes are to the east of the church and above the highway. Some have gardens, some simply the window boxes. All are in good condition and well looked after.Some have an... 

Look for the wonderful Gems all around you.

Look for the wonderful Gems all around you., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  I have to admit that I expected the short visit to be boring and without any surprises or hidden treasures. I feel I was wrong, I hope you will agree as I continue to walk around the village. There were some natural objects to see and some man made, some recent and some from... 

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Transportation  

Transport over and from the Jaun pass.

Transport over and from the Jaun pass., Jaun

 dabidc Says:  The VT page here does not allow for the several modes of travel to visit the Jaun Pass and to return by a different route. The departure was about 9.45 am and the return to Bulle about 5.00pm. With a half fare card the fare for second class was 29 SWF. The journey was as... 

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An Escape to the mountains

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 I promised myself that 2006 in Switzerland was not going to be all in the Mountains, so after visits to Fribourg, Murten, Bulle and Gruyeres, I can at least escape for one trip over the Jaun Pass and... 

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Beauty and Peace.....

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 Jaun is a municipality in the district of Gruyere in the canton of Fribourg...we detoured here to have a drink and a short walk about.. We had just spent the better part of the afternoon in the... 

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