Rick Steves Best of the Alps

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2020 | In this one-hour special, join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. We conquer the Dolomites in Italy and the Zugspitze in Austria. In Switzerland, we savor the beauty of the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau, and Appenzell. And in France, starting off from Chamonix, we ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and hike the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #alps
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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Zugspitze
04:40 Walderalm Farm
06:19 Innsbruck
08:23 Brenner Pass
11:44 Dolomites
12:53 Kastelruth
15:57 Alpe di Siusi
18:10 Matterhorn
20:05 Zermatt
22:28 Little Matterhorn viewpoint
23:18 Glacier Express train line
24:27 Appenzell
28:18 Lauterbrunnen Valley
29:56 Kleine Scheidegg
31:41 Jungfraujoch station
32:40 Enjoying the trails
34:22 Gimmelwald
38:20 Schilthorn
40:27 Chamonix
45:49 Mer de Glace
47:05 Tour du Mont Blanc
54:09 Conclusion

[@NeilBiswasT90]

The camera work, voice of Rick and overall appearance are treasure for generations to come. Kudos to you sir.

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Rick needs to win Oscars or some other top end video awards...his shows are always so epic

[@vishamr2000]

very true indeed

[@yoptastic8463]

Cheers Rick for bringing to the world, and a disabled woman from Yorkshire - (U.K.) - me, the absolute best in world travel and some breath-taking views and nature to us all. I think if you get loads of people up, out and travelling, absorbing all the culture and educating themselves about other peoples/countries and religions and the struggles they might have had to face to get where they are today, then you should be well happy with helping people to realize that you've only got one life, so get out and travel as much as you can! You can say aloud and be proud that your videos have helped people all these years. I am so grateful for every one of your videos and that your films give information about disabled travelers, such as myself - I can honestly say that that is invaluable information. I say Thank You Rick, keep on travelling my friend, always.

[@dondominic7404]

Its from Rick's videos I realized how beautiful the Earth is. Thanks for sharing the video and cheers to everyone watching here.

[@ankur4667]

As usual a masterpiece from Rick. Rick’s videos and the old style travel vlogging is a great source of strength and vigor in a stressful day. Thank you Mr. Steves.

[@JacksonTravel]

Lol

[@shortvideochannel9144]

@@JacksonTravel Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@kylehill3643]

@@shortvideochannel9144 So is this new or old? The cow sculpture says 2019 on it and something else on the bottom I can't make out. A date perhaps?

[@shortvideochannel9144]

@@kylehill3643 You have a brain

[@TRAVOH]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@doggedout]

I imagine Rick as one of the "highest people" wherever he travels! Safe travels buddy. It's always 4:20 somewhere!

[@user-sx8sz3ti8s]

Better than any major broadcasting company's TV show I've ever watched.

[@TRAVOH]

So true

[@hunlui3]

not only rick is a gem but the cameraman & editing makes his videos the best

[@austingee238]

These were originally on TV - that’s why. He’s not just some dude with a KZbin channel. He had a whole TV station behind him.

[@roobadoob1984]

Make Europe Great Again

[@kimi9876]

As only 5/6 Alpine countries visited I am a bit disappointed. Slovenia is a must visit too when it comes to Alps (tall mountains up to 2800m, beautiful alpine lakes, huge biodiversity, comparable infrastructure than rest of the alpine countries).

[@Snowshowslow]

And you are in turn forgetting Liechtenstein. You can't always do it all. In fact, rushing through the first few countries made little sense to me. But I do agree Slovenia is gorgeous.

[@rhodatuckey7119]

Thank you so much for sharing...

[@lynnleipold2617]

We loved Slovenia!

[@jojohumphrey410]

Thanku for sharing..Keep up your beautiful journeys thru whatever country or Continent that you cross.

[@devintaylor8702]

Yes it is 😊beautiful country ❤️

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

I'm watching this again as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates. I've always wondered why the world hasn't learned more from the Swiss, to be able to live peacefully and and preserve the natural beauty of their own countries. It may sound naive, but they could teach us a lot !!

[@christinatweet6580]

FYI, R.Steves is Norwegian-Am (as am I!)...we can also learn from them. 👍😑🌝

[@coyotelong4349]

Probably because the Swiss have never allowed a ruthless, power-hungry, and deluded despot like Putin to rule over them

[@frankgrill90]

Hello ser am Frank by name Nice meeting you

[@thehonourablegentlemanfrom4428]

GOD Himself bless you sir for all you have seen and bring to my eyes. Your program has made me re-oath to serve and see GOD and what his voice made in SIX days myself. and to love and justice every person I meet , as you have done. Your programs are better than Joel Osteen anyday.

[@shyamalpaul4844]

I AM MESMERIZED EXPERIENCING THE WONDERFUL NATURAL BEAUTY OF ALPS 👌❤️❤️

[@francoisedandre3644]

Les Alpes Suisse, quelle grande beauté, respiration maximale !

[@jenjem5810]

Rick, much appreciated your tone, graciousness, respect, truly you are helping many get through a tight spot in history. Thank you for your kind demeanor. You are helping US. Never loses its ability to inspire and uplift. Thank you.❤️

[@carriehanifen3434]

He’s been making great travel videos before the internet. They are always entertaining, he’s on PBS or use to. 😃❤️👍

[@linajurgensen4698]

We Europeans are blessed to live on such a beautiful continent.

[@alexandergujjar7812]

huhh we asians TO have a blessed places ever

[@linajurgensen4698]

@@alexandergujjar7812 I never said anything different lol.

[@alexandergujjar7812]

@@linajurgensen4698 i think you metioned word europeans not world

[@linajurgensen4698]

@@alexandergujjar7812 because I‘m a proud European lol.

[@alexandergujjar7812]

@@linajurgensen4698 whos cares by the way ..????

[@ittishal0006]

Sir, Rick steves ... you are Best for Best of the Alps.

[@rodolfoalonzo9890]

I always feel crying when l see beautiful places well done steve for giving us the oppurtunity to see this beautiful places.

[@acknowledgment2490]

Hmmmmmm me too

[@jparsit]

I have been watching Rick's masterpieces for decades in the US and now in Asia. I am trying to explore every corner of China. Rick's products are still delighted, full of a sense of joy and happiness. He is still as handsome as time passes on. Keeping the good work for culture and humanity, we are with you for a lifetime. Thanks.

[@mojisoltani8935]

Mr.Steve’s your are masterpiece ,we love you so much you bring my childhood wishes true , I always wish that one day I will go to see Alps😇……….

[@esthoosampule129]

Dear Rick Steves Million Thanks for Making One More Beautiful Video About "Best of the Alps" I PRAY May Father God Bless You More.

[@Ronny68100]

*Merci pour le Partage très intéressant !...👌* *Tout du bon pour la suite !...* Amitiés "ℜonny" /Femme/62 ans/ France 🙋

[@SunitaSharma-xv6xk]

Wao so beautiful. I am from India. So beautiful places. One day I will come here 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thanks

[@joonk2900]

Breathtaking. The Alps truly declare the glory of God.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

When I visited the Suisse 🇨🇭 Alps , I felt like I was in heaven ! 🙏 With love , 🇺🇸

[@YangLee356]

I like a road with green grass on it. It has the beauty of nature.

[@apumanobo6362]

My god su beautiful country in my life i wish godbless you more sir keep safe loving you from phillipines 🤗🤗🤗

[@cynthiabinder3730]

Thanks 😊 Steve adventure from the 🛋

[@stevengilleyOU812]

We’ve missed you. Thanks for giving us an hour of pleasure and education!

[@mdhadi3441]

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR WONDERFUL ENJOYABLE VIDEO ON BEST OF THE ALPS. IT GAVE ME IMMENCE PLEASURE TO WATCH THE AMEZING BEAUTIFUL VIDEO. STAY WELL AND SAFE.

[@ceeceety2320]

Never in my life would I have thought I would enjoy listening to accordions and the beautiful voices singing along. That put a smile on my face and in my heart!

[@matildawolfram4687]

Nice video! My brother studied languages at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in California. The pace of study was intense. Students had to master the language course in 36-64 weeks. Psychologically it was very difficult, but fortunately he was helped by Yuriy Ivantsiv's book "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages”. The book " Polyglot Notes" became a desk book for my brother, because it has answers to all the problems that any student of a foreign language has to face. Thanks to the author of the channel for this interesting video! Good luck to everyone who studies a foreign language and wants to realize their full potential!

[@elizabethcoen]

Funny you should say that, I happen to live in Monterey, the town where the DLI is located.

[@JaskaranSingh-ei2dh]

In my view Europe is heart of world, there are many places that close to nature, if in future I am able to Europe trip I will definitely go to Europe.

[@francoisedandre3644]

Enfin ! Vous revenez pour nous détendre. On en a bien besoin !

[@tomtommiest]

As an African,I must say Europe is beautiful 😍

[@rohitnautiyal7090]

People talk about heaven to me this is heaven I cannot imagine seeing anything more beautiful.

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

The flowers in these towns are beautiful. Do they hire ommunity gardeners? Or do people start plants from seed in their own places?? What about water for homes rurally. Do they have wells at each homestead?? How do they handle wastewater and sewage??. And tourism creates masses of trash,. Are there street cleaners?? I'd like to know how they keep things looking so pristine and beautiful ❤️

[@francynemixon8229]

Thank you! I have enjoyed the visit!

[@davidgamble4004]

One of the highest people in Germany. Good one, Rick!

[@tushisnow579]

Rick is the best travel 🧳 blogger. Always a vintage vibe 💯💯💯

[@slowdeath8276]

europe is just beautiful

[@clubj1860]

Your voice and commentary is as calm as nature around...!!!!!! thank you

[@anilgokce1054]

I would love to spend some time with Rick on such a camping site, he is really something compare to others on KZbin, literally the more proper guy when it comes to presenting the knowledge, my compliments!

[@annechome]

Watching this video made me so sad. Not because of the video, but because of 'covid times' where so many things have changed. Who wouldn't want to follow in Steve's footsteps to walk the Tour de Mont Blanc! So much has changed, I pray that one day I can visit the TMB.

[@Nyax4Real]

So informative & breath taking. Love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@kaberidawn3470]

Watching your video is such a unique experience!

[@robertshelton9881]

Before I retired, I was prosperous enough to visit most all of these sites. Now, Rick's videos will have to do, but they will do just fine.

[@Isawwhatyoudid]

Rick's love of all peoples, cultures and our planet stem directly from his deep commitment to his faith.

[@flyfishincrazy]

This is my favorite you have ever done Rick. Gives me something to dream about. Someday.

[@moodwithfood5]

I get lost in your travel vlogs... I feel that as i am listening a calm and soothing story... SO addictive

[@komalcooking5919]

Nice sharing and butifull country God bless you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ iam komal from Pakistan and fasilabad

[@Spencahhhhh]

"Hi, I'm Rick Steves, and I'm one of the highest people in Germany... and I'm not talking elevation." 😉😏

[@user-xb9xr6vd5q]

I also want to thank GOD for making all this beauty in the world.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I've been to the Alps (italian side) and the Dolomites. There is nothing that can prepare you for their raw beauty.

[@SpirituallyInspired]

I am so grateful that all these videos exist on KZbin! Thank you 💖

[@laurasalazar2677]

I'm from México, AND L love your programs. Congratulaciones.

[@ronnie9187]

This movie is a good summary why I left the Netherlands and start living in Switzerland many years ago ;)

[@marymiller974]

Dear person reading this YOU are a Hollywood Superstar and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that!😀

[@MS-dl5rf]

Living in 🇨🇦 Alberta where we are also blessed with amazing nature, but Alps and Dolomites are most scenic mountains in my opinion . Masterwork video!

[@TravelWithSetareh]

Wonderful ! Thank you for sharing this great footage! Greetings from IRAN and wish you have a wonderful day!

[@jhullylouamorseveses5551]

Another breathtaking experience of Europe. . .Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@TRAVOH]

💯

[@sjf5152]

beautiful video - Gods earth is just stunning

[@user-to2gh7sg3l]

Someone really needs to make a Cannabis strain called "Rick Steve's Special." He's a fan and proponent. Always liked his show too!

[@vcom2327]

Rick's first guidebook "Europe through the back door" inspired me to quit my job in the USA and backpack through Europe. I had to visit his beloved Gimmewald. Of course, I had to hike up the Schilthorn from Gimmewald. Woof!. I fell in love with Switzerland and vowed to live there one day. One year later I was, and stayed for many years. I have traveled to 48 countries. Switzerland is without a doubt the most beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Max-Bliss]

Excellent... however it was warmer in those Roman times than it is today !!

[@where_next_]

Wow.. This is a amazing. that's absolutely stunning there up there. ❤‍🔥

[@beebee68]

Thanks for keeping us positive, Rick.

[@professorchitra6098]

Hiking , a new experience , an unimaginable one for an Indian like me, ...great feel ,but demanding energy , ....ice sculptor, an enviable joy, ...especially in cave , wow factors not in dearth of ...a once in a lifetime joy to explore ,if possible..😘

[@chalachewtennaalemu3488]

Mr. Steves , I cannot have enough of your videos .

[@robbier3661]

being on a wheel chair .....thanks and godbless for doing this ..amen

[@acknowledgment2490]

Great respect Mr.Steve..you have amazing video with grat voice

[@WorldTours50]

WOW THE WONDERFUL NATURAL BEAUTY OF ALPS

[@mariannebreezy6107]

Rick Steve danke fur das wunderschone Video von meiner Heimat und Umgebung grusse aus der ferne USA ich hoffe noch mehr zu sehen 🚋🌄🌞🎶👍👍👍👍👍

[@WhopperWednesday]

This guy has the best jobs out of all the jobs there is you can say you love your job, but not like this. He got paid to travel to the most beautiful parts of this earth and talk about it to us if there a person in life that hit the jackpot of life it's this guy

[@rashmikulshreshtha4599]

I have developed a passion to watch and travell along Rick Steve to different attractive countries, mountains in his videos.

[@sumangoswami2620]

Switzerland in just stunning......❤❤ I just fell in love with the mountains and the views😍😍

[@yoptastic8463]

The world would be a better place if there were more people like Rick, I say Rick Steves for president - and I'm not even American!

[@Rangelandsafaris]

Oh my God am in love with every moment am seeing in this video, thanks for sharing

[@TRAVOH]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@elpapirrin1090]

Great work Even a blind persson Will enjoy your work. Thank You!!!

[@TRAVOH]

True

[@kidslearn11]

Thank for sharing this beautiful video.

[@tredchilly2359]

There is something about european alp...its like a soothing therapy jus to watch it..

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Thanks for this nice video ❤

[@AnotherBrickinWall]

Well! this one is the Best of Best of Europe... In love with your show simply Elegant!!

[@ezequielsolis1131]

A piece of heaven on earth!

[@mjordan812]

I LOVE the Alps. 14 summers since 2002 at 2-3 weeks per trip motorcycling the back roads, visiting small towns and avoiding cities and major roads. A successful day is roads without painted stripes and nobody speaks English. Although the latter is harder and harder every year.

[@stevensong3689]

I'm from India... I can't go these places but I love watching and clearly understood the location, journey and speciality of the place/city/town... Also I like the narration which I can understand clearly without missing any note...

[@hgsert2733]

You have also stunning mountains in India, you dont loose so much.

[@anndeakin6763]

Tour de Mont Blanc great trips thanks again Rick.Ann Deakin 20th Jan 2022.most lucky to have tour today .

[@binodkc9206]

the best one after a long wait.. I wish I would have enough money to afford the mighty Alps soon. Namaste from Nepal.

[@davidmccabe4041]

Fantastic photography, how I wish I were 50 years younger. The film brought back happy memories of trips and hikes to the French Alps in the 1990,s. Don't delay plan your trip. David McCabe Dublin ireland

[@Curiousnessify]

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed. I'm not even 50 and feel to old to do this, i suppose its just an excuse.

[@bennysworld16]

Thanks for Sharing this video Beautiful

[@tinkerbel8800]

Rick I just found this channel . oh I have been missing out and you sir, do such a wonderful job. Thank you so very much.

[@deepakskharayat]

As expected from the genius of travel vlogging.. an excellent work!!!! Thankyou so much Steves for showing these heavenly places and making us aware of the beauty this world possesses..God bless us all and the Ukrainians and the Russians!!!!

[@christinatweet6580]

👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦 AND, the Russian people.... ❤️🌞❤️

[@yulaobao]

Oh I love this episode. Being stuck in Hong Kong by various harsh covid-related travel restrictions, there's no hope of being able to travel any time soon.

[@thumuku9986]

Superb...Superb...Superb....Thank a Lot.....

[@JonathanMendoza-ro9hq]

Wowww!!! Its like im dreaming , my most beautiful armchair travel...love from the Philippines.

[@charmainebedua975]

Such a besutiful places...thanks for sharing ricks...👏

[@musicaynaturaleza6541]

This music is so beautiful it makes me cry and I'm a guy not prone to such emotion. Truly lovely. I've always loved Irish music and the Irish.

[@gurukulonline3882]

I used to watch Cartoon Heidi, I was so fascinated with this place. It's so pleasant watching it .

[@larryloveless2967]

I sure enjoyed this video. The Alps are awesome. My trip there was in 2016 with a daughter doing a Go Ahead Jewels of the Alpine tour in 2016 to see the countries of the Alps. Annecy and Lucerne were highlights for me. The tour included cog railway up Mount Blanc, Mount Pilatus, and the Bermia rail from Italy to St. Moritz as well as lake cruises. The most awesome for me though was unexpected. For some reason the main highway interstate was closed that dat for the direct route from St. Moritz to Innsbruck. Our tour guide from Austria took us on a secondary route she had driven and thought would work but the fear was the bus too tall for some overpasses we barely cleared. We went through a very rural part of Switzernad up in the mountains seeing the farmers and cows on the mountainsides including through their national park perhaps a little too scenic at times. It was watching PBS Rick Steves TV shows that got my daughter's interest in travelling Europe. Great video. From St. Louis

[@bronxtours4193]

I grew up watching your shows . Love them . Thanks mr.Steves