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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• European Tours: www.ricksteves.com/tours
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• Travel Gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop/
• Travel Classes: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• Rick Steves Audio Europe App: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
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

[@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!

[@NeilBiswasT90]

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

[@stevethrendyle8406]

Rick × Alps = "my next vacation..."

[@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.

[@tomtommiest]

As an African,I must say Europe is beautiful 😍

[@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]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@kevincaldwell4707]

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

[@vishamr2000]

very true indeed

[@kiwiwifi]

Don't worry. He's handsomely paid by the PBS etc

[@dondominic7404]

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

[@user-sx8sz3ti8s]

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

[@TRAVOH]

So true

[@ronnie9187]

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

[@Spencahhhhh]

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

[@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. 😃❤️👍

[@teslacoil4621]

Love the Cascadia representation 💜

[@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.

[@mohdshelleyahmad4639]

Wah.. pandangan nya sunggoh menawan.. kecantikkan nya memikat hati.. aku tertawan.. yes.. I should be there..

[@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.

[@JonathanMendoza-ro9hq]

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

[@KnitLoveHK]

Really like your tutorials. Know more informations from your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@LOSTTIMEBANDIT]

Rick out there slaying the Alps in jeans like a boss.

[@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.

[@kidslearn11]

Thank for sharing this beautiful video.

[@acknowledgment2490]

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

[@xrailgungamer1129]

The Quality of the video is actually insane! AHAHAHAHAH I love it! It's like I'm seeing it with my own eyes or like I'm here and there which is a cool factor!

[@shyamalpaul4844]

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

[@doggedout]

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

[@meilibranson2839]

I moved to Switzerland 🇨🇭 looking forward to explore the place

[@q-doctor6564]

Thank you for wonderful video and Information about Switzerland.

[@sunsetsamosa]

The intro Hahahaha, "Hi, im Rick Steve and i'm the highest person in Germany." 😂

[@benjaminross7064]

Ol' Papa Rick. Been watching him since I was 8 (now 26) taking my first trip to the Netherlands and Northern France in Oct

[@wawanmuldiantoro7159]

Amazing views and beautiful story telling.

[@Max-Bliss]

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

[@lingxiwu2865]

It's nice. We can add it to the itinerary.

[@stevengilleyOU812]

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

[@janaparizkova9222]

Thank You 🥲🤩 😍Best od The Bests

[@tushisnow579]

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

[@hugolafhugolaf]

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

[@manulagunarathne1957]

What a surprise. I was waiting till youl uploaded a vedio👍🏻❤

[@gurukulonline3882]

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

[@laurasalazar2677]

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

[@WorldTours50]

WOW THE WONDERFUL NATURAL BEAUTY OF 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.

[@ittishal0006]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@marymiller974]

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

[@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.

[@moodwithfood5]

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

[@Nyax4Real]

So informative & breath taking. Love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@EuropeArtHeritage]

Great Memories back in 1980: I had spent a quiet, secluded week at a family's bed'n'breakfast place in a very small Austrian village surrounded by the Alps and the soothing sound of cowbells and waterfalls. This episode brought back the once-in-a-lifetime experience! Thank you Rick Steves & crew for this episode ~

[@ceeceety2320]

That sounds wonderful! Good for you!

[@TRAVOH]

@@ceeceety2320 I agree

[@Rangelandsafaris]

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

[@TRAVOH]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@billbergendahl2911]

I have had the pleasure of visiting Switzerland and flying over the Swiss Alps.

[@rohitnautiyal7090]

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

[@naturecave]

Really beautiful Nature.

[@rokiray7040]

Wow, I can watch your videos all day long.

[@elpapirrin1090]

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

[@TRAVOH]

True

[@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 ..????

[@clubj1860]

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

[@saw141]

Thanks for everything Rick.

[@gabes3dvideos]

Funny that Steve was likely also blazed when he said he was one of the “highest” people in the alps.

[@where_next_]

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

[@flyfishincrazy]

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

[@davidgamble4004]

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

[@chatchaik]

In one word about this video : Masterpiece !!!

[@SpirituallyInspired]

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

[@kharyeperkins195]

"Hi, I'm Rick Steves and, right now, I'm one of the highest people in Germany!" Oh, yeah?!

[@roobadoob1984]

Make Europe Great Again

[@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.

[@anndeakin6763]

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

[@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.

[@garyandjenn]

The Alps are one of my favorite places in the world to visit!

[@binodkc9206]

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

[@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😇……….

[@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!

[@AlHafizYT]

Wow super beautiful video watching from Bangladesh

[@shirleyjcwealthteam5331]

I was there in Zermatt this October. I have been to Appenzell and other places, Tirol, Vorarlberg, and more.

[@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

[@joonk2900]

Breathtaking. The Alps truly declare the glory of God.

[@thecomputerman5042]

Great video, Europe is encaptivating.

[@matteotroncone]

From what I know of Rick, he is indeed one of the highest people in Germany.

[@user-xb9xr6vd5q]

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

[@qianmagnin9045]

Thanks Rick, I have been followed w u for years in Europe documentary, thanks 🙏

[@ILikeStyx]

I absolutely LOVED skiing in the Dolomites in 2020.

[@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!

[@jhullylouamorseveses5551]

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

[@TRAVOH]

💯

[@chukchee]

Rick Steves is the man ... of the world.

[@TRAVOH]

👍🏻

[@giuseppeferreri6640]

A true beauty it’s been beautiful to get to know the alpine beauty of Europa ciao 👋

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

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

[@chalachewtennaalemu3488]

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

[@kaberidawn3470]

Watching your video is such a unique experience!

[@michelle76678]

I always enjoy watching your videos god bless and keep you

[@gvmdax]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@francoisedandre3644]

Les Alpes Suisse, quelle grande beauté, respiration maximale !

[@andrewlombara3165]

Thanks for sharing your travels!

[@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

[@rashmikulshreshtha4599]

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

[@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..😘

[@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.

[@Cactus521]

I took three Eurail trips between '87 and '91 inspired by Rick Steves, averaging $60 a day and I focused on the Alps which are a snapshot of Europe in general, though I also visited lowland countries like Holland and Belgium. Switzerland, and a visit there alone, is a visit to French, Italian and German cultures. It is amazing to go thru the Gotthard tunnel and see the language change from Italian to German, or go thru a tunnel just past Basel and everyone is speaking French. I love Innsbruck and the Austrian Tyrol, a less visited town in Italy, with German street signs, is Sterzing, just over the Brenner pass and a short local train trip out of Innsbruck and back. I stayed at the Weisses Kreuz in the Pedestrian zone, where Mozart is said to have stayed, and my room looked over the pedestrian zone with a great view of the Golden Roof. Rick Steves has also helped me when considering guided tours, like my last on Trafalgar in '17, with stops situated near back doors places I can visit instead of paid tour day trips (which I do not frown on, I only did it twice on my last tour, to visit Lauterbrunnen and more laid back, less touristy parts of Amsterdam.

[@AnotherBrickinWall]

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