1907 Hotel Jungfraublick Interlaken Switzerland Vintage Postcard
About This Vintage Postcard
Witness the majestic "Queen of the Alps" with this evocative colorized postcard of the Jungfrau mountain as seen from Interlaken, Switzerland. The scene highlights the Hotel Jungfraublick, a grand hillside residence nestled amongst the trees, overlooking a lush green meadow where a solitary figure stands. Towering in the background, the snow-capped peak of the Jungfrau (4,166m) rises above the mist-filled valley, showcasing the dramatic alpine light that has drawn travelers to the Bernese Oberland for centuries. This card captures the golden age of Swiss tourism, illustrating the tranquil beauty and architectural grandeur that made Interlaken a premier destination for the European elite and nature enthusiasts alike.
Details
Era: Divided Back (circa 1907–1915)
City: Interlaken
State or Region: Bernese Oberland (Bern)
Country: Switzerland
Topic: Jungfrau Mountain, Hotel Jungfraublick, Swiss Alps, Interlaken Landscapes, Alpine Tourism
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: B. (Signature in lower left)
Publisher: T & N (Serie 754 No. 1)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
This postcard features a multilingual "Universal" style back, with the term for "Postcard" printed in French, German, Italian, English, and Russian Cyrillic (Открытое Письмо), indicating it was produced for a broad international tourist market. The publisher is identified by the initials "T & N" and the specific tracking code "Serie 754 No. 1." The "Hotel Jungfraublick" was one of the many prestigious establishments in Interlaken designed to offer guests an uninterrupted view of the mountains. The card is signed with a simple "B." in the lower left corner, representing the artist who created this idealized painted view. The Jungfrau peak itself is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001, and remains one of the most iconic vistas in the Swiss Alps.
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