PHOTOS SNAIL ISLET

Nicholas of Flüe, hermit, patron of Switzerland
The Ranft, home of Brother Klaus

 

 

"Colonel König had to visit a place now that would help him not to sink and find a way out between his feelings, sensations and thoughts.

He had to go to the Ranft, a very special gorge in the canton of Obwalden!"

Augustinian monks from Interlaken ran a snail farm on this islet.
The Snail Islet on Lake Brienz

"Finn's main task was to maintain the extensive security system and always keep the helicopter ready for take-off. In addition, the Scandinavian was butler and chauffeur. Goran was responsible for the maintenance of the property with its numerous plants, paths and water features."

The Bürgenstock
The Bürgenstock

"It was dark when he swam out to the middle of the lake. He was wearing an aubergine-coloured bathing suit, a diving watch and his diving fins. He heard nothing except the steady roll of a goods train on the other side of the lake. The sound died away as the train arrived at the illuminated station. Suddenly his left ankle was gripped by a cold hand. Three fingers dug into his Achilles heel, the grip was iron and painful. He gasped for oxygen, whirled his leg wildly and lost his left fin as a result."

The Boathouse
The Boathouse

"On the shore of the island stood a boathouse, which was larger than the one on the mainland and had a flat above the boat room."

The Federal Building in Bern
The Federal Palace

"Urs Gipser entered the Federal Council chamber with the Federal Chancellor at 3.58 pm, four hours after the attack. He was amazed: everyone was there and looked at him worriedly and expectantly."