Visiting Little Switzerland, North Carolina
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Today I'm taking a trip in the mountains of North Carolina to Little Switzerland. This quaint area directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway southeast of Mt. Mitchell, attempts to create a little piece of Europe right here in our backyard. Come explore with me as I walk through the town past the Little Switzerland Inn, the General Store, Cafe, shops, and more!
Located at mile marker 334 off the Blue Ridge Parkway, it's about an hour's drive from Asheville NC.
www.visitlittleswitzerland.com/
www.switzerlandinn.com/
Hehehe I am one of the 46th people in Little Switzerland ! I've been living here for 28 years :)
Wow that really cool! Little Switzerland is such a beautiful place. Thanks for watching!
Banner Elk, Little Switzerland,Newland, all is beautiful country. I live in WNC as well scenery is amazing, guess it's easy to take for granted this part of the US, I don't want to be anywhere else personally.
Lucky!
Lucky you!
I skipped through most of the video I wish there had been some scenery instead of just buildings.
Wow. I live in NC and had no clue this place existed. Thank you for sharing.
I know right? Me too. ☺️👍🏽
Yes there for sure are several beautiful places in western North Carolina. Thanks for watching!
Me too
I grew up in Cary NC..had no idea.
Same
I took my parents there in 2019 it's beautiful
Reminds me a little of our city of Helen, here in Georgia. Nice tour!
Yes it is similar to Helen GA. Another place I'd like to visit someday. Thanks for watching!
@@MrMountainMan Helen GA was larger and way more lively. My high school german class couldn't afford to go to Germany, so our teacher took us to Helen during Octoberfest. He wasn't happy when he saw us ride by atop the parade floats!
Was in Helen 3 weeks ago. Took my granddaughter to the baby land hospital
I live in blue ridge
😀 I enjoyed your video in such a beautiful area in North Carolina. 😀 I hope that one day you can visit the Swiss Alps it would be a awesome vacation. 😀 I think that Switzerland is one of the most beautiful parts of the world. 😀 Well thank you for such a wonderful video of such a quaint little village. 😀 Hope you have a good weekend God bless and keep up the good work. 😀 Mrs. Dell 😀
Yes I would really like to visit Switzerland someday and see a real Swiss town! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for watching!
That place looked great, had no idea anything like that even existed! Thanks for taking us along!
Yeah it's a neat little village tucked in the mountains, and I would love to stay there sometime. Thanks for watching!
I live near. Its a nice place to stay. I'm literally 5 minutes away and me and my wife still use it as a getaway because you don't have to go anywhere. We got married in front of that great view. The food is great. And at the pub I meet people from many states and countries. Car clubs like Ferrari, porche, and Aston Martin come and stay every year. It's neat. If you haven't yet tried it then you should.
Wife and I went there yesterday, enjoyed seeing the Inn. We had some ice cream while there and shopped. We had a great lunch at the Switzerland Cafe. Would like to stay there as well.
Check out Helen Ga. youd love that place.
I remember going by there as a kid when we went to the mountains I love the swiss chalet would be a romantic place to go with your significant other
Yes I think Little Switzerland is for sure a great place for a romantic destination as it's not loud, overcrowded and has great mountain views. Thanks for watching!
Love Little Switzerland 💖 we stayed there in 97 or 98 . It is beautiful . I wish you had gone in the lobby and the dining room has a gorgeous view. We also went to Emerald Mountain and found several gems..I had an emerald I found and had it cut and mounted they mailed it to me of course. We also enjoyed traveling and seeing other spots along the Blue Ridge. Would love to go back again.
Yes I'd love to get back and stay at the Inn and eat at both restaurants as well. Such a quiet and relaxing place nestled in the mountains. Thanks for watching!
how easy is it to find an emerald in emerald mountain? that sounds like a fun adventure for the kids and dad :)
Great views, and the rolling mountains here are some of the most ancient on Earth. The jagged peaks of the Swiss Alps are younger geologically and much taller.
Excellent points about the history of our Appalachian mountains, and comparison to the alps. Thanks for checking out the video!
Excellent video. Been wondering about this place for a long time.
Thanks for watching!
Stopped by on my motorcycle route. Nice roads leading up to it. Also right off the parkway if your on it.
Great place!! I had a 5 hour, dry-heave hangover at the Alpine Inn. Pretty sure we are not welcome back 😀
Just visited there today with my husband! We had lunch at the inn, and the food and the view WAS AMAZING!!! We only live an hour away. We will definitely be back!! Side note, 2022 They have upgraded and it looks totally different.
That's awesome and sounds like you had a great time! I plan on going back and exploring more, and maybe someday staying there. Welcome to the Mountains and thanks for watching!
Where is this place please guide
@@gulirfan9244 Little Switzerland, North Carolina!!
There is a little Switzerland in Sugar Creek Ohio as well. Just as you enter the Amish country. But it does not have the views like this one. Beautiful Mountains. Thanks MMM for taking us along with you.
I vaguely remember that there is a Little Switzerland in Ohio, thanks for the info and glad you enjoyed!
My son works at the LS Cafe. It’s so lovely! The owners are amazing and kind. This is my home (well close by) and I love it so much :). (11:57 time stamp : make sure for anyone to visit and give them love. They are an AMAZING crew and the food is so, so good. )
Yes we had originally intended to eat at the Cafe but unfortunately it was closed. We'll for sure have to check it out, thanks for watching!
Mr. Mountain Man you have a new loyal subscriber! Thank you for coming to visit here and if you need anything, holler :)
@@CreativeCreatorCreates Thanks I appreciate it!
Are they open now? In November?
@@nidaali3079 No it looks like they closed for the season on November 1st. They will be opened back up in the spring. switzerlandcafe.com/
I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA I WAS RAISED IN CANTON NC BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA ❤
Canton is a beautiful area as well very nice mountains over there, thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing, nice little place tucked away in the mountains. Enjoyed the video
Yes it's really a neat little place. Thanks for watching Chad!
Never been to the alps but I have been to parts of Germany and western NC actually does look really similar to Germany. Only thing that’s really different is the architecture.
I’ve been there! Check out the post office when you go. Takes you back to the old days. 😍
I'll have to check it out! The beginning of the video with the population sign of Little Switzerland was right in front of the post office. Thanks for watching!
Nice ad for Switzerland Inn. However if your going to stay in little Switzerland. Big Lynn lodge is a better place to stay. It's been there over a hundred years. The view from the mountian side rooms is amazing.
That's great to know as well! I'd like to try out in time all of the places there so thanks for the heads up.
I loved my stay there dinner, breakfast and room all inclusive one price.
@@MarksKicksOnRoute66 its beautiful there. I have been going for about 15 years. I have gone in spring fall and winter. Haven't made it in the summer yet. Each time is different but wonderful. Already made plans to go this year.
Wife and I enjoyed our trip here about 2 years ago. 👋We ate at the Little Switzerland Cafe, great food
Beautiful ❤
There's a town in Michigan called Frankenmuth. It is called Little Bavaria. It too looks like this, same architecture and same Swiss feel. You should visit it sometime.
Sounds like a cool place! Thanks for watching!
I’m from North Carolina and I’ve just came back from a trip to Switzerland and I did that trip before even knowing about this place lol
It's so small if you blink you'd pass it in the Parkway! Such a cool little mountain town to check out. Thanks for watching!
🇨🇭 OMG this is my favorite of all your videos. The picture quality was fabulous, the perfect time length and wonderful content. I think I would actually like to go over there if and when the world gets back to normal again.🇨🇭
Thank you so much for the great feedback! Yes I try really hard to pay attention to detail and make it the best quality possible. I also remember you saying about 20 minutes or less is about right, so this was right there. Thank you Kentucky Girl for watching!
Yes you really should go it is a lovely place to stay and enjoy !
Love it
Thanks for watching!
This is a very cool little place. The views are beautiful. I love the A frame cabins also. It is a shame more things were not open. This looks like it would be a fun place to spend a night or two. Pretty good deal on the ice cream and t shirt. Maybe you and the family can get back for a weekend visit or you and your wife can check out the restaurant for your up coming anniversary. Great video,I enjoyed the blooper at the end.
Yes I would love to go back and eat at some of the restaurants and check out the general store. I'd like to stay there in one of those cabins and we did look. The prices are reasonable. Just this year I'm not 100% sure with everything going on might wait until next year to stay overnight. Yes it would be a great place to eat for a nice Anniversary dinner. You were the 1st on to watch all the way to the end to see the blooper!! It was so funny and loud when I knocked that chair over. Thanks for watching Rita! 😊
Thank you for a great review! Your video was easy to listen to and interesting. Appreciate your take on it!
What a quaint place to visit!
Yes it was really cool, thanks for watching Marvin!
Love it ... Spent my honeymoon there at the INN in Little Switzerland and try to visit as often as possible .. Always a wonderful and very relaxing stay or stopover
That's a fantastic honeymoon location! Thanks for watching!
We stayed at the Chanticleer, part of the INN off to the side and in the mornings it was amazing to see the clouds below us in the valley and watch them rise as we had morning coffee on the balcony ... I can't say enough great things about this place ❤
I've been up there one time. It was very beautiful, but I got stuck on this very narrow road on the side of a mountain with No guardrails. I took a wrong turn. And I could not even turn around for a while. I don't even see how 2 cars could pass each other on that road. It was way too narrow for 2 cars and it had these sharp drop offs down the side of the mountain. It freaked me out.
Oh wow that does sound dangerous! The Blue Ridge Parkway itself is very safe and manicured, but yeah no telling side roads in the mountains. Thanks for watching!
There's a town in northern Georgia that takes it another level up...beautiful little town called Helen...worth a look. Just got a sport-touring motorcycle, and am looking at possible trips. Gonna add Little Switzerland!
Saw this town on a map and wanted to stop but we were on a time limit. What a picturesque town. I hope to visit someday. Will keep an eye out on notifications for your future videos. 👍#124
Yes it's a really neat little place tucked in the mountains to visit. Thanks for watching!
I knew a Dentist who lived in Florida. He owed a place in Little Switzerland. He had a problem with people stealing his ginsing!
Oh wow that's interesting! Thanks for watching!
Keep in mind in NC many places are closed on Sundays and many smaller business have varied hours. Also in that part of the mountains certain highways/major roads/areas are closed or limited to local traffic during winter. Always good to find out ahead of time!
Yes for sure and Little Switzerland is mostly closed in the winter because of Blue Ridge Parkway closures. Great points, and thanks for watching!
Very cool. I will be going there this fall! Thanks for the video!
It's a cool little place, thanks for watching!
Special memories there.
Love it!
Great place, thanks for watching!
I've been to Switzerland and traveled through the Alps, it does look very similar
I bet Switzerland is amazing! Thanks for watching!
New view and beautiful place
Beautiful. These mountains look so small compared to the mountains in my state. We have an “alps” kind of town too.
Thanks for sharing this! It's not far from Mars Hill where some of my family is from. Definitely adding to my list!
Yes Mars Hill is only about 45 minutes to 1 hour from Little Switzerland, so easy drive over via Burnsville or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful place! ...its really making me miss summer time right now seeing how green everything is😂 Awesome views so quaint! Thanks for sharing 😊 👍 also the video quality is very excellent I felt like I was literally standing there
Yes aren't the mountains so beautiful in the summer as well with the green landscape! It's a quiet, quaint place in the mountains that's super neat. Thanks for check out the video!
We really enjoyed the video. Thanks Mr mtn man
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Great job on the video.👍
I'm planning on visiting there in September with a friend. This video makes my upcoming trip there more exciting. Thanks so much.👍
I appreciate the positive feedback and enjoy the mountains!
Thank you. I want to go to t his area. I have not heard much about this before.
Wow so cuties small town Little Switzerland 🇨🇭 love it.
I love it. Thank You sharing your video.
I’m hometown Asheville not bad far to Little Switzerland town. 🫶🏻🥰
Yes it's a great little town to visit, thanks for watching!
Thanks Mr Mountain Man. I am definitely going to visit this place this summer 👍😊
Glad you enjoyed it, safe travels Tony, and thanks for watching!
Great video! Very well done.
I appreciate it, thanks!
You missed part of Little Switzerland. Down the road is our favorite place for a relaxing stay... Big Lynn Lodge! Do check it out and report on it! Wonderful place and has a history!!!
Hopefully next year we will be coming to America and the smoky mountains this is on our list now. Thank you
Yes Little Switzerland is a very peaceful and beautiful area to visit in the mountains. Thanks for watching!
Hi, Mr Mt Man,
I’m originally from N.C. , now in Fort Lauderdale. Thanks for this video !
No problem, glad you enjoyed it!
Cool 😀
😁
Thanks for the tour. I lived about 20 minutes from there, in Burnsville NC for 12 years and I only went to Little Switzerland once. I need to go back when I'm in the area again.
Yeah nice little place tucked in the mountains. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for saving me the trip
Looks like a beautiful place
Yes it was super nice and quaint, thanks for watching!
I was in a road trip with my family from Miami to those mountains in 2022 we visited little Switzerland it's beautiful!!!!!
Also we headed to Blowing Rock Town.
No daubt, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, North and South Carolina also part of Alabama are packed of beautiful towns and landscaping.
Absolutely agree! Thanks for watching!
My next vacations will be in that awesome place. Awesome yey !!!!!!!!!!
Yes it looks to be a wonderful place for a vacation, thanks for watching!
I live near Little Switzerland. This video seems like a commercial for the hotel there. There is nothing else in town, except for another building which has a couple of stores. I was amazed how little there is to this hyped town. Does not look anything like Switzerland. I have been to the Swiss Alps.
What a cool little town you walked us through! Thank you so much Mr MM. I bet that place would be hopping under normal circumstances. So, what flavor did you get? Stay safe.
Yes I think I got a bit of an unusual atmosphere with the low crowds, but made it nice to walk around so easily. Cookies and cream 🍧 Thanks for watching!
Mr. Mountain Man I think it was nice to walk around when it was so empty. Cookie and cream, yum!
A true Hidden 💎!🎉💝
Wanted to let you know the Switzerland Inn did a remodel! The area looks even better now and there are a few different shops to peruse! Come check us out again! Thanks for spreading the word!
I absolutely plan on coming back sometime and exploring the town again especially when the shops are open. I'd also like to try out the restaurant in the Inn. Glad you liked it, and that it helps this beautiful mountain town!
@@MrMountainMan it really did help. We have seen a huge jump in people staying, people like you are helping a lot! My parents own one of the shops here and we live less than 5 minutes away. We are open until mid November this season, opening next season sometime in march 2023 more than likely.
hi,Mr.Mtn man:thank you!we love mtn,so justgot a place in Henderson county.Hope you will tour more pls in nc !
I absolutely will and make sure to check out the other videos on my channel! I have videos from the Apple Festival in Hendersonville NC. Thanks for watching! czcams.com/video/MpUSTqXw0pc/video.html
Pretty cool place!! We have not made it by there before but looks very neat! ~Dawn
Yes it's a quiant little village area tucked in our mountains. Very cool place to swing by or maybe stay at the Inn. Thanks for checking in Dawn, and hope all is well!
It has been many a year since I wandered into that little spot in the road. So quaint, and not your every day type of place😊 Looks like they have a near killer ice cream place there 😏🤫 Be careful there MMM🙄 Don't you just love a find like that🐾🐾🐺
Yes I had wanted to go there for a while and finally made it. I'd like to go back and stay one day. The ice cream was good and the price wasn't too bad. I'm glad I didn't fall over on that chair at the shop 😂🤣 Thanks for watching!
Ive been to the real Switzerland and they nailed it. If you go to Switzerland visit Montreux. It's absolutely stunning! It's right on Lake Geneva and also a awesome view of the Swiss Alps.
I used to play violin at Wildacres about 30 years ago!
That's cool, thanks for watching!
I live in bakersville..this is awesome. They found a steel in the sky line motel..neat place
The chalet..a staple here
Very cool, thanks for watching!
I lived in North Carolina all my life and been to North Carolina Mountains and never knew that existed.Wow.
Yes it's a super cool place to check out, thanks for watching!
Good afternoon MMM! Hope you're still enjoying your vacation. Thought I would watch this again as it popped up on my feed again. I can't like it again but I'll at least leave another comment for engagement purposes. Must just be the interest in the location. All of your videos are so well done and I can't imagine why they all aren't getting thousands of views. Location and of course youtube promotion helps too. My friends dad makes benches and tables just like that bench out of old trees and they are beautiful but he doesn't sell them, just makes them for family and friends. I haven't gotten one of those yet but he did make me a nice porch swing. Have a great day!!!
Hello Larry! Thanks for checking it out again. This place nestled in the mountains is an amazing place for a quiet, relaxing stay. Those handmade benches were really neat. Have a great day!
Love it how far into blue ridge is it
Yes this isn't too far from Mt. Mitchell and as you say is nestled deep in the mountains. Thanks for watching!
I have a friend that lives in NC and is going to Switzerland in September. It will be her first time Little Switzerland can be here warm up...lol
That's great! Thanks for watching!
I love you❤ big man !
Sorry if I missed it - stores closed for Covid or just not open at that time of day/week? 226A is also a highlight, nice winding road. Great video.
Yes that day was in the summer last year in the thick of the pandemic, so hours were sparce and things were closed a lot. I've been hearing 226A is a good road to ride. Thanks for watching!
I live in NC and never knew this even existed
It's a great place to visit, thanks for watching!
You please answer a question for me if you know. Why was the town clothes on a July day. Thank you much nice videos very interesting stuff.😎👍
Hello, yes a lot was closed because it was during the pandemic and hours were shortened, and some of the restaurants had not opened yet. I think this summer it should be more normal hours of operation during the summer. Thanks for watching!
@@MrMountainMan thank you for the info appreciate it we just found you today my wife and I and you also had shared information on the location where we're looking to purchase a home the next town over got some substantial acreage which will be great for us best regards C1👍😁😎❗
Nice video
I appreciate the positive feedback, hope you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!
Hehehe there is no hiding there with only 46 habitants! Will try to go there tomorrow
Yes what a cool little village, and hope you enjoy visiting. Thanks for watching!
Go visit Sparta NC. It's a nice little mountain area!
Yes that looks like a nice quaint town as well just like Little Switzerland, thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
What kind of camera you have? Wich one did you use for this video? Amazing cam
This video was recorded in 4K using an LG G8. Thanks for watching!
Looks beautiful! You need to visit Frankenmuth here in Michigan. It's a huge Bavarian Village known for their delicious chicken and Christmas store. It's absolutely amazing!
Yes! I think I did see a video from there and it is beautiful as you say and the Christmas store is huge! Thanks for the suggestion and checking out the video!
lve those A frames
Yes the A-frames are beautiful. Thanks for watching!
Hello, does is snow in this area? Looking to go to North Carolina for December. Any suggestions?
Hello so unfortunately there is no guarantee of snow as we've had it in the 70's in December. The method to find snow can be about elevation. The Western North Carolina area ranges from around 1500'-6700'. It can be 45 degrees at 2000' and snowing at 5500'. Problem is there aren't many places to stay at higher elevations. Another thing to do is chase the snow. Sometimes it may not be snowing in Asheville but head north 1 hour and it could be snowing. A lot of it in December and January is just the luck of the weather. Hope this helps!
Hey- nice video, but you really should have given a plug to the Skyline Village Inn where you started your video. It’s also a great place to stay in Little Switzerland, is motorcycle friendly, has its own restaurant and a very interesting history.
Thanks Hugh for the information! Yes I didn't actually visit the Inn you're mentioning, and if I go back and do any other videos there I'll be sure to mention it. Thanks for checking out my channel!
@@MrMountainMan It’s currently owned and operated by Mike and Lynn Thrift, although it is for sale. Mike is usually happy to give a tour and tell the history of the place. It’s our favorite place to stay.
We live right down the road from there in Burke county.
It's a beautiful part of NC for sure, thanks for watching!
Hi, what is the address of this place? I may go visit the little Switzerland mountain NC some days soon. Thanks for sharing this great place to visit 🤩
The address of the Inn is: 86 High Ridge Rd, Little Switzerland, NC 28749. Here is their website as well: www.switzerlandinn.com/ Thanks for watching!
@@MrMountainMan thank you for the address
Why was it all closed down while you were there in July? Also is it a rough drive on the parkway to get up there?
I drove by here once a week for years and I always thought it was closed or out of business. Looks beautiful, sad. No people
Hello - no a lot was closed down early or reduced hours because of the pandemic. It's not difficult to drive there on the parkway or from Spruce Pine, NC. Thanks for watching!
I wish little Switzerland was a bit bigger
226 is noted in the motorcycle community as one of the best curvy roads to ride and that is why you will see many motorcycles.
Yes I'd like to get my motorcycle up that way and check out 226 as well. I have some motorcycle vids on my channel including Tail of the Dragon, so make sure to check it out too! Thanks for watching! czcams.com/video/L2bJONWrwoo/video.html
Did you make it up to Big Lynn Lodge?
I did not, but a lot of people recommended it so hope to someday check it out. Thanks for watching!
Did they shut down early in the day? Or is everything closed due to a holiday?
So what was the checkered past?
That's what I won't to know????????
Yes so the checkered past according to this history is the NC Supreme Court Justice, Heriot Clarkson that founded Little Switzerland, had some segregated views on who was to visit and enjoy Little Switzerland. However, that unfortunate past subsided long ago and it's a beautiful little town to visit.
Looks a lot like our honeymoon in the mid 60's.
We got the bridal suit there for the official termination of the courtship, which we did in the middle of the last century. No hookups, we had to do the courtship process. I was a graduating senior and she a junior determined not to let me get away. She graduated in three years. Well she was right. We lasted a little more than 60 years before I had to lay her to her rest up higher in the Smokys, whence she came. Always wanted to take her back there, but I never got it done. Wish she were guiding me. She always new what was right.
Sounds like you made wonderful memories there and hope you can get back someday!
Check out the Trinity Alps in Northern California on Hwy 299 west
I had to look up some pictures and you are correct, what a beautiful mountain range in California! Thanks for watching!
@@MrMountainMan it's absolutely stunning. And the Trinity River is great for fishing.
@@MrMountainMan there's a few hidden lakes in the Alps
This "town" looks more like a mountain resort than a real town. But yes, there are a few European-Style towns in the Americas that look like the ones from Germany and Switzerland. In the States we get Solvang in California and Leavenworth in Washington State. In South America they have Bariloche in Argentina and Gramado in Brazil.
Yes great comparisons. I've seen some pictures from towns in Washington state that look like a picture straight out of the Alps as you state. Thanks for watching!
@@MrMountainMan From all of the European-style towns, the most charming one (at least, for me) is "Gramado" in the south area of Brazil. (The south of Brazil has a big German heritage; they even have the biggest Octoberfest beer party outside of Germany in Blumenau, Brazil.)
Stayed there go every year to do gemstone panning
That's cool, thanks for watching!
@@MrMountainMan maybe I will see you this summer lol
Too bad you missed Switzerland Cafe. You would have found ANYTHING other than standard fare. Their soups, salads, and even pickles, are homemade. Their Reuben, with homemade sauerkraut, will change your life.
Yes I really wanted to go and eat there and that was the plan. Next time I go I will have to get some food from there. Yeah when I said 'standard fare,' it was more along the lines of exotic sushi and alligator tail type stuff 😃 As you mentioned, I bet the food is fantastic. Thanks for watching!
Are they open in November?
They are closed currently for the winter season but you can get current information from the site: www.switzerlandinn.com/
Just up the road, visit the Penland Art and Craft School - 20 miles
Thank you for the suggestion of the Art school, and thanks for watching!
Suxs Man, USED to live in the woods there. THEY like your money but not your company..
Yes some of the people are very rude not in this little shop place but down the road
9:21 This is where Lucian took Danny's kitty Klaus and tossed him over the side of the mountain.