![Carl August Wildenhahn immortalised Switzerland in his journal from 1837 – in the form of both text and illustration.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/titelbild-wildenhahn-300x225.jpg)
Amusing travel journal reveals Switzerland of 1837
German theologian Carl August Wildenhahn documented his journey through 19th century Switzerland with humorous observations and comic strip-style pictures.
![With comic strip-like illustrations, Wildenhahn also provides a visual insight into his journey through Switzerland.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/rigi-besteigung-illu-204x300.jpg)
![The theologian from Dresden met many pilgrims climbing the pilgrim path in “pious haste”.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/beten-298x300.jpg)
![A soaking stranger turns up at the restaurant.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/strohhut-2-228x300.jpg)
![On 12 June 1837, Wildenhahn reached his destination: the summit of the Rigi.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/tagebuch-rigi-kulm-293x300.jpg)
![On the Rigi Carl August Wildenhahn also met a Capuchin monk. The pair “conversed” in Latin.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/monch-198x300.jpg)
Why the Jungfrau is called Madame Meyer
![“Where is the Jungfrau?” Mylord and Mylady struggle to navigate the Swiss mountains.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/englander-300x293.jpg)
German theologian Carl August Wildenhahn documented his journey through 19th century Switzerland with humorous observations and comic strip-style pictures.