Grindelwald - Switzerland
Picture-perfect paradise
One of Europe's oldest mountain resorts lies in a valley situated in the beautiful Bernese Oberland side of the Alps. Grindelwald is surrounded by the spectacular mountain trio "Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau" and the small town boasts with a long standing tradition in tourism. It combines rustic country charm of fields planted with fruit trees and maples and dotted with pretty houses, with a majestic mountain barrier stretching from the Wetterhorn to the peak of the Eiger.
On one hand are the high mountains, a paradise for mountaineers or skilled skiers; on the other, between the Grosse and Kleine Scheidegg ridges, the woods are perfectly suited to cross-country skiing. Grindelwald, the glacier village, is the only great mountain resort in the Jungfrau area which can be reached by car.
Various events organized throughout the year include the famous "Festival International des Neiges", which is held in January on the natural skating rink in the heart of the village: several teams coming from different countries make ice and snow sculptures during one week.
There is no place on earth more beautiful than Grindelwald to take in the picturesque panoramic view, breathe the fresh mountain air or stop at the romantic mountain taverns for a bite to eat.
• Long history of tourism
• Between the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau
• Can be reached by car
• Paradise for mountaineering, skiing, cross-country skiing
• Summer and winter sporting activities
• Wide variety of non-sporting activities
• Mountain excursions, city excursions, rail excursions
• Quaint town with interesting shops, restaurants
Mountain Excursions •Jungfraujoch _Top of Europe (3454m) Full-day excursion to the highest railway station in Europe. •Kleine Scheidberg (2061m) Round-trip by modern cogwheel railway. The Kleine Scheidegg Railway Station is situated at the foot of the impressive Eiger North Face. •Schilthorm – Piz Gloria (2970m) Full day excursion Spectacular 360° panorama in the Alps Dine-and-wine in the world's first revolving restaurant at 3000 metres •Schynige Platte with Alpine Garden and "Teddyland" (1967m) Full-day excursion, May – Sept, with cosy cogwheel railway Superb vantage point with the finest views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau Extensive hiking trails Teddy Bear exhibition The Alpine Garden, a famous botanical attraction City Excursions •Bern – Switserland’s capital 2-hour rail trip from Grindelwald City of medieval magic UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site Excellent shopping •Lucerne – City of Lights 3 hours from Grindelwald Attractive old town Historic Chapel Rail Excursions •Montreaux – on Lake Geneva Full-day excursion by rail •Golden Pass Natural link between Central Switzerland and Lake Geneva Train runs all year Other Excursions •St. Beatus Caves Full-day excursion (April – Oct), mysterious underground cave museum •Cruises on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz Half-day or evening excursions (April – Oct) Museums •Heimatmuseum Agricultural and historical museum •Open-Air Museum, Ballenberg Unique, vivid impression of rural life in bygone days. •Shopping Boutiques, jewellers, biking, walking and climbing shops Traditional souvenir shops •Events International World Snow Festival (January) Artists from over the world build figures and sculptures out of blocks of snow for 6 days.
•Summer attractions: Skilift, husky-drawn sledging, adventure activities Mountain biking Tennis, fishing,golf Nordic walking, riding Hiking (more than 300 km of marked walking and mountain paths •Winter attractions: Skiing/Snowboarding: over 210 km perfectly groomed slopes in the 3 ski areas First, Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen and Mürren-Schilthorn 44 ski lifts Beginners as well as downhill experts Heliskiing up to 4000m (with experienced guide) For snowboarders: snowpark, superpipe, funpark, halfpipe and jumpstreet Skitouring, snow tubing Hiking (80 km prepared winter footpaths Tobogganing (4 runs, the longest 8 km/5 miles) Coss-country skiing (15 km ski tracks) Snowshoeing, Curling, Ice skating •Sports Center Public indoor pool, non-swimmer’s pool, children’s pool, slide •Wellness zone: sauna, steam-bath, foot-spa Ice rink, curling hall, restaurant with internet corner •Adventure sports Paragliding, bungy jumping, river rafting, canyoning,
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