Grindelwald, which is known worldwide as the "Glacier Village" - one of the most beautiful alpine year-round resorts - is located in the center of Switzerland in the Bernese Oberland region.
The glaciers descend from the Jungfrau mountains to the village itself. Grindelwald is not only a resort for lovers of skiing, it is possible to relax and relieve tension in high-mountain air both with walks and climbing ascents. The abundance of cable cars, funiculars and bus routes also allows several trips to the mountains in one day.
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How to get to Grindelwald
By train: many international express trains arrive in Interlaken. Crossing in Interlaken on the line FFC or Deutsche Bahn, you will reach Grindelwald in 35 minutes. The journey time is about 1, 5 hours, the fare is 8-12 CHF.
By car: on the highway from Basel (175 km), Geneva (205 km) or Zurich via Bern (which is 70 km from Grindelwald) with a stop in Interlaken (20 km).
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Climate
Overcast, rain +5 ° С in the afternoon +1 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, rain +5 ° С in the afternoon +2 ° C at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +3 ° С a day -1 ° C at night ° С water |
Hotels
The 5-star Grand Hotel Regina is located in the heart of Grindelwald. The road to the ski lifts takes you 10 minutes by bus. The hotel has 2 excellent Swiss and French restaurants, a nightclub, a spa, swimming pools, a sauna and a solarium.
Also in the center are 4-star Kreuz & Post, Sunstar and Belveder, with restaurants, bars, fitness rooms. By the way, there is a vegetarian restaurant in Belvedere.
Variants of hotels for the "standard" for Switzerland prices are represented by three-star Bernehof, Grindelwalderhof, Steibock and Derby. All with restaurants, bars and fitness centers. Yes, there is a skating rink in Derby!
More budget options are presented by Eigerblick hotels (270 CHF double room + 100 CHF extra bed) and Alpenblick - simple rooms with shared shower (double room 100 CHF + extra bed 40 CHF).
Book popular Grindelwald hotels at the best prices
| Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof from 17 045 rubles Grindelwald Swiss Alp Resort 1 | Swiss Alp Resort & Spa from 52,167 rubles Grindelwald Swiss Alp Resort 1 | Chalet Ostegg from 39 900 rubles Grindelwald Swiss Alp Resort 3 |
| Sunstar Alpine Hotel & SPA Grindelwald from 6 457 rubles Grindelwald Dorfstrasse 168 | Hotel Spinne Grindelwald from 10 330 rub. Grindelwald Dorfstraße 136 | Aspen Alpine Lifestyle Hotel from 19 369 rubles Grindelwald Aspen 1 |
| Derby Swiss Quality Hotel from 7 425 rubles Grindelwald Am Bahnhof | Hotel Central Wolter - Grindelwald from 7 748 rubles Grindelwald Hauptstrasse | Hotel Bernerhof from 5 747 rubles Grindelwald Dorfstrasse 89 |
| Hotel Lauberhorn from 5 165 rubles Grindelwald Obere Gletscherstrasse 41 | Tschuggen from 4 197 rubles Grindelwald Dorfstrasse 134 | Bel-Air Eden from 4 520 rub. Grindelwald Dorfstrasse 76 |
Slopes of Grindelwald
The period of skiing in Grindelwald lasts from November to April. Skiing in the Grindelwald area is represented by 51 trails, with a difference in altitudes of 1937 meters, in the zone from 1034 to 2971 m. In terms of complexity, the slopes are divided evenly: a complex 20%, medium-difficulty routes - 50%, routes for beginners - 30%.
For fans of cross-country skiing, there are 34 km of plain trails and 20 km of trails at an altitude of 1000 to 1800 meters, some of them are illuminated in the dark. Pedestrian routes - more than 80 km. There are 6 trails for toboggan, a length of 57 km. There is a kindergarten and a children's ski school.
- Ride on invariably snowy and cold glacial slopes.
- To make a mountaineering ascent to the Jungfrau mountain.
- Inspired by the spirit of one of the great local - Richard Wagner - and stoically listen to the "Ring of the Nibelungen."
Ski pass
Ski rent costs from 40 francs a day, a ski pass will cost you from 62 CHF adults, 31 CHF children per day, for five days, respectively, 255 and 128 CHF. The instructor's services cost from 170 CHF classes, and from 300 CHF per day.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Grindelwald
In Grindelwald, there are many shops, about 40 restaurants, bars and cafes. In hotels - night clubs and discos. There is a museum and a cinema. In the center of sports and recreation Grindelwald has a large indoor pool, ice rink, curling grounds, a squash court and bowling alley. Here you can spend time regardless of the weather.
Do not think that with the closure of the ski season, life in Grindelwald freezes. In the summer, there are 300 km of hiking trails, as well as cycling routes of different difficulty levels (160 km of marked trails). You can climb, ride a mountain bike, fly a paraglider, jump from a canyon or raft along the river. And maybe you would prefer to play golf or see how professionals play, or will you take part in a tennis tournament on the courts of Grindelwald?
Developments
In addition to the world-famous World Snow Festival, Grindelwald hosts folklore festivals, concerts SnowpenAir. In January, the traditional Bull-Trophy curling championship is held in the city.
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