Grindelwald Holidays

Holidays to Grindelwald are best spent on its walking trails amongst the almost overwhelming mountain scenery. You can also ride the famous Jungfrau Railway, right up to a peak in the Bernese Alps called the Top of Europe.

Natural beauty

Grindelwald is famed for its mountain scenery. Nestled amongst Switzerland's highest peaks, you can see Mount Eiger from anywhere in the town. It's got plenty of cable cars to whisk you up to the heights, where you'll gasp at the views of the towns below. Photo calls will keep you busy for a while, perhaps followed by a traditional Swiss rosti and Calanda lager. Or if you're feeling adventurous, try Grindelwald First, a mountain peak where you can glide, fly or jump out over the meadows.

Up, up, and away

There are walking trails for all ability levels on the mountainsides. Whether you're a hardened hiker or out for an easy stroll, the Jungfrau region is yours to discover. There's an excellent system of linked cable cars and mountain railways all year round. This means you can travel the region from the lakeside town of Interlaken to the mountain summit of the Jungfraujoch. This destination has snow cover all year, and offers some of the country's most remarkable views over the flowering meadows and snowy hills.

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Activities

Here are a few of Grindelwald's top attractions:

Walking trails
Cycle routes
Mountain railways
Grindelwald First
Tennis courts
Outdoor pool

At a glance

Marvel at the mountains from the Top of Europe on the pioneering Jungfrau Railway
Share a bottle of subtle and fresh Fendant du Valais alongside some cheese fondue
Learn about the Alpine flora on an informative walk along the Flower Hike.

Grassy Grindelwald

Grindelwald is mainly known for its picturesque mountain landscape and not for its sparkling waters, so don't expect to be relaxing on lake shores throughout your stay. However, if you're planning to venture out of the pretty Swiss town and up into the mountains, you will find some hidden lakes amidst the peaks.
Hidden lake

Head up the First gondola and take an hour's walk to the idyllic Bachalpsee. This small mountain lake is surrounded by green marshland and backed by stunning mountains. There are two sections of the lake, with one smaller pond located slightly below the larger part.
Bachalpsee bathing

While there aren't any designated beaches or lidos around the shores of Bachalpsee, feel free to throw down your towel on any of the grassy banks and go for a a dip. It's relatively quiet, too, so you don't have to worry about not finding somewhere to sit.

Laid-back evenings

For an evening with ambience, grab a table on the outdoor terrace at the interestingly named Avocado Bar. Despite its name, though, the fashionable green fruit isn't what this bar is famous for - it's simply a relaxing environment with good, soothing music and a low-key atmosphere.
Lively evenings

Upbeat evenings are also on the cards in Grindelwald. The Espresso Bar, next to the Hotel Spinne, is usually lively and has an outdoor terrace facing the north face of the Eiger. Another option, The Juke Box, is designed like a large living room, stuffed with sofas, and even has a terrace with views towards the Eiger too.

Eating out

Grindelwald is known for its mountain cheeses, so you'll find lots of fondue restaurants for when you’re craving a melted pot of gooey goodness with fresh bread and potatoes. There are plenty of mountain restaurants to take lunch at if you’ve taken a cable car up for the day, all with excellent views, as well as a variety of eateries on the Dorfstrasse in the centre of town.
Superb scenery at C&M

The modern chalet restaurant C&M has great views of the Eiger and surrounding mountains from its outdoor terrace. The menu - offering slightly different dishes to what you'd traditionally find here - is a little limited, but this means everything is prepared and cooked with extra love and care.
A quick quiche at Backeri-Konditorei-Café Ringgenberg

The large, down-to-earth café on the Dorfstrasse, Backerei-Konditorei-Café Ringgenberg, is great for breakfast or lunch. It serves up a large selection of reasonably priced breads, sandwiches, quiches, cakes, ice creams and pastries as well as larger meals, which you can also buy to take away.

On foot

The slightly hilly resort of Grindelwald has a lot of walking to keep you busy. The town's main road, the Dorfstrasse, is a great place to take a stroll as it's full of shops and restaurants - you'll surely find the perfect place to stop for lunch.
Trains

Grindelwald station has services that can take you to Interlaken every half an hour. From Interlaken you can access the rest of the Swiss Transport System - so places like Zurich, Lucerne and Montreux are back on the cards. And take advantage of your Swiss Half Fare Card that you get as part of your holiday for up to 50% off Swiss train journeys during your stay.
Buses

The main bus station in Grindelwald is opposite the train station, and the main routes are free with the Visitor’s Card. Mountain buses are an extra charge and go to Grosse Scheidegg, Bussalp and Waldspitz, departing roughly once an hour. And your Swiss Half Fare Card that you get as part of your holiday gives you up to 50% off bus journeys during your stay.
Summer lifts

From Grindelwald you can catch a variety of mountain railways and cable cars. The Firstbahn, Pfingsteggbahn and the Bernese Oberland railway are just a few available. All of them run daily between 8am and 6pm in high season, taking you up to incredible heights for panoramic views of the Jungfrau region.

Walking

Grindelwald is a real walker’s paradise, with everything from gentle strolls to full-day hikes. The valley floor is a lovely place to just wander, looking out for bright alpine flowers or trying to spot climbers tackling the peaks above. The range of summer lifts means you can explore higher up too. Use the First gondola to access a range of routes, like the Panorama Trail or the walk to the picture-postcard Bachalpsee lake. And the Jungfrau Railway is a unique way to travel to the Top of Europe.
First to Bachalpsee

Catch the First gondola from Grindelwald all the way to the top – and sit backwards for great views of the glaciers. Walk along the yellow footpath, following signs for Bachalpsee. There’s a short zig-zag climb at the start but after that the path is more even. At the end, you’ll come to the two lakes where you can stop for a picnic, paddle in the water, or just sit back and take in the views.

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Where we go in Grindelwald

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Hotel Eiger

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Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald

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Hotel Spinne

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Grindelwald Holidays

Natural beauty

Up, up, and away

Useful tip

Activities

At a glance

Top things to See and Do in Grindelwald

Grassy Grindelwald

Hidden lake

Bachalpsee bathing

Laid-back evenings

Lively evenings

Eating out

Superb scenery at C&M

A quick quiche at Backeri-Konditorei-Café Ringgenberg

On foot

Trains

Buses

Summer lifts

Walking

First to Bachalpsee

SIMILAR DESTINATIONS

Where we go in Grindelwald

Hotel Derby

Hotel Eiger

Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald

Hotel Spinne

Hotel Central Wolter

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