Travel Guide
Grindelwald
Switzerland
Best time to go: December–March, June–September
Sights
- Eiger North Face – The famous face right above the village.
- First – The Cliff Walk, the First Flyer and a scooter ride down.
- Bachalpsee – A mountain lake reflecting the Schreckhorn.
- Glacier Gorge – Walkways through the gorge of the Lower Glacier.
- Männlichen panoramic trail – An easy hike to Kleine Scheidegg.
- Pfingstegg – A toboggan run and trails above the village.
Food & nightlife
- Raclette and fondue – In chalet restaurants with wood stoves.
- Mountain huts – Rösti and macaroni with views of the Eiger.
- Cake from the bakery – An afternoon treat in the village after the hike.
- Sledging evening – In winter: fondue and sledging at night.
Day trips
- Jungfraujoch – By Eiger Express and Jungfrau Railway to the glacier.
- Wengen – A car-free village on a sunny terrace.
- Grosse Scheidegg – A pass hike towards Meiringen.
Good to know
- When to go
- December–March, June–September
- Getting around
- Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken; the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher.
- Tipping
- Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
- Power
- Plug type J/C, 230 V.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
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