Grindelwald [1] is a mountain village in Bernese Oberland in Swiss Alps.

Travel to Grindelwald - Visa Requirements

Car, or regular train service from Interlaken are the main options. Train journey time is a little above half an hour and usually cost 8-12 franks. Interlaken has connections to other major Swiss cities.

Charter/Tour buses, taxis, and car rentals are also possibilities. Mysterytours [2] offers some options, as does Fun-rental Interlaken. Only 30 minutes by scooter to Grindelwald from Interlaken.

In summer and early fall, is also possible to hike into Grindelwald from well-marked Bernese Oberland trails, with or without the assistance of gondolas / cable-cars.

Tours and Getting around Grindelwald

A local bus service [3] can get you to nearby destinations.

Grindelwald tourist attractions and sightseeing

There is an information centre in the village. There is also a local history museum.

Grindelwald city tours

Grindelwald is a ski resort. Also a starting point for Eiger and Wetterhorn tails.

  • Take a mountain train trip [4] through Kleine Scheidegg (2061m) up to Jungfraujoch (3454m) where there is an observation terrace and "ice palace".
  • If you enjoy dancing, go to the Plaza Night Club. They play great techno mixes of Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop!
  • Information about the outdoors in Grindelwald: tierrawiki.org [5]

Grindelwald souvenirs and shopping

Grindelwald Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Grindelwald has several good restaurants, all on the main road.

  • Jasmine Garden - chinese restaurant, recommended
  • Tom's hut - great pizzas in a nice chalet

Grindelwald nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay

  • Sunstar Grindelwald(4* Directly adjacent to gondola, 100m walk), CH-3818 Grindelwald, ☎ +41 33 854 77 77(grindelwald@sunstar.ch, fax: +41 33 854 77 70), [6].  
  • The Downtown Lodge [7], Grindelwald. Tel: +41 33 828 77 30, downtown-lodge@jungfrau.ch. Typically you would want to book ahead of time during the winter versus the summer.

Internet & Hotspots

Foto Grindelwald [8] is an Internet-Cafe in Grindelwald.

Get out

  • First-Bahn - Gondola to hiking/skiing.
  • Mountain train - A mountain train from Grindelwald goes up to Kleine Scheidegg.

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