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The Area
Grindelwald, thanks to its magnificent setting, has been
attracting British guests from the end of the 18th century. The town is
in a valley surrounded by high mountains n ot least of which is the
renowned Eiger with its imposing
North Face. There is a maze of walking routes from either Grindelwald
itself or from the top of local gondalas, mountain railways or post bus
routes that will have you quickly looking down on this stunning valley
and at the same time up to the imposing surrounding mountains. You can
take the railway to the Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station
with its permanent snow and ice, and we even have a walk in our booklet
from this station.
The Centre
Grindelwald is undoubtedly one of the busiest centres in the Swiss
Mountains in the summer bringing a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located
centrally in the Bernese Oberaland, it has a wide selection of
restaurants, useful if you choose to be B&B onl y at the Lauberhorn. We
have chosen two hotels away from the bustle, but still
within easy reach of the main town with it’s wide selection of shops. It
has a railway connecting it with other areas around the valley and to
Interlaken which has connections directly to the main Swiss cities.
There is an indoor swimming pool and an ice rink to enjoy outside of
walking.
The Walking
There are 300 km of walking trails around Grindelwald with walks for
all abilities. You can utilise the post bus, gondola and mountain
railway network to take away the climbs so you can choose from a
selection of contour or down hill routes. Amongst them, the
high-altitude walk from First to Bachalpsee, the Faulhorn mountain hotel
and continuing to the Schynige Platte ranking among the most beautiful
hikes of the region. Walk along the foot of the North Face of the Eiger
with this daunting spectacle towering above you. The choice of walks in
the immediate area will astound you and if you travel a little further
afield over the
Grosse Scheidegg mountain pass or into Lauterbrunnen valley, more
opportunities await you.
Getting There
Fly either to Zurich, Basle or Geneva, taking 3, 3 and 3½
hours respectively.
Hotels
We have chosen two
hotels:
 The
Hotel Kirchbuhl This
4* hotel is located in a quiet sunny location with commanding views. It
is a 10 minute walk or 3 minute bus ride from the train station. The
hotel has been in the Brawand family for 4 generations, and the old
fashioned traditional hospitality is as alive now as it was when the
hotel was opened in 1900. All rooms have a balcony with spectacular
views of the surrounding mountain glacier world.
The
Hotel Lauberhorn
is a 2* hotel, it has been built in the typical Swiss chalet-style and
is well located on the sunny side of Grindelwald. It is in a quiet
location a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride from the train station.
Run by husband & wife team Conny & Beni who promote an informal
and friendly atmosphere. All ooms (except S t a n d a rd rooms)
have balconies, for a supplement you can have a superior room which are
recently renovated and views towards the Eiger or even newer rooms with
views towards the Eiger or the Wetterhorn.
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