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Grindelwald

Grindelwald is a hospitable glacier village, which lies in a picturesque valley surrounded by marvelous alpine landscape. The awesome ice-topped mountains - Eiger, Wetterhorn, Mönch and Jungfrau are world known, forming substantial part of the Grindelwald's scenery. The mountain settlement is located in the german speaking part of Switzerland but one can speak to locals in three languages: German, English and French. Grindelwald is amongst the twenty-five largest communities in Switzerland and boasts to be the second largest community in the canton of Berne. It neighbours community districts like Scheidegg, Grindel, Bach, Holzmatten, Bussalp, Waergistal and Itramen.

The charming village lies at a height of 1050 m above sea level, as the total territory of Grindelwald ranges from altitude of 720 m to height of 4107 m above sea level. Grindelwald's mountains are really exceptional and the territory is alternating - the lowest point is Luetschental – 720m and the peak of Moench is the highest one - 4107 m above sea level. This northern side of the Swiss Alps provides stunning views to the visitors and the district of Grindelwald has been inspiring many writers and composers through years. Thus, the Bernese chronicler Albert Jahn has used this region as a subject of his writings, describing it as "surrounded by spectacular mountains, superior to those in Chamouny".

Popular as both a summer and winter resort, Grindelwald offers excellent conditions for various sport activities. Skiers will certainly appreciate the large areas with slopes for any kind of skiing abilities. Together with the beginners and intermediates, also ski experts will enjoy the challenging slopes at the Eiger glacier. 2 funiculars and 2 Gondola cableways provide fast and convenient linkage to the Kleine Scheidegg area shared with Wengen, making Grindelwald one of the best resorts from which to explore the Jungfrau region. The non-skiers will enjoy a huge variety of winter activities, from tobogganing and ice-skating to walking on groomed winter hiking tracks. 300 km signed walking, hiking and mountain paths are available, providing stunning views to the hikers. Fixed rope routs lead to the spectacular areas of Schwarzhorn and Rotstock.

The Grindelwald region offers many other sport activities, such as climbing and paragliding in the rocky mountain parts, fishing in the alpine lakes, horse-back riding, golf, etc. Bikers can take advantage of the 160 km area of marked routes, tennis adherents will dispose with 20 km of indoor and 6 sand outdoor tennis courts. Whatever you do during the day, there is nothing else more relaxing than a sauna or massage. The wellness centers of Grindelwald can offer you such services, as well as swimming pools and fitness facilities. You wonder what to do in the evening or in your spare time? Do not worry, because Grindelwald has much to offer you, starting from various types of restaurants to traditional folklore evenings and various night-life opportunities. Gourmets will choose among the different types of cuisine: the old and new recipes from the Swiss cuisine, delicious vegetarian meals, superb fish dishes, Italian and Asian specialties. Take a tea at a sun terrace and relax with the wonderful mountain panorama in front.

Families and groups are warmly welcome in the village, renown with its hospitality. There is a wide selection of lodging options like different category hotels, apartments, inns, mountain hostels and huts, camping sites and even unusual offers like sleeping in the straw. For any kind of preference there is an opportunity, just come and discover the beauties of Grindelwald.

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