Set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Jungfrau mountain range, with the breathtaking Eiger as their backdrop, Grindelwald with Wengen offer over 210kms of well marked pistes, with many long intermediate runs. The resort had easy access via the mountain train, gondola and cable car to the 'Jungfrau' ski region. The local area pass covers Wengen and Grindelwald, whilst the Jungfrau whole area pass covers Mürren in addition. Grindelweld is an unspoit, traffic-free mountain village with plenty of charm and character with a long tradition of hospitality and friendliness. The resort is dotted with chocolate box chalets, yet the centre has a bustling and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Non-skiers have fantastic winter walking possibilities with the non-skiers lift pass, whilst the village has numerous shops, cosy stublis and cafés.
Activities
Sports centre with pool, wellness centre with sauna and massage, curling, ice skating, bowling, snowshoeing, tobogganing, sleigh rides, winter walking paths. Helicopter rides.
Eating out
The village of Grindewald has an abundance of over 60 restaurants to choose from, with many being hotel based. There is a tremendous range from simple fast food to gourmet eateries, some of which serve typical Alpine favourites. There are seven restaurant
Other amenities
Train to the Jungfraujoch World Heritage Site. Piz Gloria revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn above Mürren. Many cleared paths with magnificent views on pedestrian lift pass. Ice hockey. Cinema. Visit Bern and Interlaken
- Transfer time: Geneva 3 hrs 30 mins (coach), Zurich 3 hrs 30 Mins (train)
- Currency: Euro
Suitability
- Beginners: 5
- Intermediates: 5
- Advanced: 4
- Snowboarding: 4
Resort statistics
- Resort height: 1034m
- Ski range: 1034-2971m
- Total kilometres of piste: Area 165kms
- Number of runs: Area : Blue 23 Red 34 Black 19
- Number of lifts: Area: Draglifts 10, Chairlifts 20, Cablecars 4, Gondolas 2, Funicular 1, Mountain Railways 3
