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Grindelwald
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Resort Information
The Jungfrau region is an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering superb walking opportunities and an excellent linked transport system of mountain railways and cable cars. Wengen is a pretty traffic-free village with a timeless quality, set against the mighty Jungfrau. Grindelwald is located in its own valley nestled against Mounts Eiger and First and rolling meadows. Both villages are lively and colourful with flower decked chalets, cafés, restaurants and shops. There is a huge range of activities and places to visit, including Europe's highest railway station and the Jungfrau UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
Our Opinion
· Beautiful mountain villages and awe-inspiring scenery · Superb range of excursions and activities · Over 300 miles of marked walking trails · A visit to the Jungfraujoch (3454m) and the Sphinx viewpoint is a must for every visitor
Activities
· minigolf · mountain biking · tennis · bowling · golf in nearby Interlaken · sailing on nearby Lake Thun · outdoor swimming pool (Wengen) · sports centre in Grindelwald (from June) with facilities that include indoor swimming pool, spa centre with Finnish sauna, outside area, sun terrace, steam bath and gym · summer concerts held regularly, as well as street festivals and processions
Facilities
· bars · discos · cafés · shops · cinema · bank · post office · doctor · pharmacy
Getting About
There is a comprehensive network of trains and buses so it is really easy to get around as part of a walk or excursion. The Swiss Card gives discounts on these journeys or alternatively the Jungfraubahnen pass gives unlimited travel in the region (excluding Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn).
Strollers
This widely varied walking area provides a range of gentle walks, especially around the picturesque villages of Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren.
Ramblers
The route from Männlichen, between Grindelwald and Wengen, to Kleine Scheidegg and the foot of the famous Eiger North Face offers splendid panoramas. All paths are carefully marked with approximate walking times.
Hikers
The Bernese Oberland is a beautiful region offering some great hikes through flower strewn meadows surrounding by inspiring peaks like the world famous Eiger. Do not miss the Glacier Gorge beneath Grindelwald's lower glacier. Many wonderful walks lead back to Grindelwald from the First Gondola.
Sightseeing
Jungfraubahnen Pass: £80
6 consecutive days unlimited rail travel in the Jungfrau region (Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn not included) Jungfraujoch: £49 (£29)
Take the train through the north face of the Eiger to the highest station in Europe and the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Schilthorn: £32 (£20)
Visit the 'James Bond' mountain above Mürren for spectacular views Schynige Platte*: £18
Take the train from Wilderswil with fantastic lake views to this famous alpine garden
* Included with Jungfraubahnen Pass
Prices in brackets are the excursion prices with the Jungfraubahnen Pass. Choose which day you go as excursions are independent.
Twin Centre Suggestion
The mountain resorts of Wengen and Grindelwald make a superb combination with Lake Geneva or Lake Lucerne. Why not combine Grindelwald with Zermatt and Davos on the Glacier Express Tour?
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