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A spectacular large mountain village set at the foot of the impressive `North Face' of the Eiger.
grindelwald
Spectacular scenery surrounds this lively resort at 3,458 feet, Grindelwald enjoys chaletstyle houses and plenty of shops and activities, yet within minutes you can be up in the mountains in fantastic walking country, with some of the best paths and views in the Bernese Oberland.
INFORMATION Airport: Zürich. Local Transport: Regular trains run down to Lauterbrunnen valley and Interlaken. Cable cars and gondolas take you high up the mountains. Fly Luggage: Operates to Grindelwald. Transfers: 2nd class rail transfers included. 1st class rail travel is available for a supplement of £16. Transfer time is approx. 3¼ hours from Zürich and 4 hours from Geneva. The largest mountain resort in the Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald has a prime, central location with easy access by rail, cable car and gondola to both sides of the valley, encompassing a lion's share of the best paths in the Jungfrau region. The permanently snow capped peaks of the Jungfrau and the awesome `north face' of the Eiger with its dramatic glaciers in full view, are the reason why Grindelwald has become so famous all over the world. There are plenty of cafés, restaurants and a good variety of shops. In high season there is a weekly village festival for all to enjoy. Activities include an excellent sports centre with indoor heated pool, gymnasium, sauna, ice-skating and a 9-hole golf course.
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1 Stunning location of the Royal Park hotel surrounded by the mountains 2 Beautiful mountain backdrop of Grindelwald 3 Cows graze in the lush fields of Grindelwald 4 Hiking over Grindelwald
see & do
FOOD & DRINK Bistros, cafes, stublis, elegant gourmet restaurants, mountain restaurants with Italian, French, Swiss, Asian and American menus can be found in Grindelwald plus the bars and discos in the many hotels. CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS The local history museum shows a remarkable collection, started by local people many years ago, reflecting the origins of a village, which relied initially on farming alone and then developed into an international tourist resort. WALKING On the other side of the valley the mountains are less steep and offer many of the most rewarding walks in the Bernese Oberland to gain height without too much effort, you can take the `First' gondola up to 6,900 feet for a huge variety of fabulous scenic walks taking in Bachalpsee, Schynige Platte or Bussalp. Alternatively go up the Männlichen gondola to meet the cable car down to Wengen.
experiences
Whether you wish to be pampered or want to try something new, this diverse resort will be the right choice for you. Not only the Sports Centre offers wellness but many hotels also have private facilities for relaxation, sauna, massage and beauty treatment. There is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. You can arrange all these activities locally too: river rafting, golf, tennis, mountain biking, Nordic walking, climbing and via ferrata. JUNGFRAUJOCH £31 per person. Departs: Daily leave 7.15am, return train 12.45pm. Take an early morning trip to the Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe. Enjoy the dawn delights of an untouched Alpine wonder world and visit the ice palace. MÄNNLICHEN The longest gondola cableway in Europe takes you up to Männlichen in half an hour. From the top you can enjoy the unique view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. 145
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