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The largest of the Bernese Oberland mountain resorts, this bustling village is surrounded by excellent skiing, opposite the awesome peak of the Eiger.
Church at Grindelwald
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Grindelwald has is own ski area First plus has easy access to the Jungfrau region, Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen. Suitable for all grades of skiing and boasting lots of long, gentle slopes, ideal for intermediates. The bustling village has a town feel with its own individual charm and friendly atmosphere.
MOUNTAIN FACTS JUNGFRAU REGION PISTE MAP
Wetterhorn 3701m Schreckhorn 4078m Eiger 3970m Mönch 4099m JUNGFRAUJOCH Top of Europe 3454m Jungfrau 4158m Breithorn 3782m Gspaltenhorn 3437m SCHILTHORN 2971m Birg 2676m
Transfer Time 3 hours from Zürich Altitude Pistes 2971m, Resort 1034m Pistes 213km (Jungfrau region) Terrain Parks 4 (Jungfrau region) Lift Pass 6 days Adult from £116 Youth from £93 16-19 years Child from £58 6-15 years Ski & board school adult and child prices Private lessons 2 hours 4 hours 1 - 2 people £89 £168 3 - 4 people £99 £188 Rental Ski Ski + Boot Board Board + Boot Standard £76 £120 £76 £120 Superior £103 £156 £103 £156 Child £38 £59 £52 £84 Prices are for 6 days hire.
ISELTWALD B R I E N Z E R S Oberjoch 2486m Grosse Scheidegg 2006m
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Eigergletscher 2320m Salzegg KI. SCHEIDEGG 2061m Alpiglen 1615m Brandegg Bort 1570m Oberhaus Bodmi Läger Holenstein
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First 2168m
Schiltgrat 2145m Lauberhorn 2472m Tschuggen Wengernalp 1873m Bumps Gimmelwald 1390m MÜRREN 1638m
Bärgelegg Schreckfeld
Allmendhubel 1912m Maulerhubel
Gummi Sattelegg MÄNNLICHEN 2230m Innerwengen WENGEN 1274m Trümmelbach Grütschalp 1489m Stechelberg 867m Winteregg
GRINDELWALD 1034m
GRUND 943m
LAUTERBRUNNEN 796m
Saxeten 1102m
WILDERSWIL 584m
Heimwehfluh Därligen Leissigen E R S E E
BÖNIGEN
INTERLAKEN 567m
West Unterseen
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GOLDSWIL E E RINGGENBERG Harder Kulm 1322m
Waldegg BEATENBERG 1200m NIEDERHORN
LOCAL INFORMATION
Experience the Jungfrau region
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Easy runs 23 Intermediate runs 34 Advanced runs 14 Cross-country trails 31km
Snow cannons 164
LIFT PASS Jungfrau regional pass covers whole Jungfrau region. Supplement payable to Jungfraujoch and Mürren to Schilthorn, valid on uphill trip only. Free ski bus. BEGINNERS Kleine Scheidegg is recommended for its higher nursery slopes. First is home to the Oberjoch blue run which has a designated slow speed zone. INTERMEDIATES Ideal intermediate terrain, Kleine Scheidegg has long blues and gentle reds. First has some challenging reds and Männlichens gentle slopes can take you right down to Grindelwald. ADVANCED Several black slopes are available, including the challenging Black Rock on the Eiger and the famous Lauberhorn Worldcup downhill piste. APRÈS SKI The main street is lined with bars, cafes and restaurants as well as the popular snow bars at the end of the slopes, plus many hotels are hosts to live music. 42
ACTIVITIES Winter hiking, snowshoe walking, and Grindelwald is home to the Europes longest sledge run (15km) from Faulhorn. For an alternative to snow sports, Grindelwald has a superb indoor sports centre with pool, large ice rink, fitness centre, bowling and a cinema. SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS See p34, Interlaken for details. FAMILIES Accompanied by Snowli, the Swiss Ski School mascot, the young guests are entertained in nearby Bodmi. There's even a special Snowli bus to take the little ones safely from the village to the nursery slopes. The kindergarten is available Monday to Friday (half or whole day for children from three years). The Sunshine crèche on the Männlichen is also easily accessible from the village. See Wengen for more information. The Swiss ski school offers childrens ski school for all levels from four years. Prices on request. Prebooking is recommended.
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