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Leisure destinations

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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Definitely a must see. A bit pricy (USD 200 per person) but worth it.

https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe/

Book your tickets and seating reservation ahead of time!! You can either take the train from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg OR go to the “Terminal” station by bus or by car and take the “Eiger Express” (the new cable car) to Eiger glacier. I would recommend the later. From either Kleine Scheidegg or Eiger Glacier you then take the special train which takes you through the mountain of Eiger Northface all the way up to Jungfraujoch. If you are not comfortable booking this online you can book this e.g. directly at the train station in Grindelwald.









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First - Top of Adventure

Also a must go. You should do the “Cliff walk” up on First – very spectacular. Or you hike to the lake Bachalp. Also much adventure stuff on First such as the First Glider or Mountain Carts.

https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/grindelwaldfirst/ 

You can reach First by the First cable car. Simply take the bus from the apartment directly to the lower station of the cable car or walk from the apartment down to the village and along the main road until you see the First station to your left (about 30 min walk).

When you plan those activities, make sure to book them in advance and go up to First in the morning before lunch time. In the afternoon, waiting queues might become quite long.

UNFORTUNATELY WE CURRENTLY NEED TO ADVISE YOU AGAINST USING THE FIRST ACTIVITIES. The operator of those activites (Jungfrau Bahnen) simply selling too many tickets, so that waiting queues are up to 2h already in the morning. It's a pity - but maybe you simply want to enjoy First through a hike to Bachalpsee (lake Bachalp - see below) or to Grosse Scheidegg.

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Pfingstegg

The Pfingstegg is located opposite the First, on the other side of the valley. The gondola takes you up in a few minutes. A summer toboggan run awaits you at the top, as well as the "Zip-Line", a leisurely, relaxed ride through the treetops. Various hikes also start from the station.

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Hiking

There is plenty of hiking trails available around Grindelwald. 
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Panoramic trail

From Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg in 2h. Easy hike without many differences in altitude with a permanent panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

You will reach Männlichen by the Männlichen cable car from the "Terminal". Go there by car or take the bus 122 to the "Bahnhof" and then bus 121 to Terminal. 

Leaving Männlichen at 2230 metres above sea level follow the easy and distinctive path in a southerly direction. Along the eastern flank of the Tchuggen, keeping a steady height, to reach Honegg. Making a loop around the rocky spur of the Lauberhorn you arrive at Rotstöckli. From here the Kleine Scheidegg at 2061 metres above sea level is no longer far.

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Bort-Grindelwald

From the “Bort” middle station of the "First" gondola lift down to Grindelwald in 2 hours. Nice, easy hike for children too.

To get to the starting point of the tour, you have to take the First gondola lift in the village to the first station, Bort. At the top there is also a nice alpine playground and a mountain restaurant. The trail leads via Schwarzigenhäusern over Mühlebach back towards the valley. The path is asphalted and suitable for prams. At Mühlebach it would also be possible to take the bus back to the village.

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Apple Fritter Trail

From Holenstein (middle station of Männlichen cable car) to Brandegg (restaurant with world class Apple Fritters) in 2-2.5h. From there hike down or take the train down to Grindelwald.

The Apple Fritter Trail combines learning with a fabulous landscape. The Fruit Nature Trail leads across lush meadows, flower-filled fields and secluded woods from Holenstein to Brandegg. At the 6 information boards along the way you can test and improve your knowledge of fruit. On your way through the splendid scenery you'll naturally be walking towards the imposing backdrop of the Eiger, The Brandegg restaurant awaits you with some of the world's best apple fritters.

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Liselotte trail

Lush meadows, singing alphorns, cowbells and cheeky marmots.
From Männlichen down to middle station "Holenstein" in 1.5-2h. In the Männlichen mountain restaurant, be sure to get the map with the posts - then the kids will have a lot of fun hiking. Back down at the middle station take the cable car down to Grindelwald.

From Grindelwald Terminal the gondola lift "Männlichen" takes young and old to the top. Lieselotte is already waiting for the guests. Her alpine playground offers many opportunities to let off steam. 

There are many exciting things to discover on the hiking trail. Enjoy the beautiful landscape, the view of the snow-covered mountain peaks and the 13 play stations. With so much fun and games, hiking is particularly enjoyable.

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Alpenvogelpark – alpine birds park

Take bus 128 from main station to bus stop “Oberer Gletscher – Hotel Wetterhorn” or go there by car. Hike up to the birds park and back down. Take the same bus back. About 1.5h hike. Great for kids.

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Brandegg - Grindelwald

From Brandegg in 1h easy downhill walk down to Grindelwald Terminal.
Hike up from Grindelwald "Grund" train station or take the train from Grindelwald in the direction to "Kleine Scheidegg" and exit at station "Brandegg". Enjoy a drink or lunch at the mountain restaurant - highly recommended. Make sure you don't miss the apple fritters - they are well known for those at Brandegg. Hike down to the Terminal station and take the bus or train back to Grindelwald.











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First - Bachalpsee

A nice 2h round hike to the blue jewel of the Bernese Oberland - the most photographed lake in Europe “Bachalpsee”.
Take the cable car from Grindelwald to "First" and hike 1h to the lake. The first few meters are very steep, afterwards the path is very flat. Have a picnic at the lake and enjoy the unbeatable panoramic. Hike the same way back.

The hike starts at the First mountain station. The hike leads along a wide and developed path to the Bachalpsee. The trail leads past alpine meadows in a gentle up and down to the lake. On the way back, you take the same path as on the way there.

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First - Schreckfeld

A nice 1h hike from "First" down to the middle station “Schreckfeld”. Easy walk, great also for kids.

Follow this trail as it descends from First in the direction of the bottom station of the Oberjoch chairlift, along the natural «Chlofen» track and past the former Schiltlift bottom station until you arrive at a junction where the trail continues to Grosse Scheidegg. Turn right at the junction to continue to Schreckfeld. This short hike offers splendid views of the Wetterhorn.

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Schreckfeld - Grosse Scheidegg

Wonderful 2-2.5h hike with amazing panoramic views.

From Grindelwald you can take the First cable car to Schreckfeld. There you get off at the intermediate station Schreckfeld. Afterwards, a comfortable path leads to Grosse Scheidegg. All along the way you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the ice-covered Bernese Alps, with the diverse alpine flora lining the path. For the way back, you can take the bus from the Grosse Scheidegg back to the valley.

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Pfingstegg - Hotel Wetterhorn

A very gratifying 1.5h walk - Very pleasant footpath at altitude with marvellous views. Take the calbe car from Grindelwald up to "Pfingstegg". Don't miss out the tree-top zipline - a great, easy and slow-moving adventure. A gently undulating, easy footpath takes you to the Milchbach Restaurant. Along the way you cross the unique geological paradise of Breitlouwina. After a short descent you reach the bus stop at the Hotel Wetterhorn.

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Activities with kids

Grindelwald is a heaven for kids - you will find plenty of great family activities your kids will love

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First Flyer & Glider

UNFORTUNATELY WE CURRENTLY NEED TO ADVISE YOU AGAINST USING THESE ACTIVITIES. The operator of those activites (Jungfrau Bahnen) simply selling too many tickets, so that waiting queues are up to 2h already in the morning.

Flying with a bird of prey can be exhilarating. That's when the eagle called First Glider takes you on an airy journey. You soar through the mountain air on your belly and enjoy the panorama and speed: first, the First Glider pulls you backwards from Schreckfeld to First at 72 kilometres an hour. On the way back, you then really take off with the Adler. It and its passengers hurtle down the 800 metre long flight route at speeds of up to 83 kilometres per hour.

Take the cable car to the "First". Take the "Flyer" (zip-line going down with 80km/h) from the top station to the middle station "Schreckfeld", From there take the "Glider".

When you plan those activities, make sure to book them in advance.

We also recommend to go up in the morning before lunch. After lunch, waiting queues can become quite long. Check actual waiting lines here:
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First Mountain Carts

UNFORTUNATELY WE CURRENTLY NEED TO ADVISE YOU AGAINST USING THIS ACTIVITY. The operator of those activites (Jungfrau Bahnen) simply selling too many tickets, so that waiting queues are up to 2h already in the morning.

Thunder three kilometres over hill and dale with the "First" Mountain Cart. Start is at "Schreckfeld", the middle station of the First cable car.

The new fun sports bike with a comfortable seat, good tyres and stable brakes will take you safely along the natural road from Schreckfeld to Bort.

The mountain cart, a mixture of go-kart and toboggan, is suitable for children with a minimum height of 135 cm. Helmets are available free of charge.

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First Trottibike Scooter

THIS IS THE ONLY FIRST ACTIVITY WHICH CURRENTLY OFFERS LESS THEN 1H WAITING TIME.

It had a fortunate start in life. The Trottibike inherited the best features of the scooter and the bicycle. You stand upright on a wide footboard and roll along pleasantly even on bumpy surfaces, thanks to the suspension fork and large tyre with tread. Need some speed? The Trottibike awaits you.

After all, it has great brakes, so you can stop at any time from Bort to Grindelwald to view the meadows and farmhouses. By the way: the Trottibike has progeny of its own.

The Mini-Trottibikes are suitable for the little visitors from 125 cm in height.

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Fly-line Pfingstegg

Glide through the treetops in a seated position

The Fly-Line is a stainless steel tube system suspended from wooden cuffs on trees in the forest, on which you float through the unique habitat at 8 to 12 km/h while sitting in a harness system on rollers. The aim is to enjoy the surroundings, immerse yourself in the world of the forest and return to the start at a slower pace.

The Fly-Line Pfingstegg starts directly below the mountain station of the Grindelwald - Pfingstegg aerial cableway and immediately disappears into the forest. The course winds its way through the trees for approx. 350 metres and ends just below the existing cable car support in the clearing. From there, a lift specially developed for this project will take you back to the starting point (the only installation in the world with a return lift).

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Toboggan run Pfingstegg

An adrenaline-fuelled experience for young and old

The Pfingstegg aerial cableway runs from the bottom station (1028 metres above sea level) to the private Pfingstegg mountain pasture (1391 metres above sea level). Here you will find the Pfingstegg summer toboggan run, where you can really enjoy the view.

With a length of 736 metres and a difference in altitude of 58 metres, you can reach a maximum speed of 40 km/h. Fun for the whole family.

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Mini Golf

18-hole mini golf course in the village centre

This beautiful 18-hole mini golf course is located on Dorfstrasse in Grindelwald. Both children and older visitors get their money's worth here. Spontaneous barbecue evenings are organised at the bar on the mini golf course.

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Ropes Park Interlaken

The Ropes Park in Interlaken is a forest playground with wooden bridges, Tarzan swings and zip lines. It is about 25 min by car from Grindelwald.

The ropes park offers both beginners and adrenaline seekers an exciting day. The park is ideal for individuals, a group of friends or the whole family. You will be provided with everything you need and you will receive safety instructions before you set off into the trees.

Kids are allowed to use the park from a highth of 1.10m. But there is also a course for the very little ones who are able to walk on their own.

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Outdoor Pool

Swimming, chilling and splashing around at the foot of the Eiger north face.

The Hellbach outdoor pool is the ideal place to relax and unwind. It's fairly small but cosy and ideal with kids when the sun is burning.

+ Swimming pool (25 m)
+ Pool for non-swimmers (20 m) with 45 m slide
+ Children's pool (approx. 8 m round pool) with awning
Waterfall with neck shower
+ Jacuzzi
+ Sunbathing lawn
+ Play area
+ Table tennis

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Where are you, little Challifloh?

Accompany Rösi the Sudeten ear butterfly on a wonderful tour and learn all kinds of exciting and educational things about nature and the animals that live here. The game is particularly suitable for families with children aged 5 and over - but not only. As there are tricky puzzles to solve along the way, the adventure is also fun for adults. All you need to take part is an internet-enabled smartphone. You will be guided to various posts via a virtual map. As soon as you are at the corresponding coordinates, the digital content is shown on the mobile phone display. In this way, you will be guided step by step through the story.

Starting point is Hotel Wetterhorn (bus stop "Oberer Gletscher") which you reach by car or by bus from Grindelwald bus station. Make sure to ask for the wooden ball at the hotel before you start - you need it for one of the posts.

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Playgrounds

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Playground Sportzentrum

Nice medium-sized playground in the middle of the village in front of the "Sportzentrum" and the tourist office. You reach this either by bus (bus stop "Grindelwald Bahnhof" or "Sportzentrum"), by car (parking in parking garage "Eiger") or by walking (20 min from the apartment).

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Adventure playground Bort

Large and very nice playground at the intermediate station "Bort" of the First cable car. You can nicely combine this with a visit to the Bort restaurant or with the adventure activities on First such as the Mountain Cart or Trottibike Scooter.

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Herdsman's playground on Männlichen

On Männlichen you will find a nice playground with a huge play-cow in the middle. You will find a swing, bowling, small trampolines and other kids fun. Combine this trip with the hike on the Liselotte trail or the panoramic trail which both are starting at Männlichen. You reach Männlichen with the cable car from Grindelwald Terminal

Restaurants

You will find many good restaurants in Grindelwald. 
These are our favorites:

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Cafe 3692

The insider tip in Grindelwald. The food is creative, extremely tasty and always a visual highlight. Attention: Only open Friday-Sunday. Menu changes daily. Reservations absolutely necessary. Also great for lunch and coffee. The cakes are the best in Grindelwald!

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Aspen

Very cosy chalet-style restaurant with high-quality regional dishes interpreted in a modern way. Well known for meat and BBQ-style dishes. Pricey but tasty and cosy. You need a car (or taxi) to get there.

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Golden India

Very tasty Indian restaurant. Great food. Ambience quite cold and sterile. But highly recommended as a take-away.

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Hotel Spinne

Probably one of the the most beautiful restaurant terrace in Grindelwald. Look for "Terrace" and/or "Mercato". Very tasty pizza and other Italian and international dishes. If the waether is good choose the terrace - otherwise go inside to the "Mercato" restaurant.

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Kreuz&Post - Challi Stübli

Enjoy regional specialties in a lovely atmosphere typical of the Bernese Oberland - rustic, traditional and wonderfully cozy. With freshly prepared dishes and delicious drinks. Definitely make sure you reserve your table in the "Calli-Stübli". Walking distance from the apartment.

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Brandegg

Very cozy restaurant right on the ski slope and hiking trail. Delicious food, especially the "Apfelküchli" (apple fritters) are a hit. Accessible by train from Grindelwald main station direction "Kleine Scheidegg" (10 min, 2 stops).

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Adlerstuben

Cosy restaurant in the Sunstar hotel. Not only traditional dishes such as fondue or the classic Cordon Bleu await you - also other smart creations meet here the nerve of connoisseurs. Meat lovers will also get their money's worth with the Emmental beef tomahawk - a real treat.
And don't miss the spacious hotel bar after dinner. Pricey.

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Schweizer Hof "Gaststübli"

Tasty lunch or dinner in Grindelwald's only 5-star hotel. Whether for a light lunch or a traditional dinner. In the cosy "Gaststübli" you can enjoy regional and Swiss specialities. If the weather is fine reserve your table on the elegant terrace in a well maintained garden setting.
Walking distance from the apartment. Pricey.

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Best huts & restaurants on your hiking tour

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Brandegg

Very cozy restaurant right on the ski slope and hiking trail. Delicious food, especially the "Apfelküchli" (apple fritters) are a hit.

On the route of "Apple fritter trail", "Romantic trail" and "Eiger trail" (last two end at Apliglen, simply hike further down to Brandegg)

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Restaurant Eigernordwand

The newly renovated restaurant is located on the Kleine Scheidegg at 2'070 meters above sea level in the midst of alpine beauty above Grindelwald and Wengen. The restaurant and the terrace offer a direct view on the Eiger north face - hard to get any closer to this majestic mountain wall. The restaurant offers self-service and a restaurant with service. The menu consists of classics from Swiss cuisine, refined with "Hüttenzauber" as well as a selection of Asian specialties.

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Alpiglen

Cosy alpine hut/restaurant. You can reach it by train, mountain-bike or walking from Grindelwald or Kleine Scheidegg, e.g. "Romantic trail" and "Eiger trail".

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Restaurant First

Berggasthaus First is a mountain inn located at the Firstbahn cableway top station, 2'167 metres above sea level. You can reach it easily in 25 minutes by taking the Firstbahn gondola lift from Grindelwald or in summer, you might choose to hike up. Berggasthaus First naturally makes an ideal base for mountain hiking (for example, the scenic hike to the Bachalpsee lake).

There is a self-service area as well as an indoor/outdoor serviced restaurant.

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Ischbodenhütte

The Ischboden hut is a small, simple and cozy mountain inn at 1'400 meters above sea level, on the road to Grosse Scheidegg. From the upper Grindelwald glacier (bus stop "Oberer Gletscher"), you reach the hut in about 40 min (see hiking tip "alpine birds park").
In summer you can walk, go by by bike or by bus. The bus stop (Alpenvogelpark) is right next to the restaurant.

You will get only homemade products. What they don't "create" themself they source from regional producers.

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Walks / Promenade routes

It does not always got to be challenging uphill/downhill hiking. Sometimes a simple walk is perfect to enjoy beautiful nature.

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Promenade routes

5 easy walks around Grindelwald from 1 - 2 h and max 6km distance. 

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Walks

3 walks directly from the apartment.

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Further activities

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Glacier Canyon

Spectacular. Definitely take a jacket - it's cold in the gorge. But the path is flat, well secured and easy to walk on, even for children and older people.

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Horse back riding

What we can definitely recommend is the riding stables. This offers horseback riding for advanced riders and activities in the riding arena for children and beginners. The stud is small and absolutely down to earth. No frills... it's all about having a good time with and on the horses. If you are interested, let us know and we can put you in contact.

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Tennis

The tennis court is public, very well maintained and offers a breathtaking natural backdrop. You can book and pay directly on site (Twint or cash) or via GotCourts. CHF 25.- per hour/court.

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Golf

Grindelwald offers a small, very relaxed 9-hole short course - golfing against the backdrop of the Eiger north face - a real experience. No handicap necessary. Just stop by, borrow a club and start golfing. A round costs CHF 40.- / adult.

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Shopping

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Lädeli uf em Stutz

Small mom&pop grocery store just 200m from the apartment. Great if you need something fast.

Opening hours:
Sat 7.30 - 19.00
Mon 8.00 - 12.00
Tue 7.30-12.00, 15.00-19.00
Thur 7.30-12.00, 15.00-19.00

Just walk 200m up on Eschengasse.

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Coop

Large supermarket. You will find everything you need. Upstairs you will also find a local cheese shop and a pharmacie.

Open every day 8.00 - 19.00

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Buri Fashion & Design

Buri Fashion & Design is a fashion and home store representing brands such as Moncler, UGG Australia, EA7, Chervo and many more in Grindelwald.

You will find the store right below the hotel Bernerhof opposite the main bus stop.




Activities within a range of
1h drive

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Lauterbrunnen / Trümmelbach waterfalls

Ten waterfalls inside the mountain, accessible via a tunnel lift - unique in Europe. They are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Trümmelbach drains the huge glacier walls of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and transports up to 20000 litres per second and 20000 tonnes of debris per year from its catchment area (24 km2), half of which is covered in snow and ice. The only glacier waterfalls in Europe that are located inside the mountain and are still accessible.

The Trümmelbach Waterfalls are part of the 72 waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, which also include the impressive Staubbachfall Waterfall. A mostly flat hike leads from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg past the water gushing down from vertical rock faces, some of which are several hundred metres high.

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Schloss Spiez (Castle)

In the so-called ‘Old Castle’ the Castle Museum is located, which explains the history of the location and the ancient castle owners. Further parts of the Castle Museum are the art exhibitions as well as the Castle Tower with a 360° panoramic view which is accessible through a stair. The Castle-Café is located in the so-called ‘Bubenberghalle’; outdoor seating is available in the Castle Courtyard. The Winery Spiez used the Castle Cellar to produce their wine from the vines around the Castle. They offer tours through the cellar and wine tasting upon request. The Castle Church is open to the public during the season. The Baroque herb garden, the rose garden, and other areas of the palace complex with fountains and flower beds are open to the public all year round.

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St. Beatus Caves

The St Beatus Caves are one of the 10 largest caves in Switzerland and, along with the Hölloch in the Muota Valley, one of the few open to the public. To date, 14 kilometres of the extensive cave system have been explored, one kilometre of which is secured for visitors. The tour covers an 87-metre drop and a total of 297 steps along grottos, chambers and gorges, as well as streams, waterfalls and imposing stalactites and stalagmites.

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Address

Frank & Tatiana Georgi
Eschengasse 32
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland

Contact

Email: info@chalet-gwaechta.ch
Phone: +41 79 207 3660
Web: www.chalet-gwaechta.ch      

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