Walking Holiday Switzerland - Grindelwald

Grindelwald, thanks to its magnificent setting, has been attracting British guests from the end of the 18th century. The town is in a valley surrounded by high mountains not least of which is the renowned Eiger with its imposing North Face. There is a maze of walking routes from either Grindelwald itself or from the top of local gondolas mountain railways or post bus routes that will have you quickly looking down on this stunning valley and at the same time up to the imposing surrounding mountains. You can take the railway to the Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station with its permanent snow and ice, and we even have a walk in our booklet from this station.

Grindelwald is undoubtedly one of the busiest centres in the Swiss Mountains in the summer bringing a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located centrally in the Bernese Oberland, it has a wide selection of restaurants useful if you choose to be B&B only at the Lauberhorn. We have chosen two hotels away from the bustle but still within easy reach of the main town with its wide selection of shops. It has a railway connecting it with other areas around the valley and to Interlaken which has connections directly to the main Swiss cities. There is an indoor swimming pool and an ice rink to enjoy outside of walking.

There are over 180 miles of walking trails around Grindelwald with walks for all abilities. You can utilise the post bus gondola and mountain railway network to take away the climbs so you can choose from a selection of contour or downhill routes. Amongst them the high-altitude walk from First to Bachalpsee, the Faulhorn mountain hotel and continuing to the Schynige Platte ranking among the most beautiful hikes of the region. Walk along the foot of the North Face of the Eiger with this daunting spectacle towering above you. The choice of walks in the immediate area will astound you and if you travel a little further afield over the Grosse Scheidegg mountain pass or into Lauterbrunnen valley more opportunities await you. 

Walk Grading
Self-Guided - Easy, Moderate and Challenging

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Included Not Included ü 7 night’s accommodation û Lunches & drinks with meals ü 7 breakfasts and dinners (B&B only at Hotel Lauberhorn) û Travel Insurance (required) ü Route notes & walking map Optional Extras Ø ‘With flights’ includes typical flight prices from London to Zurich, rail tickets between Zurich and Grindelwald, plus a Swiss Half Fare Card. Flights from many local airports are also available (exact price for your dates available on request) Ø Train travel from London St Pancras is available. Second class return tickets are typically £349 or first class tickets are available with a typical additional supplement of £120 (exact prices for your dates are available on request) All prices valid for 2023 Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights half board in a shared twin/double standard room. Hotel Kirchbuhl**** Dates With Flights Own Flights 20-May 27-May 1634 1349 28-May 1-Jul 1934 1649 2-Jul 12-Aug 2034 1749 13-Aug 30-Sep 1934 1649 01-Oct 02-Oct 1634 1349 Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights bed & breakfast in a shared twin/double standard room. Hotel Lauberhorn** Dates With Flights Own Flights 20-May 16-Aug 15-Jun 02-Oct 1190 905 16-Jun 15-Aug 1280 995 VH13

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Hotel Lauberhorn 3*, Grindelwald

Hotel Kirchbühl - 4 Star

Availability Information

Walking is possible from May until October with a risk of snow affecting the higher routes in the first and last of these months.

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit. 

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