Travel Answers

hi everyone, i want to ask where is the cheapest(yet enjoyable) place to go skiing in interlaken area ? and this is also my first time skiing, so does the weather condition affect the ski area such as the place is closed etc ? because as far as the weather forecast told me, there will be snow fall on the day i plan to ski. so how is it?

What can we expect to find in Grindelwald in January--weather (throughout the Bernese Oberland), amount of snow, conditions (can we do a bit of hiking, and where are easy/short hikes)? Also plan to sledge and hear that easy run from Grindelwald First is best bet, but are there other easy runs? Thinking of going to Murren or Wengen to walk around a bit--which is recommended? Thank you!

Please can anybody tell me what time the supermarket will close on SATURDAY JULY 7th? WE arrive at about 16.00 and want to know if there will be time to shop. Thanks

Hello all, I am going to visit Interlaken and Grindelwald coming week for three days with my friends. Our agenda is to visit Jungfrau. I know there are 2 different routes to go up and both are awesome. But I came to know that it is also possible to walk down from Jungfrau (i mean without train). I want to know is it really possible? and how much time would it take? also the travel cost for round-trip through Jungfraujoch is very expensive, so we are thinking to take one-way ticket from Interlaken to Jungfrau and on return walk down ourselves. Please give your opinion if its possible or not? regards

can anyone tell me how long it takes to get from munich to salzburg austria and from salzburg to grindlewald by train? and how difficult is the trip. thanks

Hi friends... we are a couple looking for a chalet in or around grindelwald at a small budget of around CHF100/night. our top priority are excellent views and if possible decent connectivity to a nearby station or a bus stop. we are absolutely ok with staying a little away from the central town. have gone through interhome without much luck. would appreciate if someone could share their experiences / recommend some options. Thanks!!

Which way is the most scenic way via Grindelwald or Via Lauterbrunnen? Also can you get off the train at Kleine Scheidegg and catch a later train down the mountain? Thanks for your response.

I know I am asking so far in advance ie July 2011 but having just returned from Interlaken and visited Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen hubby and I looking to go to one of these areas but rather than staying in a hotel are looking for a mid range priced apartment. Obviously would like it quite centrally. Any suggestions. Looked on TA and the Jasmine Apartments seem to get good reviews but was a bit pricey. Thanks.

Is there a COOP with self-serve in Grindelwald ? Or could any expert advice those economical eateries in Grindelwald. Thanks in advance

Two of us are going to Grindelwald, and other places in Switzerland, in mid-July before most Swiss go on holiday on July 17. We are wondering whether we need to book accommodations ahead of time or if we'll be able to find space in mid-level hotels or inns when we get there. Which hikes do you recommend, aside from the Kleine Sheidegg hike to Lauterbrunnen? Oh, and while we're talking about that hike, can we do the hike and get back to Grindelwald via train all in one day? Any tips are welcome. Thanks.

We will have a small group of 14 persons wanting to stay in Grindelwald for 3 nights from 10 May. My favourite hotel, Hotel Bernerhof is closed so any suggestions for a similar hotel at Grindelwald that would be open? This is for 2011. I know it's a long way off, fortunately, as it is amazing what is booked out for this year. Makes you wonder if there was a financial recession.

Hi we have never been to the Alps or a ski resort before and will not be skiing. we are are coming to Grindelwald for 3 nights as i have never seen snowy mountains! we are travelling with our 3 month old baby and will be using a baby carrier some of the time so she will be strapped to us but also keen to bring the buggy pram so it she is sleeping we can still go out to eat. is a standard buggy okay aroung the resort town? are there pavements or cleared areas or are we unrealitic to think we could push her around a snowy resort town.urgent advice please as we fly this friday thanks k

We are spending a very short time in Europe in September, travelling in a camper van (2 adults, 3 kids) and trying to see as much as we can. We will only be able to spend 2 days in the Alps and were thinking of Grindelwald as you can stay there in the van. Being Aussie kids, they are desperate to see and touch snow and throw snowballs! What is the best way to reach the snow in mid September? What is the best value for money gondola/cable car/train ride if we only have one or two days in Switzerland? Is Grindelwald the best place to go to enjoy our very short stay in the country? Any other tips or suggestions? Thanks

We are going for our first trip to Switzerland - a seven day trip & we will be based in Grindelwald. We want to explore and enjoy this and the nearby areas rather than travelling to all corners of Switzerland during the trip (an exception might be Zermat since my friend is keen to visit it). I believe the best travel option is the Swiss Card which will cover the return trip from Zurich airport to Grindelwald and give us 50% discount on all other fare. Any ideas if this is the most economical thing to do? Also is it cheaper to buy items like the Swiss Card and Swiss Pass outside Switzerland? We heard that to promote tourism, lower rates/discount is given if purchased outside Switzerland. I would be grateful for any advise and help with this.

Hello. We are travelling to Grindelwld July 09. We are 5 adults and a baby and we are looking for a place to stay not very expensive... Youth hostel is full and other places are very expensive. Any suggestion?? Tank you.

Am planning for summer 09. Am thinking of hiking either Grindelwald to Rosenlaui OR Rosenlaui to Meiringen w/ backpack. Which is the more scenic? Which is the tougher? How much time should be alloted for each?

I will be spending a week in Grindelwald end of Jan 2009. I want to ski and explore the nearby area. Are there any local tour operators that offer day trips etc?

Please suggest me where i can find the best authentique Kaseschnitte and Fondue restaurant in Grindelwald. Thanks!

We stay at Grindelwald 12/6/2008 till 16/6/2008. Is it possible to give us any suggestions for what are the most interesting trails when you have only three days? Whe are in a group of 5 men. Some have no experience some have. Schynnige Platte First is already at my list. Thanks

WIll there be snow around in grindelwald in the month of MAy. Also how to get to Manlichen Bahn from grindelwald station, Will there be snow there in MAnlichen Bahn in the month of may? PLease forward reply to abhinavsood@fastmail.fm ---- thank you!

Is there a best time of day in July to photograph the Subject lake and is the return walk to the station up or down grade and 45 minutes also?

We will be staying in Grindelwald the week prior to Christmas and are looking for a good place to go for Christmas and New Years. I have heard New Years is great in Germany. Perhaps Munich? We are having difficulty figuring out how to get there (train or plane and which ones) as well as deciding where to go. Any suggestions or advise will be greatly appreciated.

Hi, Is hotel belair eden good? How can one travel to murren and schillthorn from grindelwald Is it possible to go to interlaken from grindelwald and be back by night to grindelwald? Regards, Vpas

how easy is it to walk around the area Grindlewald First. Noticed that somebody stated that the walk Grosse Scheidegg to First Marmot trail was closed wish to do this in the middle of may this year. Have got 1.2500 walking maps of area plus the printouts from the website states 1hr 45 mins is this realistic and how easy is it to follow the swiss footpaths Many thanks

Hi, I am planning a trip in February to Grindelwald for 6 people and we need to get from Zurich airport to Grindelwald. Is there any kind of shuttle service or transport company for hire? We have excess luggage and concerned that the train may be too difficult for some of the elders. I understand that we don't need a car in the town so we are just looking for a ride to and from the airport. Many thanks! Denise

Just how good are the facilities for hang gliding in and around Grindelwald? I have just returned from there and understand you can get a short-packed hang glider up to the top of the 'First' cable car station but how about access on the mountain railways and roads ? I am a member of a UK hang gliding club and am exploring the possibilities of arranging a club holiday there in the future, Ken

Anyone know? Also, is it possible to ski there at the end of November?

hi there can anyone give me some advice on walks in and around interlaken preferably taking in some mountain scenery. What is the best map system to use and what will the weather be like. Are these hikes suitable for the middle of May. many thanks for any help

I'm Terttu from Finland and I'm going to travel to Bern and then continue to Grindelwald. Could someone give some advice about the best way to get there. Thank you very much in advance.

I would staying in Grindelwald for 1 night and I would llike to do some sight-seeing in and around Grindelwald itself. (No travelling to Jungfraujoch, Mürren, Schlithorn etc. as this is already done before). Please suggest the best. Are there good waterfalls near Grindelwald ? How can I reach the Botanical Alpine Flower garden on the Schynige Platte ? How long would it take to reach there?