Grindelwald Travel Forum

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?

We are going to Switzerland this summer and will be staying in the Interlaken region. We want to do the trip to the Jungfrau all the way to the top of course. I have been reading lots about it and have noticed that you can take the train from Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald. We have a car so we will drive up to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald and take the train from there to the Jungfrau.

My question to you is which of these train trips is the most beautiful. Should we take the train to the Jungfrau from Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald? It won't be our only visit to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald as we will be staying for 11 days in that area. I just want to know which train trip is the nicest of the two.

Thanks in advance,
Ann

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?

Hi all
I'll be travelling from Paris to Zurich mid-September, most likely by train. I only have a few days in total before flying to London from Zurich. I am told Grindelwald is lovely and would consider breaking the travel to stay a night there if that is practical. Grateful for any ideas or suggestions on how best to get there, where to stay, etc.