Grindelwald
Grindelwald is among one of Europe's oldest mountain resorts and lies in a valley situated in the beautiful Bernese Oberland on the northern side of the Alps. Grindelwald is surrounded by the spectacular mountain trio "Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau", and the small town looks back on a long standing tradition of tourism. It combines a foreground full of country charm - fields planted with fruit trees or maples and dotted with pretty dwellings - with a grand rocky barrier stretching from the shoulder of the Wetterhorn to the pyramid of the Eiger. Grindelwald is the only mountain resort in the Jungfrau area which can be reached by car.

Discover Grindelwald
Grindelwald is an ideal place for travelers that wish to enjoy the natural beauty of Switzerland. The Eiger village in the Bernese Oberland lies embedded in a welcoming and green hollow, surrounded by a commanding mountainscape with the Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. This mountainscape and numerous lookout points and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland, as well as the largest ski resort in the Jungfrau region.

Tourist Office Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 110, 3818 Grindelwald, Tel. 033 854 1212, http://www.grindelwald.ch

Guests of Grindelwald hotels receive the Grindelwald Card which includes local buses within Grindelwald, Skibus and free entrance to Indoor swimming pool (summer) and Iceskating rink (winter). Also included are substantial discounts to First and Pfingstegg.

Summer
During the summer, experience the splendor of the Alpine spring. Discover the flora and fauna of the mountain world in clear, fresh summer air. On both short and long hikes, visitors will find nature, undisturbed, between high mountains, deep valleys, mountain lakes, and waterfalls. There are 300 km of walking trails around Grindelwald. The high-altitude walk from Grindelwald-First along the Bachalpsee to the Faulhorn mountain hotel and then on to the Schynige Platte ranks among the most beautiful hikes of the region. An easy walk with fantastic views of the three world-famous mountains of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau leads from the Männlichen up onto the Kleine Scheidegg.

Winter
The two ski regions of First and Kleine Scheidegg – Männlichen – Wengen offer 160 kilometres of ski trails with around 30 lifts reaching up to an altitude of 2500 m. The Schilthorn near Mürren, also part of the Jungfrau region ski arena, even reaches 2971 metres. However, the most spectacular trail of the region is without a doubt the Lauberhorn piste near Wengen, made famous by the yearly World Cup downhill ski race. Choose from 80 kilometers of winter walking trails with views across seven 4000m peaks and majestic glaciers, as well as 60 km of toboggan runs, including, at 15 km, one of the longest toboggan runs in the Alps from the Faulhorn into the valley. Naturally, Grindelwald also has many other winter activities and excursions to offer.

Highlights

• Hiking along the "Öpfelchüechliwäg" high-altitude trail from Holenstein to Brandegg is an unforgettable experience. The trail leads through lush pastures, flower-filled meadows, and inviting woodlands. Test how much you know about fruit and learn even more from the six information panels along the way. At the end of the hike, visitors will want to reward themselves at the Brandegg mountain restaurant with its famous "Öpfelchüechli" (apple fritters).
• Jungfraujoch – snow and ice are guaranteed on the «Top of Europe» at 3454 m, the ultimate excursion destination in the Bernese Oberland.
• Eiger north face – one of the most spectacular and difficult faces to climb in the world, it was sucessfully climbed for the first time in 1938. 
• Eiger Trail – this mountain tour is imparting an ‘Alpinist’ feel: starting from the Eiger glacier station, the route sticks closely to the rock along the foot of the Eiger north face and leads down to Alpiglen.
• Gletscherschlucht (Glacier Gorge) – at the village's outskirt, lies the wildly romantic, thunderous glacier gorge with its glacial mills and striations as well as the pink and green marble blocks, through which a path leads over man-made footbridges and through rock galleries and tunnels.
• First (2168 m) – over 100 km of hiking trails as well as 50 km of ski trails, and a toboggan run can be found on the south-facing, not overly steep First slope.
• Männlichen (2229 m) – easy walking trails, and winter sports terrain with a link to the nearby Kleine Scheidegg, offering a perfect panoramic view across the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
• Pfingstegg – at 1391m is the lookout post of Grindelwald and offers a unique view across the valley floor.

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (3454m/11333ft)
Snow and ice are guaranteed! The Sphinx observation hall, impressive Ice Palace, and hiking plateau are the year-round attractions on the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Summer attractions include a skilift, husky-drawn sledging and adventure activities.

Other Mountain Excursions
Schilthorn - Piz Gloria (2970m/9744ft)
The most spectacular panoramic views in the Alps! Wine and dine  in the world's first revolving restaurant at an altitude of nearly 3000 metres. Visitors are able to experience impressive views of some 200 snow-capped peaks, ranging from the Bernese Alps to Mont Blanc in France to Germany's Black Forest.

City Excursions
Berne
Beautiful Berne is only a two-hour rail trip from Grindelwald. This is a city of medieval magic, listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Attractions include the famous clock tower, the bear park - home to Berne's heraldic animals - and excellent shopping arcades.

Lucerne
One of Switzerland's most popular excursion destinations, lovely Lucerne is only 2.5 hours travelling time from Muerren. The city is renowned for its attractive townscape, historic Chapel Bridge and excellent shopping facilities. Take the Brunig-Railway via Interlaken Ost.

Rail Excursions
Zermatt
Visitors are able to take a full-day excursion by rail to Zermatt. The journey via Interlaken along the sunny southern flank of the Lötschberg provides a first impression of the breathtaking beauty of the Valais. From Brig, the route climbs through rugged valley landscape to Zermatt and it's iconic mountain, the Matterhorn. This popular excursion can also be combined with a trip by cogwheel railway up to the Gornergrat or with a gondola to the Klein Matterhorn.

Other Excursions
St. Beatus Caves open from April - October. Switzerland's first and only underground cave museum  the Beatus Caves are spectacular and safe. Explore this mysterious maze of stalactites, stalagmites, lakes, and waterfalls to a depth of 3000 metres. From Grindelwald visitors can take the train to Interlaken and either travel by boat, car, bus, or on foot along the historic Pilgrims' Path to the Beatus Caves.

Cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz
From April to October visitors can enjoy a cruise, which is included in some Swiss rail passes. Boats are operated on both of these beautiful lakes. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on a modern ship or one of the renovated stately steamers. Cruises depart in Thun (to Interlaken West) or in Interlaken Ost (to Brienz). Some evening dinner cruises are also available at an extra charge.

Restaurants
Restaurant Kreuz - Tasty culinary delights (Dorfstrasse 85 – 033 854 54 92)
Barry's – Vegetarian friendly (Dorfstrasse 133 – 033 854 31 31)
Onkel Tom's – Pizza (Dorfstrasse 194 – 033 853 52 39)
Golden India - Indian / Punjabi (Dorfstrasse 193 – 033 853 55 55)