Grindelwald Holidays

Mountains and lakes in Switzerland
Just 70km south-east of Bern lies the picturesque glacier village of Grindelwald. Set in a valley on the northern side of the Swiss Alps amidst the majestic mountains and Swiss lakes of the Jungfrau Region in the Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald encompasses a little bit of everything Switzerland has to offer. With imposing mountain peaks and glaciers, refreshing lakes, Alpine forest and meadows and the traditional character of a Swiss mountain village, you will always find a friendly welcome and a wealth of things to do in Grindelwald. Just two hours by rail from Bern and the only mountain resort in the Jungfrau Region accessible by car, Grindelwald is an ideal destination for mountain holidays in Switzerland.

Year-round active holidays in Switzerland
Visitors on holiday in Grindelwald will be amazed by the vast range of activities on offer in the village and surrounding lakes and mountains throughout the year. Spring, summer and autumn provide a myriad of scenic settings for hiking and cycling along the extensive trail network. Here you can also enjoy climbing and mountaineering as well as adventure sports such as paragliding, bungee jumping and river rafting. Winter turns Grindelwald into one of the region’s most popular ski resorts with a range of pistes catering for beginners and intermediates, as well as some classic skiing and snowboarding challenges. Snow-shoeing, winter hiking and some first-class tobogganing runs are among the other winter activities on offer while on holiday in Grindelwald.

Relaxation and wellness in the Swiss mountains
Along with the wide selection of activities available in Grindelwald, there is also plenty of opportunity for relaxing and revitalizing in the fresh Alpine climate. Gentle walks through the valley leading to peaceful lakeside spots are one of the best ways to unwind in the mountains in Switzerland, while several hotels as well as the Grindelwald Sports Centre provide an assortment of therapies and treatments for the ultimate in Alpine wellness. Cultural attractions in the area such as the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum and an array of excellent restaurants and bistros add an irresistible flavour to a relaxing holiday in Grindelwald.  

Grindelwald weather
Grindelwald experiences a climate typical of the Alpine region of Switzerland with changeable weather and generally mild temperatures throughout the year. The seasonal changes throughout the year are gradual but create spectacular contrasts in the village and surrounding lakes and mountains, from lush green hillsides and shimmering blue lakes, to natural ice-rinks and snow-covered slopes adorned with characteristic evergreen forests. The one constant throughout the year in Grindelwald is the snow-capped peak of the Eiger Mountain’s imposing North Face.