About
Grindelwald is an alpine village in the Bernese Oberland, in Switzerland. It sits in a valley beneath high mountain peaks, and the views of those mountains are the first thing most visitors come for.
What a visit offers
The village is a base for outdoor activity in every season. In summer, walking and hiking routes lead out from the valley floor into the surrounding slopes, and the scenery changes with each hour of the day. Winter brings snow to the same mountains, and the village becomes a place for those who want to spend time outside in the cold.
- Mountain views from the village itself and from the paths that climb out of it
- Hiking in the warmer months, with walks suited to a range of fitness levels
- Winter outdoor activities among the snowy peaks of the Bernese Oberland
- A quieter village setting, where the landscape is the main attraction
Getting oriented
Grindelwald suits a slower kind of trip. Visitors tend to stay several days, moving between the village and the mountain trails rather than covering a long list of sights. Because the village is set in a valley, plan your days around the weather, which can shift quickly among the peaks.
If you are drawn to Switzerland's mountains, Grindelwald offers a direct way into them. Its appeal lies in the setting, the open air and the chance to spend time among the Alps at your own pace.
