Bachalpsee
and First
The hiking area around First is of outstanding natural beauty. Over 90 km/
60 miles of valley and high-alpine walking trails are all easily accessible via
the Grindelwald-First panoramic gondola lift.
Jungfraujoch - Top of
Europe
A memorable trip to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow.
The ascent by Jungfrau Railway to the highest railway station in Europe (3454 m/
11,333 feet) is the highlight of any visit to the Jungfrau region.
Maennlichen
Eye to eye with the three mighty peaks of Eiger, Moench and Jungfrau.
Europe's longest aerial cableway lifts you up from Grindelwald to this
viewpoint over 2225 m/ 7300 feet above sea level. A magnificent walking area and
a spectacular view.
Niederhorn, the
panorama mountain
Families feel just as much at home here as the ibex, chamois and marmots.
The Niederhorn abounds in natural beauty and offers an almost endless network of
clearly -marked hiking paths.
Pfingstegg
A superb point from which to view Grindelwald, in the midst of the
excellent walking area between the two Grindelwald glaciers.
Blue Ice Grotto
The "Blue Ice Grotto" is at the Upper Grindelwald glacier. After
climbing up towards the glacier on a built stairway, enter the cave and have a
look right inside the Glacier with its mystic natural beauty. During summer
months.
Evening Entertainment on Skis
In winter there's nothing more romantic and typically alpine than the
frequently held full-moon and torchlight descents including a fine Swiss
cheese-fondue.
Glacier Gorge
At the lower Grindelwald Glacier, a gallery leads past potholes and glacier
ground sections 1 km into the wild and romantic gorge. During summer months.
Heimatmuseum
This folk museum features information and displays on local customs, alpine
cheese-making, and the birth and growth of mountaineering and winter sports.
Schilthorn-Piz Gloria
Visit the world-famous Piz Gloria revolving restaurant at the top of the
2971 m/ 9750 feet Schilthorn, with its constantly-changing panorama of over 200
peaks.
World Snow Festival
Established in 1983 this festival has become one of the most attracting
cultural events in winter. One week long national and international teams of
artists create fascinating sculptures with ice and snow in a natural ice rink in
the center of the town. During the festival visitors are always welcome to watch
the progression of the artists'' works.
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