Several cities in the Bernese Alps are fighting for your attention to welcome you on your summer journey in Switzerland, and Grindelwald is one of them. Because Grindelwald is one of the few towns in the Jungfrau region with automobile access, we chose it as our base for three nights based on this particular feature. We would not regret the choice, even though it was one that was compelled by logistics. We were quite impressed by Grindelwald; its lodging, scenery in the mountains, activities, adventure, and mood were all on par with any place we had seen earlier in the trip.

For those who have read my earlier blog or are just acquainted with the valley, this left Grindelwald with a lot of expectations when we approached from Lauterbrunnen. It is odd that Grindelwald’s images had not intimidated me, but then again, there are plenty of offensive images on the internet. I am all over that too.

We were held in amazement as soon as we left Lauterbrunnen behind and began to go across the nearby valley that is home to Grindelwald. Small and big waterfalls cascaded down the cliff face before the expansive settlement appeared. Large peaks encircle the entire area, none more striking than the menacing Eiger, whose north face is blanketed with snow.

Why Grindelwald is our hub for summer travel in Switzerland

Grindelwald’s Breathtaking Scenes

Grindelwald appears to be constantly green, and a lot of work goes into keeping it that way. It is a sequence of undulating hills with walkways scattered throughout that are all blanketed in vibrant green grass. It looks like the houses are just strewn across fields from a distance, and it is forbidden to walk on the long grass. It is stunning.

However, Grindelwald has more than just lush vegetation and homes. Naturally, a lot of mountains shade it, and those mountains are a playground for exciting things to do. There are twelve different mountain summits, including Wetterhorn, Shreckhorn, and Mittelhorn. Although we were unable to reach any of these, we were able to climb First Mountain, a tiny peak that is only 2168 metres high.

The valley is filled with the sound of crickets and birds, and the views are among the most breathtaking I have ever seen.

The drive to town passes stunning landscapesClouds gave the Alps a new lookWonderful wild flowers and Swiss chalets of GrindelwaldGrindelwald Switzerland in SummerMountain viewsGrindelwald Switzerland in Summer

Our Grindelwald Hotel

Our Grindelwald Hotel for out three night stay was the Hotel Glitscherblick, a Swiss Chalet style hotel, with a wooden and floral appearance. As a three star we weren’t looking for opulence, and its location, set upon one of those rolling hillsides meant it was a ten minute walk from the town. It was easy downhill, but a struggle back up at the end of the day.