Grindelwald
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Climbers and visitors from all over the world come together in Grindelwald – what may at first sight seem out of place proves to have things in common: after all, the Japanese Direttissima is one of the most well-known routes up the North Face of the Eiger. Grindelwald, the village of the Eiger and its glaciers, is a lively, diverse place where active holidays are guaranteed to be a success.
Grindelwald is just as delightful in summer as it is in winter. Hiking enthusiasts can enjoy spectacular panoramic views from 300 kilometres of well-marked footpaths. For those who prefer a faster pace, there are 160 kilometres of mountain bike trails in the region, not to mention the excitement of tandem paragliding, canyon jumping, the First Flyer zip wire, the toboggan run, the indoor Rope Park, river rafting or scooter hire.
The village
Operating data of the hotels
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Honoured guests
Grindelwald Tourism honours guests who regularly spend their holidays in the Eiger village. After ten years, recognition is granted. For their twenty years of loyalty, they are named Guest of Honour with a diploma and golden pin. To date, more than 4,000 loyal Grindelwald guests have been named Guests of Honour! The guests' registration for the award is made by their hosts in Grindelwald. If you are "forgotten", please let Grindelwald Tourism know.
As Guest of Honour you are invited to join the "Club of Guests of Honour". Support the idea of the Guest of Honour Club and benefit from various discounts on the Golden Club Card.
Registration form Guest of Honour
Guest of Honour Club
The Guest of Honour Club was founded in 1992. The initiators were the guest of honour Walter Dürig, the then president of Grindelwald tourism Christian Brawand and the long-time president of Grindelwald tourism Joe Luggen. Walter Dürig was the first president. All guests of honour from Grindelwald are invited to join the Club of Guests of Honour.
Information can be found on our Homepage.
Facts & Figures
4'113 inhabitants
1'050 meter above sea level
171 km2 Municipal area
1'344'927 overnight stays in 2019
8'000 beds
44 mountain transportation systems and ski lifts
214 km of ski slopes
50 km of sledging runs
300 km of summer hiking and trail running trails
70 km of winter footpaths
160 km mountain bike trails
field name map of Grindelwald
Important happenings
1146 First official mention of the name Grindelwald
1820 First Hotel Schwarzer Adler
1858 First ascent of the Eiger by Charles Barrington, via the West Flank
1888 First winter season
1890 Berner Oberland-Bahn BOB went into operation
1893 Wengernalpbahn WAB went into operation
1912 Jungfraubahn went into operation
1947 Firstbahn went into operation
1967 Grindelwald-Pfingstegg aerial cable-car went into operation
1978 Grindelwald-Männlichen gondola cable-car went into operation
1991 Modernization Firstbahn
2019 New opening Grindelwald-Männlichen gondola cable-car
2020 New opening tricable gondola Eiger Express
Misson statement
twin towns
- Matsumoto, Japan
- Myoko, Japan
- Nara, Japan
Bench patronage
Sports Centre
The Grindelwald Sports Center is located at 1,050 m above sea level in the village center and can be reached easily from the train station in 5 minutes on foot. It is the meeting point for sports, recreation, leisure and events. Enjoy cool drinks in the EIGER+ cafe lounge while following the current sports events on the ice rink and in the indoor swimming pool. The guest information of Grindelwald Tourism is also located in the sports center.
Association of Châlet and Apartment Owners
Our members have been spending their leisure time and holidays in the beautiful glacier village for years - partly for generations. There are numerous close and friendly connections with many local residents, but also close contacts with various associations such as Grindelwald Tourism or the Guest of Honour Club. We want to cultivate all these relationships especially in the future. If you are the owner of an apartment or chalet and live away from home, we look forward to welcoming you as a new member of our association. Interested?
wir grindelwalder
Local holiday home association in Grindelwald
In 1972 the landlords of Grindelwald founded the «Local holiday home association of Grindelwald (VVFG)». As a result the tourism board of Grindelwald became the main contact for all holiday apartments. 73 founder members showed that this association answered a basic need. 2010 the name was changed to "wir grindelwalder" - that means "we are Grindelwalders". All 166 members are local residents and as competent hosts we'll inform and accompany you, where required, during your holidays."wir grindelwalder" will arrange unforgettable experiences for you in the valley of Grindelwald.
Visitor's Card Grindelwald
Welcome to Grindelwald!
Every guest who stays overnight in Grindelwald is entitled to a guest card which is valid in our valley.
You will receive the guest card from the accommodation provider.
All offers of the guest card
For Free
- Use of Ski bus
- Use of the local bus
- Library Graben
- Cross-country ski trail
- Money Exchange Bank EKI Grindelwald
Reductions
- Männlichen cable car (summer)
- First Railway
- Pfingstegg Railway (summer)
- Glacier gorge (summer)
- Hellbach outdoor pool (summer)
- Indoor Ropes Park
- Sports centre: indoor swimming pool*, sauna oasis, bouldering room, ice rink*
- Guests Curling (winter)
- Grindelwald Museum
- E-MTB tour around Grindelwald, every Wednesday June to September
- and other discounts in the Jungfrau Region
*free entry with guest card "A"
Visitors Taxes
Hotels and apartments
From 1st January 2018
- Adult CHF 4.70/night (incl. accommodation tax)
- Children 12-15 years CHF 3.70/night
- Children under 12 years are freed from the payment of the local tax.
From 01.01.2024
- Adults CHF 5.20 / night (incl. accommodation tax)
- Youths 12-15 CHF 4.20 / night
- Children under 12 years pay no visitor's tax
For huts
From 1st January 2018
- Adult CHF 3.90/night (incl. accommodation tax)
- Children 12-15 years CHF 2.90/night (12-16 years)
- Children under 12 years are freed from the payment of the local tax.
From 1st January 2024
- Adult CHF 4.20/night (incl. accommodation tax)
- Children 12-15 years CHF 3.20/night (12-16 years)
- Children under 12 years are freed from the payment of the local tax.
Documents & Forms
for hotels and holiday homes
Documents for holiday homes
Rental agreement german -> more information
Rental agreement english -> more information
Until 31.12.2023: Accounting form visitors taxes
From 01.01.2024: Accounting form visitors taxes
Accounting visitor taxes & accomodation taxes / country statistics
Until 31.12.2023:
Hotels
Mountain Hotels
Hostels and Camping
Country statistics
From 01.01.2024:
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Mountain Hotels
Hostels and Camping
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