Excursions - Grindelwald (Bernese Oberland)

Toboggan enthusiasts absolutely love the stretch with the unusual name: "Big Pintenfritz". At 15 km it's the longest in Europe.

The Mountain Lodge Faulhorn, located at an altitude of 2681 m.a.s.l., offers seemingly endless views, taking in Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Getting to the large Mountain Hotel First (2167 m.a.s.l.) is easy to reach: simply take a 20-minute aerial cable-car ride. It is an ideal place to use as base for numerous mountain hikes towards the Faulhorn, Klettersteig Schwarzhorn oder Grosse Scheidegg. Also many paragliders jump off here. Lodging is in comfortable dormitories.

In the midst of the natural throne also known as the Männlichen, 2,342 m.a.s.l., lies the Mountain Hotel Männlichen, built in 1870. Over the years, the hotel has been carefully renovated and brought up-to-date but it has lost none of its charm and coziness, still beckoning to visitors with its bright red shutters and cozy rooms.

Ever since the Jungfrau Railways have been operating, the arctic dog breeding kennels have been located at the Eiger Glacier. In summer the dogs whisk families and dog lovers off on a ride on a part of the glacier.

Located close to the First Mountain Station, and yet a little off the beaten path. Large sun-terrace, cosy decor reflecting the owner's attention to detail.

The tiny pub is a one-man operation (Mr. Rolf Schneller) and constitutes a highly welcome resting place during mountain hiking tours from Bussalp to Bort. One room with a large table and 12 chairs.

Located at the foot of the Eiger North Face. At the starting point of the toboggan run "Eiger Run". Come and join us for night tobogganing, Raclette and Fondue.

Various grill specialties: Pork, calf, chicken, lamb and beef cooked on the charcoal grill, served with various sauces, Rösti (Hash browns) and Äplermakkronen (Special maccaroni with cheese, onions), finely sliced cheese and Bünderfleisch (Air-dried meat) with silver onions. Overnight stays in double rooms, or rooms with multiple beds.

Starting point of extensive winter hiking tours and toboggan rides. Wonderful panoramic view of the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.

Newly renovated restaurant, large sun-terrace with a panoramic view, Paradise Bar with double lounge chairs.

In front of the sun-terrace there is a small observation tower. The restaurant is located at Kleine Scheidegg, yet away from the hustle and bustle.

Not accessible via the groomed run, only off-piste; far from the hustle and bustle, magnificent views of Wetterhorn, Eiger, Schilthorn, etc.; Wonderful service - Adi Bohren, the hut warden, will take good care of you. How to get there: Arriving by toboggan: From First Mountain Station, hike 30 minutes up to Bachsee, then descend to Waldspitz.

Sited directly next to the Grindel valley run. Popular for its grilled specialities and desserts.

Ever since the Jungfrau Railways have been operating, the arctic dog breeding kennels have been located at the Eiger Glacier. In summer the dogs whisk families and dog lovers off on a ride on a part of the glacier.

The tiny pub is a one-man operation (Mr. Rolf Schneller) and constitutes a highly welcome resting place during mountain hiking tours from Bussalp to Bort. One room with a large table and 12 chairs.

Various grill specialties: Pork, calf, chicken, lamb and beef cooked on the charcoal grill, served with various sauces, Rösti (Hash browns) and Äplermakkronen (Special maccaroni with cheese, onions), finely sliced cheese and Bünderfleisch (Air-dried meat) with silver onions. Overnight stays in double rooms, or rooms with multiple beds.

Not accessible via the groomed run, only off-piste; far from the hustle and bustle, magnificent views of Wetterhorn, Eiger, Schilthorn, etc.; Wonderful service - Adi Bohren, the hut warden, will take good care of you. How to get there: Arriving by toboggan: From First Mountain Station, hike 30 minutes up to Bachsee, then descend to Waldspitz.

Starting point of extensive winter hiking tours and toboggan rides. Wonderful panoramic view of the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.

Newly renovated restaurant, large sun-terrace with a panoramic view, Paradise Bar with double lounge chairs.

In front of the sun-terrace there is a small observation tower. The restaurant is located at Kleine Scheidegg, yet away from the hustle and bustle.

The mountain restaurant offers grand views of Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.

Magnificent views of the Saanenland and Pays d'Enhaut. An enormous variety of entertainment is available.

Magnificent views of the Saanenland and Pays d'Enhaut. An enormous variety of entertainment is available.

The winter sports area around Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau offers a total of 44 transport facilities.

The Jungfraujoch is Switzerland's most famous excursion destination: visitors travelling to Europe's highest railway station (3453m) won’t believe their eyes. From here, one can see all the way to the Vosges mountains in France and to the heights of the Black Forest in Germany. The large Aletsch glacier – with 23 kilometres of the longest ice flow in the Alps – starts directly alongside the Jungfraujoch.

Gliding past thundering waterfalls and the precipitous rock walls of the Lauterbrunnen valley, you eventually reach the 2,970 m Schilthorn, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama opens up.

Ein gut ausgebauter Bergweg führt zur schön gelegenen Glecksteinhütte oberhalb Grindelwald. Die Wanderer werden von "Tucki" - einem Steinbock - begleitet. Auf fünf Infotafeln erzählt er aus seinem Leben

Forty-three hotspots, 7 trails, 1 iPhone: These are the key data of a new offer in the Lütschinen Valleys, where you will find Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.

The après-ski tip for outsiders

Together with Snowli, the ski school mascot, our young visitors reach for snow stars in the Bodmi located close to Grindelwald.

Like giant fire bugs they climb at night across the white slopes of the snow-clad mountains and untiringly prepare the runs for the next day: the snowcats. The men in the cockpits of the high-horsepower caterpillar vehicles have a demanding and lonely, yet fascinating job. If you want to convince yourself, come and sit as a co-pilot by the driver's side and experience up close and personal what it means to be a piste-preparer.

Like giant fire bugs they climb at night across the white slopes of the snow-clad mountains and untiringly prepare the runs for the next day: the snowcats. The men in the cockpits of the high-horsepower caterpillar vehicles have a demanding and lonely, yet fascinating job. If you want to convince yourself, come and sit as a co-pilot by the driver's side and experience up close and personal what it means to be a piste-preparer.

How does one interpret an avalanche bulletin? And how does one recognize impending danger? During the "Avalanche Safety Days" in the Jungfrau Region, snowsports enthusiasts and winter hikers learn to avoid risks and assess dangerous situations. In the Training Center, participants in the course can virtually search for those buried in an avalanche, and in the afternoon the serious undertaking becomes plain fun: participants practice in the glittering powder snow what they have learned in the course.