grindelwald

GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND

Grindelwald is one of my favorite places on the planet with the rest of the Swiss Alps running a close second place. Lots of good skiing and ice climbing combined with all of the alpine climbing make this my personal pick for the climber/ski freak. If Clint Eastwood mesmerized you in the Eiger Sanction then this is your town. There's even a good bit of ice climbing in this region that's not prone to avalanche danger. The locals ski at First and the tourists ski the Eiger Glacier. I have skied both and each have their own personality that must be experienced. If winter sports are not your forte there is still much to do even if just sit on your balcony and relax in peace.

If money is not an option then stay with our friends at the Hotel Belvedere, if money is an option maybe take out a loan to at least spend three days as you will never forget the food and amenities. You will not be disappointed. For the intermediate budget try the Hotel Steinbock. Salvi makes some of the finest vegetarian/italian food I have ever eaten and his fondue is outstanding. There are some inexpensive hostels available but I have no personal experience with any of them due to gracious hosts. Don't let the reputation of Zermatt being whee the rich play as the guest list at the Belvedere bottomed out with us and unkowingly spent my first trip and half of second in the company of royal families plus captians of industry from all of Europe.

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