The Eiger up close, a valley of waterfalls, and car-free villages
Grindelwald sits right under the north face of the Eiger, which makes it the obvious base for the Jungfrau Region, though it is busier than the storybook village most people picture. These guides cover a three-day itinerary, hiking at Männlichen, a day in Lauterbrunnen, Mürren and Gimmelwald, where to stay, and what to expect in October.
More about Grindelwald/ Jungfrau Region
Three days is enough for a first visit with Grindelwald as the base. The three-day Jungfrau Region itinerary splits them between Männlichen, Grindelwald First and the Lauterbrunnen Valley, with a plan B for bad weather. Still deciding? Is Grindelwald worth visiting covers what I loved, what I didn’t, and the prices.
Grindelwald in October covers the autumn colors, the weather, which lifts and trails are still running, and what to pack.
Grindellodge, a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel just outside the center of Grindelwald, is reviewed in full. If you are choosing between the Swiss and French Alps, Chamonix vs Grindelwald compares the two towns.
