Skiing At Grindelwald, Switzerland

Because it's accessible by car, unlike the neighboring ski areas of Wengen and Murren, Grindelwald is a popular ski destination for the locals, many traveling there just to spend a day or two on the slopes.

Beginners and intermediates will feel most welcome here, which is why this is such an excellent family ski destination. There are a total of 50 runs here. About 30% are suitable for beginners, 50% for intermediates, and the remainder for expert skiers.

Excellent skiers, however, shouldn't discount this resort. It does have a number of long runs that can be quite challenging, even for seasoned skiers.

There are some off-piste skiing areas available as well, many accommodated via a drop from a helicopter, a.k.a. heli-skiing. Skiers at this altitude are usually accompanied by a guide.

If you desire, it's not difficult to make your way over to neighboring Wengen and Murren to test out their runs as well. Though not accessible by car, the lift systems of all three resorts are connected and locals are eager to assist you in navigating the sometimes confusing path to the sister resorts.

If you're a not an Alpine skier, you'll still find plenty to keep you busy. Tobogganing is quite popular here, cross country skiers will be treated to miles and miles of excellent terrain with groomed tracks, and snowboarders will find one terrain park and a halfpipe.

Inside Grindelwald's Sportcenter, visitors can go ice skating, try their hand at the unique European sport of curling, or join a game of ice hockey. There's also an indoor pool, fitness center, and sauna.

Those traveling to Grindelwald by air can choose from the two closest airports, Zurich or Geneva. Upon arrival, guests who don't wish to rent a car and navigate Swiss roads can catch a train to Interlaken, where they may be picked up by hotel shuttles or taxis that will take them the short distance to the Grindelwald ski area.

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Photo credits:
Introduction - © João Máximo
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View from Lift - © Michael Springmann
Lodging at Grindelwald - © Phillip Minnis Can Stock Photo
Grindelwald in July - Photo used under Creative Commons from Patrik Tschudin, on Flickr
Another View of Grindelwald - Photo used under Creative Commons from Tell Jeeves, on Flickr