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Grindelwald
Although Grindelwald is one of the most touristy towns in Switzerland, it is less popular with backpackers than Interlaken and many travellers prefer the ambience of Grindelwald.
This is an excellent base if you enjoy the outdoors and there are plenty of hiking trails to choose from.
Practical information
Tourist Infomation – Grindelwald
Haupstraße, Grindelwald
Tel (033) 854 12 12
Website www.grindelwald.ch
Coming & going
To get to Grindelwald, you must first change trains at Interlaken's Ostbahnhof for the Jungfraubahn (tel (033) 828 71 11). This train takes around 40 minutes and costs SFR 10.20. Eurail aren't valid on the Jungfraubahn although the Eurail pass does entitle you to a 25% discount.
Hostel accommodation
Downtown Lodge
c/o Firstbahn AG, Dorfzentrum, CH-3818 Grindelwald
Tel (033) 853 08 25
Mountain Hostel
Im Grund, 3818 Grindelwald
Tel (033) 854 3838
Naturfreundehaus
Terrassenweg, 3818 Grindelwald
Tel (033) 853 1333
Youth Hostel Grindelwald BE
die Weid 12, Terrassenweg, 3818 Grindelwald
Bus Terrassenweg (stop: Gaggi Säge)
Tel (033) 853 10 09
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