Day 1 & 2
Grindelwald
Day 3
Lausanne
Grindelwald-First
Mountain Gondola & Hike
An enclosed gondola takes adventurous visitors up the side of the Swiss Alps to a Cliff Walk suspended in air and a hiking trail that leads to beautiful Lake Bachalpsee. Enjoy a restaurant in one of the lodges, ride the airborne glider at the top, and take a Trottibike scooter back down the mountain.
LOCATION: Dorfstrasse 187, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland
WEBSITE: jungfrau.ch/en-gb/grindelwaldfirst
Hotel Glacier
Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Built in 1864, Hotel Glacier is one of the oldest hotels in the region with a fascinating history. A glacier known as Unterergletscher stretched down into the valley just in front of the hotel, and was a major feature of the area as well as a source of ice harvested for refrigeration and shipped as far away as Paris. Today Hotel Glacier is a stylishly designed boutique hotel celebrating its origins plus an impressive restaurant offering creative local and seasonal dishes with a view of the Eiger North Face. Their alpine trout was a highlight of the trip.
LOCATION: Endweg 55, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland
WEBSITE: hotel-glacier.ch
Grindelwald Chalet
Guest Apartment
A fully equipped and cheery two-bedroom apartment with incredible views of the Eiger North Face from windows and balcony. An ideal Swiss experience near Grindelwald town center, the gondola to Grindewald-First, and the train to Jungfrau.
LOCATION: Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland
WEBSITE: airbnb.com/rooms/10195250
Bad Hunter
Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant with a passion for fresh, colorful ingredients. Creating recipes low in salt, steaming rather than frying, and using only natural sweeteners, they are committed to a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The decor is equally refreshing and delightful.
LOCATION: Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 12, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
WEBSITE: badhunter.ch
De La Suite dans les Idées
Shop
Murielle, the visionary of this shop, began as a florist and worked for years in gift shops around Lausanne. Her dream was to open her own colorful boutique filled with wonders from creators within Switzerland and Europe. De la Suite dans les Idées is an imaginative space to explore playful prints and fabrics, find a gift made locally, or join a workshop on jewelry making or gift wrapping.
LOCATION: Rue Madeleine 14, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
WEBSITE: delasuitedanslesidees.ch
ADALINE LOFT
Shared Guesthouse
Spacious manor house built in the hills outside of Lausanne in 1733. The style and furnishings are stunning, blending modern tastes with rustic texture and history, such as the original wooden beams that are visible throughout. The property is a shared space, including bathrooms, with the roomy loft and its two beds located on the top floor. Quiet setting with outdoor spaces and a farm offering seasonal vegetables for sale next door.
LOCATION: Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
WEBSITE: airbnb.com/rooms/12962204
TRAVEL TIPS
- If planning to hike to Lake Bachalpsee, visit in the summer to be sure the snow will have melted and the trail is clear from avalanches
- Temperatures at the top of mountains can vary widely from the base, so be sure to dress with an extra layer for warmth
- The area around Lausanne is home to numerous vineyards and excellent wineries
- Visit the Ouchy lake district in Lausanne for a nice stroll along the waterside promenade past parks and stately buildings
- Lausanne Cathedral was built in the 12th century and is a Gothic monument worth seeing when in the city
- If returning a rental car from France at the Geneva airport, be sure to enter on the French side of the airport rather than the Swiss to avoid expensive fees
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