Switzerland is well known for it’s meticulously clean and attractive youth hostels. One of my favorites is Naturfreundehaus Grindelwald. Of course, how can you go wrong in a town like Grindelwald? A gorgeous Alpine village nestled in a valley in the Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald is surrounded by the snow-covered Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Spotted cows graze on the hillsides among charming little chalets sprouting red geraniums. It’s postcard-picture-perfect.
Grindelwald is one of Europe’s oldest mountain resorts and has a long history of tourism. In the summer, the extensive and plentiful hiking trails are busy, and in the winter, the skiing is nirvana.
But Switzerland is oh-so-expensive, and that’s why it’s nice to have some more wallet-friendly alternatives like youth hostels. And again, hostels in Switzerland are excessively clean and nice. Naturfreundehaus Grindelwald is a cute rustic chalet that sits atop a hill with views more stunning than you'll find at a 5-star hotel. Here is our unbeatable view from our room at the Naturfreundhaus:
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Naturfreundehaus is about a 20 minute walk from the train station, which might be a little much with kids and luggage, but there's a local bus that will drop you off right in front of the hostel.
Excursions from Grindelwald include a network of cable cars to scenic mountaintops, cog wheel trains to other beautiful Alpine villages like nearby Lauterbrünnen, and glacier viewing.
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ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does anyone else immediately think "Harry Potter" whenever I hear the word "Grindelwald"? Darn JK Rowling for stealing a great name!
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