The Eiger
by Manara
The 3970-mteres-high Eiger is certainly the most impressive view one enjoys from Grindelwald. Provided, of course, that the mountain does not hide itself behind thick clouds, as it happens very often. From Grindelwald the view you get is that of the (in)famous Northern Face, where more than 20 climbers, over several decades, met their death while trying to reach the top.
The top of the Eiger had been reached in 1858 by climbing its western side. However, the impressive Nothern Face, a vertical wall of about 1800 metres, seemed to challenge many mountaineers. The fact that in the 1930s several attempts were made and failed, sometimes causing the death of the climbers, contributed to give this mountain an almost mythical aura. The first successful climb of the North Face was in 1938, and other ones followed, but also the death toll continued, because this is really a hard and risky climb, especially because of the weather conditions.
Noch einen Schluck!
by Tripack
Taste the local with(out) moderation ;-)
As I know some VTer's get their BeerMaster since ages, I am happy to announce that the Jungfrau water is also used to produce a great local beverage under the label RugenBräu since 1866.
The tasting list is not so long, so try it and enjoy it:
- Export Bier (Lager) - 4.8%
Noch einen Schluck! (=One more please!)
- Spezial Bier - 5.2% my special favorite ;-)
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- Spezial Bier Dunkel - 5.2%
Noch einen Schluck!
- Alpenperle - 4.8%
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- Zwickel Bier - 4.8%
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- Mountain Twister - 1.5% mix between beer and apple/pear juice
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- Jungfrau Wasser - 0%
Go Sleep!!!
Furkapass
by robertgaz
The splendid scenery of the hairpin roads going up to the Furkapass with the snow capped mountains makes this probably one of the most photographed mountain roads in the Alps.
It's not far west of Andermatt driving to Gletsch. And just a little further west of Gletsch is the Rhône Glacier which is one of the main attractions on this road.
Restaurant with a view.
by dabidc
How about sitting on the terrace of the restaurant, having a beer or a meal and enjoying the sun as well as the view down to Grindelwald or up to Jungfrau or straight across at the North face of the Eiger.
Time to catch the train down.
Go on one of the many area hikes
by Redlats
Many people (locals and tourists alike) go to the mountains to hike. In fact when you pass someone on the path, the Swiss tend to say 'Gretsi' (or hello).
A problem with hiking too early in the season is that you may hit snow on the higher paths.
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View when approaching from Grosse Scheidegg
ideas for the kitchen?
Eiger weather
Large bell on this one
