Nature

Grindelwald (Jungfrau Region. Base for the wedding)

• Eiger

  • Iconic peak with dramatic, massive North Face views and scenic trails like the Eiger Trail (15-20 minute gondola ride from Grindelwald Terminal to the trailhead)

  • Mountain trivia: North Face (“Nordwand”) is one of the most feared and legendary climbs in the Alps, known as the “Mordwand” (“murder wall”) for its brutal difficulty and deadly history

  • Check out this 🎞️ film “North Face“ if you’re curious about the wild 1936 climb attempt

• First

  • Mountain north of Grindelwald

  • Hiking trails, ziplines, and panoramic views of lakes and peaks

  • 25-minute gondola ride from Grindelwald

• Bachalpsee (Lake Bachalp)

  • Alpine lake known for mirror-like reflections of the surrounding mountains

  • Reached by a scenic hike from First

• Männlichen:

  • Panoramic summit with 360° views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau

  • 19 min gondola ride from Grindelwald

• Jungfraujoch ("Top of Europe")

  • Europe’s highest train station with glacier views and ice tunnels

  • ~45–50 min total by Gondola + train ride

• Lauterbrunnen Valley

  • Famous for its 72 waterfalls, including Staubbach and Trümmelbach

  • ~40 min by train

• Wengen

  • Car-free alpine village

  • Overlooking the Lauterbrunnen valley

  • Hub for many beautiful hiking trails

  • 50–65 min by train

• Mürren

  • Car-free village with dramatic views and Schilthorn access

  • ~1 hr 15 min by train + cable car

• Pfingstegg

  • Quick cable car ride to panoramic lookout with a summer toboggan run (5 min from Grindelwald)

Zermatt | 3 hrs by train from Grindelwald | 2 days

• Car-free village at the base of the Matterhorn (Switzerland’s most famous landmark)!

• Glacier hikes and the Gornergrat railway

• Paragliding

• Note: if driving, you can park in Tasch and take a short train from there

Interlaken | 30 min from Grindelwald | 1–2 days

• Relaxing by Lake Brienz

• Paragliding, lake cruises, waterfalls

Chamonix (France) | 3 hrs by car or ~5 hrs train | 1–2 days

• Base of Mont Blanc (highest peak in Western Europe)

• Take Aiguille du Midi cable car for incredible views, Alpine hikes

• Starting point of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), one of Europe’s most famous long-distance hikes

• Note: the famous UTMB ultramarathon takes place Aug 29-31 this year. If you're visiting before or after, book accommodations early as the town gets busy!

City, Food, Culture

Lucerne | 2 hrs by train from Grindelwald | 1–2 days

• Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne cruise

• Mt. Pilatus cogwheel train for panoramic views

Bern | 1.5 hrs by train | 1 day

• Switzerland's capital city

• Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town

• See the Zytglogge Clock Tower and visit local museums

Zurich | 2.5 hrs by train | 1–2 days

• Switzerland’s largest city and cultural hub

• Charming old town with narrow lanes and historic buildings

• Scenic lakeside views and museums

Geneva | 3.5 hrs by train | 1–2 days

• City on Lake Geneva

• Visit to the UN’s European headquarters

• Museums, lakeside walks, parks, and various cuisine

Milan (Italy) | 4.5 hrs via Domodossola | 1–2 days

• Cathedral, art, shopping, great food

• Option: Stop in Domodossola (a chill border town between Switzerland and Italy)

Lyon (France) | 5.5-6 hrs by train | 1-2 days

• A historic city in France

• Known for incredible food!! (France’s gastronomic capital)

• Beautiful Renaissance old town with rich local culture