Grindelwald, ObwaldenFirstGrosse ScheideggTschuggenMönchSchynige PlatteStaubbach Falls
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Grindelwald

Grindelwald is a town in Obwalden district, Obwalden, Switzerland of about 3,730 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are First, Grosse Scheidegg and Wetterhorn.

46.6240° N, 8.0360° EPop. 3,730

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

First, viewpoint near Grindelwald
Must-see

First

Viewpoint · 5 km · Lucerne

Grosse Scheidegg, viewpoint near Grindelwald
Must-see

Grosse Scheidegg

Viewpoint · 8 km · Nidwalden

Wetterhorn, viewpoint near Grindelwald
Must-see

Wetterhorn

Viewpoint · 8 km · Nidwalden

Places near Grindelwald by type

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One day from Grindelwald

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Grindelwald
  2. Grosse Scheideggviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Firstviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Schynige Platteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Tschuggenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mönchviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Grindelwald
Today’s loopGrindelwaldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Grindelwald?

First (viewpoint, about 5 km), Grosse Scheidegg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Wetterhorn (viewpoint, about 8 km), Tschuggen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Männlichen (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lauberhorn (viewpoint, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grindelwald?

121 places on Spotwander: 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grindelwald?

First, about 5 km by road; Grosse Scheidegg (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Grindelwald?

Weissenau Castle, about 20 km by road; Ruin Mülenen Castle and Letzi (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Grindelwald?

Start in Grindelwald, visit Grosse Scheidegg, then First, then Schynige Platte, then Tschuggen, then Mönch, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.