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Skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald, a picturesque village high in the Swiss Alps along with the neighboring Wengen and Murren create a fairy tale image of alpine skiing unrivalled anywhere else in Europe. The large sheer faces of Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau make for an ideal backdrop to any photo and probably one of the most famous Alpine landscapes in all of Europe.
In the valley and town below besides the incredible views all around there are quaint Swiss Chalets and restaurants. Trains carry skiers, as well as tourists to Kleine Scheidegg, a high point in Grindelwald. The resort also boasts Europe’s longest gondola and has approx. 213 km of ski area for a variety of skill levels.
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Day 1 | Evening: Departure from school and travel to Dover for evening crossing into France. |
Day 2 | Morning:Onward travel to Grindelwald, Switzerland. Afternoon:Arrival in the afternoon in Grindelwald and check-into accommodation. Evening: Spend the evening relaxing and at your leisure. |
Day 3 | Morning: After breakfast at accommodation, free time to enjoy the slopes skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Afternoon: Free time skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Evening: Free time to enjoy at your leisure. |
Day 4 | Morning: After breakfast, free time to enjoy the slopes skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Afternoon: Free time skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Evening:Free time to enjoy at your leisure. |
Day 5 | Morning: After breakfast, free time to enjoy the slopes skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Afternoon: Free time skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Evening:Evening departure and overnight travel to Calais for crossing back to England. |
Day 6 | Morning: Onward travel to Calais. Afternoon/Evening: Afternoon or early evening arrival back at school. End of Tour. |
Things to see whilst Skiing in Grindelwald, Switzerland
This sculpture of a mortally-wounded lion commemorates the Swiss Guards who were killed during the 1792 storming of the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution. It depicts a dying lion, implaed by a spear, covering a shield with the French monarchy’s coat of arms.
This museum exhibits all forms of transport as well as communications. It also contains a large collection of work by Hans erni, a local Lucerne artist. Among its collection are rare space objects which have returned to earth and can be seen such a Eureca, a 4.5 tonne satellite.
The fourth largest lake in Switzerland and incredibly important to the city, it offers stunning views to those looking across it or to those from the top of the nearby mountains.
This covered wooden bridge spans diagonally across the Reuss River in central Lucerne. It was named after the nearby St. Peter’s Chapel and houses paintings within its interior dating back to the 17th century. It is also the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe and the world’s oldest surviving truss bridge and is a symbol of Lucerne.
This mountain overlooks Lucerne and is composed of several different summits of which the highest reaches 2,128 meters. Visitors can reach the top via the Pilatus Railway, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway or via panoramic gondolas and cableways. Local legend says it was named after Pontius Pilate the Roman leader responsible for the death of Jesus.
The Rosengart Collection was the private art collection of Siegfried Rosengart. it is a Classic Modernism Museum with works from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Bonnard, Braque, Cezanne, Chagall, Kadinsky and many more great artists.
This palace was built for Lucerne’s mayor Lux Ritter in 1557. This Italian Renaissance style palace was built in 1557 and now serves as the seat of the cantonal government.
The city of Lucerne was fortified city which was surrounded by these city walls from the 13th century. The are nine towers along the city walls and most of the city walls are well preserved for visitors today.
The church of St. Leodegar is a very important church and landmark in Lucerne. It was built from 1633 on a foundation of a Roman basilica which stood there. Today, it is one of the largest and art history rich churches of the German late renaissance period.
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