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In the heart of the Bernese Alps, a winding train journey reveals two villages shaped by the rhythm of the mountains. On one side, Grindelwald – lively, sun-kissed and full of alpine energy. On the other, Wengen – peaceful, car-free and suspended above the Lauterbrunnen valley. Between them, Grand Hotel Belvedere offers a quietly luxurious retreat. A place to pause. To breathe. And to discover both sides of this extraordinary landscape from one soulful base.
In the heart of the Bernese Alps, a winding train journey reveals two villages shaped by the rhythm of the mountains. On one side, Grindelwald – lively, sun-kissed and full of alpine energy. On the other, Wengen – peaceful, car-free and suspended above the Lauterbrunnen valley. Between them, Grand Hotel Belvedere offers a quietly luxurious retreat. A place to pause. To breathe. And to discover both sides of this extraordinary landscape from one soulful base.
In the Jungfrau region, each village tells its own story. Yet Grindelwald and Wengen share a common thread — dramatic alpine beauty shaped by time: soaring peaks, endless skies, and ancient valleys. Don’t choose between them. Let their contrasts complete the experience.
In the Jungfrau region, each village tells its own story. Yet Grindelwald and Wengen share a common thread — dramatic alpine beauty shaped by time: soaring peaks, endless skies, and ancient valleys. Don’t choose between them. Let their contrasts complete the experience.
Grindelwald is where mornings start early and days stretch long. The village is alive with hikers heading toward the Eiger Trail, visitors stepping out onto the First Cliff Walk, and travellers catching the train to the Jungfraujoch — the Top of Europe.
With its mix of languages and high-altitude adventures, Grindelwald hums with international spirit. Cafés brim with climbers’ tales, and mountain shops line the streets. Summer can bring crowds, but for those drawn to movement, it’s a vibrant starting point.
Grindelwald is where mornings start early and days stretch long. The village is alive with hikers heading toward the Eiger Trail, visitors stepping out onto the First Cliff Walk, and travellers catching the train to the Jungfraujoch — the Top of Europe.
With its mix of languages and high-altitude adventures, Grindelwald hums with international spirit. Cafés brim with climbers’ tales, and mountain shops line the streets. Summer can bring crowds, but for those drawn to movement, it’s a vibrant starting point.
Arrive in Wengen by cogwheel train and step into another rhythm. Perched above Lauterbrunnen on a sun-drenched southern terrace, Wengen feels suspended in time. There are no cars here — only quiet streets, open balconies, and a view that stretches across the valley floor to waterfalls tumbling from the cliffs. In winter, while Grindelwald and the valley below retreat into shadow, Wengen holds the light long into the afternoon.
Arrive in Wengen by cogwheel train and step into another rhythm. Perched above Lauterbrunnen on a sun-drenched southern terrace, Wengen feels suspended in time. There are no cars here — only quiet streets, open balconies, and a view that stretches across the valley floor to waterfalls tumbling from the cliffs. In winter, while Grindelwald and the valley below retreat into shadow, Wengen holds the light long into the afternoon.
This is the valley that inspired Tolkien's vision of Rivendell, where waterfalls cascade from impossible heights like silver ribbons. It's where James Bond raced down the slopes in the 1969 film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," and where the legendary Lauberhorn downhill sees racers reach 150 kilometers per hour down the world's longest downhill course.
In summer, it's all about gentle walks, wildflower meadows and the panoramic trails of Männlichen. A retreat for those who seek stillness without isolation.
This is the valley that inspired Tolkien's vision of Rivendell, where waterfalls cascade from impossible heights like silver ribbons. It's where James Bond raced down the slopes in the 1969 film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," and where the legendary Lauberhorn downhill sees racers reach 150 kilometers per hour down the world's longest downhill course. In summer, it's all about gentle walks, wildflower meadows and the panoramic trails of Männlichen. A retreat for those who seek stillness without isolation.
Grindelwald and Wengen may face each other from across the valley, but they are closer than you think. Scenic trains weave between the villages. Summer trails and lifts connect peaks and plateaus.
Grindelwald and Wengen share the same ski area in winter. In summer, the two villages are connected by car (40 minutes), cable car (seasonal, 30 minutes), or the scenic cogwheel railway (1h30) — each journey a destination in itself.
The journey is part of the experience — whether you travel by cogwheel train through forests and gorges or stroll along high-altitude paths with views of the Eiger.
Grindelwald and Wengen may face each other from across the valley, but they are closer than you think. Scenic trains weave between the villages. Summer trails and lifts connect peaks and plateaus.
Grindelwald and Wengen share the same ski area in winter. In summer, the two villages are connected by car (40 minutes), cable car (seasonal, 30 minutes), or the scenic cogwheel railway (1h30) — each journey a destination in itself.
The journey is part of the experience — whether you travel by cogwheel train through forests and gorges or stroll along high-altitude paths with views of the Eiger.
Rather than forcing a choice, consider your mountain mood. Grindelwald calls to those who wake with adventure stirring in their veins, who find energy in dramatic vistas and shared experiences. Wengen whispers to travelers seeking spaces between moments, who discover luxury in silence and poetry in light playing across ancient peaks.
Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen offers something more nuanced – a sophisticated base that honors both impulses. Here, guests embrace the full spectrum of experiences in the Jungfrau region, returning each evening to a sanctuary that understands the value of both movement and stillness.
Rather than forcing a choice, consider your mountain mood. Grindelwald calls to those who wake with adventure stirring in their veins, who find energy in dramatic vistas and shared experiences. Wengen whispers to travelers seeking spaces between moments, who discover luxury in silence and poetry in light playing across ancient peaks.
Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen offers something more nuanced – a sophisticated base that honors both impulses. Here, guests embrace the full spectrum of experiences in the Jungfrau region, returning each evening to a sanctuary that understands the value of both movement and stillness.
Let the landscape guide your appetite. Whether it’s an open-air café in Wengen or a sunlit terrace in Grindelwald, the Jungfrau region offers flavours as clear as its mountain air. Local cheeses, seasonal produce, and wines from nearby valleys all tell the story of the Alps.
Both villages serve as your gateway to the Jungfraujoch, where the highest railway station in Europe perches amid eternal ice and snow. The journey aboard the Jungfrau Railway becomes a pilgrimage through time itself, climbing from green valleys through fragrant pine forests to emerge into a world of glaciers and boundless sky.
Let the landscape guide your appetite. Whether it’s an open-air café in Wengen or a sunlit terrace in Grindelwald, the Jungfrau region offers flavours as clear as its mountain air. Local cheeses, seasonal produce, and wines from nearby valleys all tell the story of the Alps.
Both villages serve as your gateway to the Jungfraujoch, where the highest railway station in Europe perches amid eternal ice and snow. The journey aboard the Jungfrau Railway becomes a pilgrimage through time itself, climbing from green valleys through fragrant pine forests to emerge into a world of glaciers and boundless sky.
At Grand Hotel Belvedere, every detail is shaped by the surroundings. It’s a five-star retreat that feels quietly grounded — where contemporary comfort meets alpine heritage.
From its elevated perch, the hotel commands views stretching across the Lauterbrunnen valley, where waterfalls tumble like nature's own curtains down impossible cliff faces. This is modern luxury that respects its alpine context, creating spaces where guests can process the day's discoveries while dreaming of tomorrow's adventures.
Those seeking the perfect balance of comfort and connection will find their answer in our thoughtfully designed rooms in Wengen, each offering its own interpretation of alpine luxury with views that inspire and resto
At Grand Hotel Belvedere, every detail is shaped by the surroundings. It’s a five-star retreat that feels quietly grounded — where contemporary comfort meets alpine heritage.
From its elevated perch, the hotel commands views stretching across the Lauterbrunnen valley, where waterfalls tumble like nature's own curtains down impossible cliff faces. This is modern luxury that respects its alpine context, creating spaces where guests can process the day's discoveries while dreaming of tomorrow's adventures.
Those seeking the perfect balance of comfort and connection will find their answer in our thoughtfully designed rooms in Wengen, each offering its own interpretation of alpine luxury with views that inspire and resto
Evenings invite a slower pace. Watch the light shift across the valley, feel the hush settle in. Grand Hotel Belvedere is a place to rest, to reflect, and to reconnect — with nature, with yourself.
For those ready to discover how the seasons paint this alpine landscape in different colors, our seasonal offers in Switzerland provide curated experiences celebrating the unique character of each time of year in the Jungfrau region. Whether you come for winter's snowy embrace or summer's endless light, the mountains promise moments of wonder that linger long after you've returned home.
Evenings invite a slower pace. Watch the light shift across the valley, feel the hush settle in. Grand Hotel Belvedere is a place to rest, to reflect, and to reconnect — with nature, with yourself. For those ready to discover how the seasons paint this alpine landscape in different colors, our seasonal offers in Switzerland provide curated experiences celebrating the unique character of each time of year in the Jungfrau region. Whether you come for winter's snowy embrace or summer's endless light, the mountains promise moments of wonder that linger long after you've returned home.
© Photo credit : David Birri, Rolf Wegmueller
© Photo credit : David Birri, Rolf Wegmueller
