YOUR ESSENTIAL HOLIDAY INFORMATION
With access to 206km of skiing the resort of Grindelwald is a great choice for your Powder Byrne ski holiday. On this page you’ll find all of the essential information you need to get your holiday off to a great start, including: flights and transfers, in-resort services, skiing arrangements, ski programmes for adults and children, mountain and village restaurants and ideas for family day.
YOUR HOLIDAY TO GRINDELWALD
Flights and Transfers
TRAVELLING TO GRINDELWALDPlease follow the link for your flight type. If you are not sure what your flight type is then please ask our client concierge team.
Scheduled Flights with SWISS: For more information please click here.
Group Flights with SWISS: For more information please click here.
Scheduled Flights with British Airways: For more information please click here.
Group Flights with British Airways: For more information please click here.
Powder Byrne Private Flights: For more information on our exclusive flights please click here.
Private road transfer: 2 hours, 30 minutes from Zurich airport
Luxury group transfer: 2 hours, 30 minutes from Zurich airport
In-Resort Services
FROM OUR EXPERIENCED RESORT TEAMSYou will be fully supported throughout your holiday by our experienced resort team. They will oversee everything from the moment you arrive in the resort to the moment you leave at the end of your holiday. Led by your resort manager, our teams also include drivers, ski hosts and children’s club assistants. Contact details for your resort manager and team members will be confirmed before your holiday and on arrival.
Our Powder Byrne resort shuttle service will be available for transport to and from the slopes when required. By evening our drivers are available on request until 9.30pm for shuttles around resort to allow you to enjoy the range of restaurants and bars available. Shuttle service timings may vary on our mid-week Family Day. Our resort team will advise accordingly.
We offer complimentary on-piste ski guiding exclusively for our adult clients. Our handpicked ski guides will show you around the mountain, help find the best runs on the day and book the best mountain lunch spots, allowing you to leave your piste maps unused. The minimum ski standard for guiding is confident blue run skier (Powder Byrne level 3). The maximum in a group is no more than 10 adults and the groups are often between 6 – 8 people. Each group is arranged according to ski ability. You do not need to pre-book our guiding service and can decide on a daily basis whether you wish to join.
You will receive a personal visit in the evenings from a member of our Powder Byrne team at a time convenient to you. During this visit, you can talk through your arrangements for the following day and request anything you need booked. You will also receive feedback on your children’s day in our programmes, if applicable.
We are able to request babysitting for your holiday. We recommend letting us know your requirements as soon as you can pre-travel due to high demand during peak travel periods.
Powder Byrne babysitting rates are 20 CHF per hour in Switzerland (25 CHF per hour on New Year’s Eve), plus the cost of a taxi for babysitting that finishes after 9.30pm.
If a babysitter is to be shared between two families, the amount charged will be time and a half and the children must be cared for in one room. Payment is to be made in cash directly to the babysitter on the same evening.
Cancellation is to be made 24 hours in advance; otherwise there will be a charge equivalent to 1 hour. In the interest of safety, Powder Byrne do not recommend leaving children unattended in the hotel rooms at any time.
Where possible we use Powder Byrne staff to babysit, however this cannot be guaranteed. In the event that a Powder Byrne babysitter is not available we will try to assist by arranging a local babysitter. Costs will vary and are not controlled by Powder Byrne.
Your babysitting arrangements will be fully confirmed on arrival into resort.
Skiing Arrangements
OUR DEDICATED TEAM ARE HERE TO HELPIf you have opted to use our pre-paid Ski Pass Service, our resort teams will collect and check all the ski passes required for your party prior to your arrival. These will be handed to you in resort, by our local Powder Byrne team, in preparation for your first day on the slopes.
If you need to make any changes or additions to your passes prior to travel our Client Concierge team will be delighted to help you.
Upon arrival in resort our local team will be on hand to help you arrange your ski hire. We work with our carefully selected rental shop to ensure you have the widest choice of skis, boards and boots available. Prices vary depending on requirements and equipment is payable locally.
Adult Ski Programmes
OUR PROGRAMMES IN GRINDELWALDOur flexible adult ski programmes run on selected weeks throughout the ski season in Grindelwald. Details about the programme arrangements are outlined below.
We offer complimentary on-piste ski guiding exclusively for our adult clients. Our handpicked ski guides will show you around the mountain, help find the best runs on the day and book the best mountain lunch spots, allowing you to leave your piste maps unused. The minimum ski standard for guiding is confident blue run skier (Powder Byrne level 3). The maximum in a group is no more than 10 adults and the groups are often between 6 – 8 people. Each group is arranged according to ski ability. You do not need to pre-book our guiding service and can decide on a daily basis whether you wish to join.
Our Client Concierge team are here to assist with booking private ski instruction with our recommended ski school should you require tuition. Availability can be limited so we strongly recommend this is arranged well in advance of travel. Grindelwald Ski School offer the following lesson times:
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- Single hour
- Morning – 2.5 hours
- Afternoon – 2.5 hours
- Full day – 5 hours
Please contact our Client Concierge team for more details, availability and full pricing
The ultimate introduction to skiing for adult beginners, or those looking to return to skiing after a break from the slopes:
You will meet our team at your hotel or apartment at 8.30am. Our shuttles will then take you to the slopes and return you at 4pm.
The programme runs 5 days a week, with one day free mid week to enjoy with the family or the rest of your group.
For further information, including advice on what to bring, please click here.
Children’s Ski Programmes
OUR PROGRAMMES IN GRINDELWALDOur exclusive children’s ski programmes run on selected weeks throughout the ski season in Grindelwald. Details about the programme arrangements are outlined below.
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- Timings: Sign in at 8.30 and sign out at 16.00 (location will be confirmed in resort).
- Lunch arrangements: The Yeti programme includes a supervised healthy and nutritious lunch from 12pm in one of the mountain restaurants every day that Yeti Club operates.
- Yeti Supper: Supervised Yeti supper will take place each evening (except family day) between 18.00-19.00 in selected hotels.
- What to bring: Ski-suit/Jacket/Pants, Ski gloves, Ski socks, Warm base layers, Ski goggles and/or Sunglasses, Warm hat. Powder Byrne provide all Yeti children with a ski helmet, bum bag and small sun cream.
- Evening activity nights: On two evenings during the week (Monday and Thursday) there will be a supervised evening activity straight after Yeti supper, from 19.00-20.30.
For further information, including advice on what to bring and safety details, please click here.
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- Timings: Sign in at 8.30 and sign out at 16.00 (location will be confirmed in resort).
- Lunch arrangements: The children in SnoZone will eat at a variety of mountain restaurants during the week supervised by our team. They will require approximately CHF 25 per day to pay for their lunch.
- What to bring: Ski-suit/Jacket/Pants, Ski gloves, Ski socks, Warm base layers, Ski goggles and/or Sunglasses, Warm hat. Powder Byrne provide all children with a ski helmet and a fun welcome gift.
- Evening activity nights: On two evenings during the week (Tuesday and Thursday) there will be a supervised evening activity from 19.00-21.00.
For further information, including advice on what to bring and safety details, please click here.
Mountain Dining
GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAINOur recommendations for dining on the mountain. In peak season restaurants fill up fast, so we recommend booking restaurants in advance. Please contact the client concierge team for restaurant reservations and guarantee the best tables on the mountain.
Hotel Aspen is a firm favourite amongst Powder Byrne clients. This mountain restaurant offers a very broad menu and is one of the best restaurants in town with a wide range of meat, as well as vegetarian options. It is a great option for adults and older children and is accessible by road in the evenings.
Mary’s Cafe is a lovely, quaint mountain restaurant. The owner, Mary provides warm and attentive service and the food is delicious, including a multitude of authentic Swiss specialities.
Bort Restaurant is set in a stunning location with spectacular views of the Eiger. It has a varied menu of delightful dishes including a lovely Thai green curry, sun dried tomato and goats cheese pasta and homemade pumpkin soup.
Bergrestaurant First is situated at the top station of the Grindelwald Firstbahn at 2,168m above sea level. It is the perfect location to enjoy a glass of wine on a sunny day or take refuge from the cold on an icy day. Sample a range of traditional Swiss cuisine and take in the panoramic views.
Hotel Bellevue is ideal for small groups looking for authentic mountain food including specialities like cordon bleu and calf’s liver with rosti. The menu is entirely sourced from regional suppliers.
Village Dining
GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES IN GRINDELWALD VILLAGEPlease note that some restaurants require credit card details to confirm the booking and operate strict cancellation policies.
Barry’s Restaurant is a Powder Byrne favourite with consistently excellent feedback from clients. Named after a St. Bernard named Barry, the restaurant is themed as an authentic alpine mountain hut, offering both Swiss and International cuisine. Ideal for families and large groups.
Pizzeria Da Silvi is the perfect location for families to enjoy Italian cuisine. Pizza and pasta is served in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is located next to Firstbahn..
Kreuz and Post offers a rustic setting for a fine dining experience, perfect for a candlelit dinner. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that’s typical of the local Bernese Oberland.
Central Hotel Wolter is a comfortable, alpine-chic style restaurant that offers refined dinners including steaks, pasta and grilled meat. It is very family friendly and has a nice modern Swiss atmosphere.
Hotel Glacier offers a fine dining experience with a regional and seasonal menu. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and it is open Tuesday – Sunday between 6pm and 9pm.
Family Day
OUR SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR MIDWEEK FAMILY DAYInspiration and information on some of our recommended activities for family day (if you are not hitting the slopes). For more suggested activities or to book any of the below activities please contact the client concierge team.
The highest railway station in Europe is located 3,454m above sea level. You can gain access to a high-Alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock, which you can admire from the viewing platforms on the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. The railway journey to the Jungfraujoch is an experience in itself, which leads through the Eiger and the Mönch. You can also enjoy lunch up in the clouds in one of the 4 restaurants or cafeterias open 365 days a year.
Curling is a great sport for all the family. Although not the most adrenaline fuelled sport, it’s harder than it looks and is a great way to spend time as a family at the local sports centre either playing or watching a local professional tournament.
Ice skating is available at the local sports centre. It is a great activity for all the family and the ice rink caters for all abilities. If you’re not feeling too steady on your skates, you can always arrange an ice skating lesson to build up your confidence.
This is the first indoor rope park in Switzerland, there are five different routes you can take. Under the Ice Arena’s roof, people of all ages can swing, climb or ‘fly’ over the exciting and sometimes wobbly elements. There are no fitness requirements for using the park. All guests to the rope park are supplied with the necessary equipment and given an explanatory talk before they set out alone on their rope climbing adventure.
More than 80km of winter walking paths are available for walking enthusiasts. In the First area alone, 50km of paths are available. The First-Faulhorn-Bussalp hike is certainly recommended. Toboggans can also be taken on your hikes to add that element of fun to them. There are also restaurants along the way for refreshments
ACCOMMODATION IN GRINDELWALD
Please follow the link to your hotel for more information on your stay.
Hotel Belvedere
IDYLLIC LOCATIONAll the essential information you need to know about your stay at Hotel Belvedere.
Hotel Schweizerhof
CHARMING & ELEGANTAll the essential information you need to know about your stay at the Hotel Schweizerhof.
Hotel Aspen
RUSTIC, CHALET-STYLE HOTELAll the essential information you need to know about your stay at Hotel Aspen.
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