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Half term skiing in Grindelwald

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3* Hotel Eigerblick in Grindelwald at Half Term - 7 nights – half board

Location: Grindelwald

Grindelwald is one of the largest resorts in the Bernese Oberland and lies at the foot of the famous north face of the Eiger. Three main areas are directly accessible from the village offering around 200km of varied pistes. The Kleine Scheidegg, reached by cog railway from Grindelwald, is a starting point for some wonderful red and blue runs at all levels, with some harder, black ones. From here there is great skiing back to Grindelwald Grund, down to Wengen, or across to the Maennlichen area. From the village there is also direct access to the First area via the Firstbahn Gondola which takes skiers right up to 2,168m. Take the chairlift to Oberjoch at 2,486m offering a large area of blue and red runs, mostly south-facing and with fantastic views. It is possible to ski back down to the village at the end of the day - snow conidtions permitting. Transfer time is approximately 3.5 hours. <<P>Price includes: Flights, taxes, transfers in 2nd class return, 7 nights accommodation in a large family room for 2 adults + 2 children under 12 years on half board basis for parents. Dinner for kids payable locally. Voucher for 15% discount on ski hire.

Accommodation description

3* Hotel Eigerblick - 7 nights - half board

This recently renovated hotel enjoys a sunny and peaceful location, just above Grindelwald centre approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the station. The next ski bus stop is just around the corner and the hotel offers a bus service to the ski lifts in the morning.

Hotel facilities

Cosy bar
Restaurants
Sauna
Hotel bus to ski lifts

Room facilities

Spacious Family room sleeping up to 4
Bath/shower & WC
Radio
Cable TV
Telephone
Sitting area
Safe
Hairdryer
Balcony

In our opinion: A great family hotel with spacious rooms and a welcoming atmosphere.

Useful information

Currency: Swiss Franc
Language: German
Visa: Not required for British passport holders
Time difference: GMT +1

Single supplement: No single travellers available

Child under 12 years: £ 599 (dinner payable locally)

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking with lastminute.com.

Payment by credit card: a charge of 2 % will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card & Visa Electron cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.

Destination Airport

Zurich Airport

Airport Information

Country

Switzerland

Address

Zurich Airport, Unique (Zurich Airport Ltd), PO Box, CH-8058 Zurich-Airport, Switzerland

Country Code

Telephone

(0)43 816 2211

Fax

(0)43 816 5747

E-mail

info@uniqueairport.com

Website

www.uniqueairport.com

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) north of Zurich

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Transfer between Terminals

The terminals are connected internally on three levels.

Driving Directions

The airport is located at the centre of Switzerland’s road network with excellent connections to cities, including Zurich, Bern, Basel and St Gallen on the A20.

Car Parking

There are three covered car parks next to the terminals and a further car park a short distance away. The open-air P60 car park provides remote long-term parking and is linked to the airport by bus. Valet parking is available.

Car Hire

Companies located in car park 2 include Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Public Transport

Rail: The airport has a Swiss Federal Railways Station located under Terminal B, with trains to central Zurich and many city and tourist destinations across Switzerland. Road: Taxi: Taxis (tel: (0)1 800 7777) can be found outside terminals 1 and 2. Bus: The bus terminal is located next to car park 2; several regular bus lines serve regional towns and villages. An excellent night bus network connects the airport to destinations all over Switzerland.

Information and Help Desks

Information welcome desks are located in the Arrivals halls of both terminals and in the new check-in area 3. FASTpoint terminals, located throughout the airport, provide information on airport facilities, shopping amenities, flight and train schedules, maps and directories, as well as a range of other services.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are banks, which also provide bureau de change services, a post office and nine FASTpoint terminals providing telephone, fax and photocopying facilities. Wireless Internet is available too. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars and take-away facilities are available. Shopping: Shops, including duty-free, are also available. There is an Airport Shopping Centre, one level above check-in area 3. Luggage: There is a lost property office which deals with Swiss enquiries. A porter service is available. Trolleys are available free of charge. There is a left-luggage desk in Terminal 1 Arrivals; lockers are available too. Other facilities: The airport has a medical and dental centre, pharmacies, prayer rooms and nurseries.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Unique Conference Centre (tel: (0)43 816 3422; e-mail: conferencecentre@ uniqueairport.com) has 36 rooms of varying size accommodating up to 120 delegates, and facilities for business seminars, meetings and conferences. The conference centre reception desk also offers a fax machine, photocopier, telephone booths, shredder, secretarial services, interpreting and flight and hotel reservations.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities include accessible toilets and telephone booths, ramps and lifts. Disabled parking spaces are available in car park 2. There are special assistance desks in the Departures halls for travellers with special needs; passengers using this service should report no later than 90 minutes before departures. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Porters can be hired to assist disabled travellers between the airport and the railway station.

Airport Hotels

Hotels close to the airport include the Hilton Zurich Airport (tel: (0)1 828 5050) and Novotel Zurich Airport Messe (tel: (0)1 829 9000). Other nearby hotels include the Movenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport, Best Western Hotel Airport, Coronado Hotel, Movenpick Hotel Zurich-Regensdorf and the Walhalla Hotel. Many Zurich and nearby hotels offer a shuttle service.