Grindelwald in the Tamar Valley: Swiss-Inspired
Accommodation in Grindelwald
Grindelwald stands out for its Swiss-inspired design and the artificial lake around which the town was laid out. The resort’s leisure activities are another possible reason to visit. When planning your holiday, it’s worth deciding first whether you’re most interested in the character of the town or in specific activities. Splash Golf also incorporates the lake into the game.
Lakeside townscape
A small chapel stands on the shore of the lake in Grindelwald, where weddings are frequently held. This regular use adds a distinct cultural touch to the Swiss-inspired town.
Golf, games and resort facilities
Putt-it Mini Golf is located in the Swiss Village Arcade. It is an 18-hole mini golf course with a par of 54. Splash Golf Grindelwald offers a different kind of game: players aim at targets scattered across the lake. This means a mini golf course and a game involving targets over the lake are available as two distinct formats. If you’re planning a trip with children, you can take these different types of games into account.
Pedal karts can be hired at the resort in Grindelwald, which also has a full-size public golf course with ten holes. Its scale sets it apart from mini golf, although it also has a modest number of holes. The resort also has a large, full-size wooden pirate ship.
Shopping at the Swiss Shopping Arcade
The Swiss Shopping Arcade in the Swiss-designed Tamar Valley Resort includes a gift shop, a women’s clothing and accessories store, a bakery café, a confectionery shop and an ice cream parlour. In addition to leisure activities, the arcade therefore offers a range of shops and dining options. The selection of shops may change. If a particular store is important to your plans, check what’s currently available in advance.
Location and holiday accommodation
Grindelwald is situated on a hill in the Tamar Valley, 15 kilometres and about a 15-minute drive north of Launceston. The driving time is approximate and may vary. The town’s location provides a regional point of reference, while its Swiss-inspired townscape, the lake and the resort’s facilities offer different reasons to stay.
When looking for holiday accommodation in Grindelwald, it helps to decide first what’s bringing you here: are you drawn mainly to the town’s design, interested in the resort’s leisure activities, or is its location in the Tamar Valley the deciding factor? You can then compare the details of specific accommodation with your priorities. This helps you choose a destination that suits your holiday plans without treating the town’s character and individual activities as one single experience.
Explore more destinations: Clarence Point, Sidmouth.
View the regional travel guide: West Tamar Council.
