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[Switzerland 2023] Day 10: Getting from Grindelwald to Zurich + Check in Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport + Visiting The Rhine Falls

By Elin Chow - Sunday, January 07, 2024

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After spending two nights in Grindelwald, we checked out of our accommodation and made our way to the train station. We will be heading back to Zurich, where we will spend our last night in Switzerland before we board our flight home the next morning. If you are interested to know how we spent our 10 days in Switzerland, please check out my 11D10 Switzerland Trip Itinerary + Overview post.

GRINDELWALD TO ZURICH

There is no direct train from Grindelwald to Zurich. To get to Zurich from Grindelwald, we'll first need to travel to Interlaken Ost station. From there, we have to change to another train to Zurich HB (Zurich Main Station). There is only one direct train from Interlaken Ost to Zurich HB every hour, starting at 7 am. If you miss the direct train, you can also take the other trains running from Interlaken Ost to Zurich HB during these intervals. However, some trains will require you to change to another connecting trains at Bern, or even at Spiez. Therefore, I would highly recommend you to wait for a direct train as it is easier and more convenient.

You can check the train timetable and information on SBB Mobile app. This will help you to plan your travel better. To search for the train timetable from Grindelwald to Zurich HB, you have to enter Grindelwald as the departure point and Zurich HB as the arrival point.

Even if you didn't manage to catch the direct train from Interlaken Ost to Zurich HB, the total travel time is still the same. It will take 2 hours 41 minutes to get to Zurich HB from Interlaken Ost by train.

ZURICH HB TO RUMLANG

Upon arriving in Zurich HB, we took the S9 train to Rumlang station where the hotel we booked is located. From Zurich HB, it took another 17 minutes to travel to Rumlang station by train. In total, it took us about 3 hours 7 minutes to travel from Grindelwald to Zurich, Rumlang station.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, ZURICH AIRPORT

For our last night in Switzerland, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport. The hotel is conveniently located just 5-minute walk from Zurich-Rumlang station and a 15-minute drive from Zurich Airport. Arriving at the hotel at noon, we decided to try our luck with getting an early-check in. Fortunately, our room was ready and we were allowed to check-in early.

The hotel offers free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel for all its guests. There is no need to reserve a seat for the shuttle from the airport to the hotel. It will run on the schedule that is displayed at the shuttle spot outside at Arrivals 2. Simply follow the signs at the airport for "Hotel Bus".

However, a reservation is required for the shuttle from the hotel to the airport. Reservation for the shuttle can be made at the reception. The first shuttle leaves at 5.00 am outside the hotel entrance. It costs 8 CHF per person. Although it was a bit expensive, we still paid for the shuttle to save ourselves time and hassle.

Holiday Inn Express only offers one type of room. Decorated in warm, earthy tones, the room comes with a king-sized bed, a working desk, a large wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The room is clean and comfortable, with ample of spaces for us to open two big luggage for packing.

Other in room amenities a flat-screen TV, safe box, hair dryer and ironing facilities. There are also plenty of electrical outlets for us to charge our devices. Free WiFi is available in the room as well.

Complimentary coffee and Tea making facilities are also provided in the room.

The bathroom is fitted with gorgeous black subway tiles, giving the space a modern and timeless look. Basic toiletries like body wash and shampoo are provided, as well as liquid hand wash.

There are a number of shops and restaurants around the hotel vicinity. You will find a Migros supermarket, Aldi supermarket and Subway along the same street.

We decided to have lunch at Macdonald's, which is located further down the street, next to the Radisson Hotel.

As expected, even McDonald’s is expensive in Switzerland. In fact, Switzerland has the highest McDonald's price in the world. We paid 20 CHF for two Big Mac burgers, a medium fries and a coke.

RHINE FALLS (RHEIN FALLS)

After lunch, we decided to visit the famous Rhine Falls, the largest and most powerful plain waterfall in Europe. The mighty Rhine Falls are located on the upper Rhine River at the town of Neuhausen am Rheinfall, and next to the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland.

The easiest way to get to the Rhine Falls is by train. To get to the Rhine Falls, you can either travel to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall station or Neuhausen Rheinfall station. The difference between them is the side of the Rhine Falls where you will arrive at. The Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall station will bring you to the southern bank of the falls while the Neuhausen Rheinfall station will arrive on the northern bank of the falls.

We chose to visit the southern bank of the falls because we had read the views are more spectacular on the south side than the north side. The fastest train from Rumlang to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall takes about 1 hour 1 minute. However, that will require two changes of train. We took the slightly longer route, which only requires us to change trains once. The journey took 1 hour 8 minutes, about 7 minutes longer than the fastest route.

To get to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall from Rumlang, we first took the S9 train to Neuhausen station. From here, we changed to the S33 train to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall. With a Half Fare Card, an one-way, second class ticket costs 8.40 CHF.

There is one direct train from Zurich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall every hour, starting at 7.16 am. It will take about 50 minutes to travel to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall from Zurich HB by direct train.

Alternatively, you can also travel to the Rhine Falls by car. If you traveling to the Rhine Falls by car, there are carparks available on both of the river banks. No matter which side you park your car, a parking fee of 5 CHF is charged for the first hour and 2 CHF for each additional hour.

Once you get off the train. the falls are a mere 10 minutes walk away. The northern side of the Rhine Falls is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Although the southern side of the Rhine Falls is also open all year round, it is not accessible 24 hours a day. The opening hours for the southern bank of the falls vary from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm in summer to 10.00 am - 4.00 pm in winter. You can check the opening hours on their website.

While the northern bank of the falls can be visited for free, there is an entrance fee to access to the southern bank of the falls. Adult ticket costs 5 CHF each while child ticket costs 3 CHF each. The ticket includes access to the panoramic glass elevator, Historama (museum), and the Belvedere panoramic trail, as well as the viewing platforms. You can easily buy the entrance ticket online, or at the ticket machines at the entrance gate.

The Laufen Castle (Schloss Laufen) towers on a rocky spur high above the Rhine Falls. Visitors can access the castle either by foot by using the Belvedere Trail or by taking the glass panoramic elevator. The glass panoramic elevator offers impressive views of the Rhine Falls and the surrounding vistas. At the top of the castle, you can also enjoy unobstructed panorama over the Rhine River.

The castle currently serves as a tourist destination, and contains three restaurants, a youth hostel and the Historama museum. You can visit the Historama to learn the history of the 1,200-year-old castle and the Rhine Falls.

The Laufen Castle also overlooks the Worth Castle (Schlossli Worth), on the opposite side of the Rhine River, at the municipality of Neuhausen am Rheinfall. The Worth Castle is also the departure point of all the Rhine Falls boat tours.

The Rhine Falls is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Zurich, Its close proximity makes it an easy and quick day trip destination from Zurich. The thundering roar of the water echo throughout the surrounding areas.

A circular wooden walkway run along the river, leading to multiple viewing platforms that allow you to view the Rhine Falls from different vantage points. There are however, a lot of stairs to climb, which makes it not accessible to wheelchair users.

Standing 23 meters high and spanning 150 meters wide, the Rhine Falls are truly a sight to behold. Created by the tectonic shift of the ice age, the Rhine Falls is currently around 15,000 years old. In summer months, the average water flow is around 600,000 liters per second, while in the winter, the average water flow is around 250,000 liters per second. That is absolutely impressive!

The afternoon sun and rising spray on this sunny day have created a rainbow over the plunging waters.

The best time to visit the Rhine Falls is during the summer months, from May to August, when the falls are at its full flow. During this time, you'll be able to see Europe's largest sheet of water flowing at its greatest volume.

The walkway will eventually lead you to the bottom of the waterfall. Here, the enormous water masses appear so close that you will feel you can almost touch it. You can even feel the roar and vibration of the water all over your body! It was such an unique and memorable experience.

One of the best ways to appreciate the grandeur of the Rhine Falls is by taking a boat tour. The guided boat tours give you an opportunity to experience the power of the falls from up close, and witness the cascading waters from a unique perspective.

You can catch the boat from either side of the river. However, please note that the tickets for the boat tours are not included in the entrance ticket and must be purchased separately. You can buy the tickets for the boat rides online, or from the ticketing counters at the Castle Laufen or Castle Worth docking stations. The boat rides are operated by a company named Rhyfall Mandli. There is no need to purchase the boat tickets in advance as they rarely sell out.

Although the Rhine Falls can be visited all year round, the boat tours only operate from late March to early November, seven days a week. You can find the operating hours of the boat tours on their website. Do note that the availability and departure times may vary depending on season, capacity and weather.

Price of the boat tour depends on the route you pick. There are four types of experiences available, each of varying lengths.

Rhine Crossing (No.2 Red Line)

This is the only boat leaving from the bank of the Laufen Castle. The boat crosses the river and transports visitors to the landing stage at Worth Castle where the other boat tours depart.

Rock Experience (No. 1 Yellow Line)

The Rock Experience is the most popular route as it brings visitors to the Middle Rock located in the center of the Rhine Falls. Visitors can then climb up the rock and enjoy a panoramic view on the falls.

15 Minutes Round Trip (No. 4 Blue Line)

This is a short 15 minutes round trip cruise that takes visitors very close to the mighty waters of the Rhine Falls.

30 Minutes Round Trip (No. 5 Pink Line)

The 30 minutes long cruise takes visitors along the Rhine river before returning to the Rhine Falls, and includes an audio commentary in various languages.

We bought tickets for the Rock Experience. The boat tour costs 20 CHF per adult, which also includes the boat ride on the No.2 Red Line. To be honest, we had no idea what the Rock Experience boat tour was about when we bought the tickets. If we had known it, we wouldn't have bought the tickets for the tour. We would have saved quite a lot of money as the Rock Experience is the most expensive tour among them all. However, it was not because we didn't enjoy the tour. It was simply because we had no plans to visit the Middle Rock at all.

To board the boat for the tour, we'll first need to get to the landing stage located on the other side of the river with the Line 2 red boat. The red boats depart every 15 minutes, and it only takes about 5 minutes to cross the river.

The Line 1 yellow boat departs every 30 minutes. After the boat docked, the captain wiped the seats dry before welcoming the next batch of passengers aboard.

The boat navigates through the churning currents, and took us close to the roaring waterfalls. We could feel the sprays on our skin as the waters thundered into the river below. It was such a fun and exhilarating experience.

The boat took us to a landing stage in the middle of the waterfalls, where the mighty Middle Rock stood. Here, the passengers are allowed to disembark and climb up a flight of stairs to a viewing platform above the waterfalls. However, as I have mentioned earlier, we have no plans of visiting the Middle Rock at all. The stairs leading to the top of the cliff are very steep and narrow. There was a long line of people queuing under the scorching sun just to take pictures at the top of the cliff.

The Middle Rock can only reached on a circular boat tour of the Rhine Falls. If you are interested to climb up the Middle Rock, taking a boat tour is your only option.

After dropping the passengers at the landing stage in the middle of the waterfalls, the boat made its way back to the boarding point. The actual boat ride probably lasts only a few minutes. It was surprisingly short. Definitely not worth the price we paid.

We spent about two hours at the falls before we headed back to Rumlang by train. It was around dinner time when we arrived back in Rumlang, so we went around the area looking for something to eat. However, there wasn't much choice and we ended up eating McDonald's for dinner again. We opted for takeaway and enjoyed our meal back in our hotel room.

We had complimentary breakfast included in our room package, so we decided to have a quick bite before heading the airport the next morning. However, the buffet breakfast was mediocre, with very limited selections. It consists of a few types of breads, pastries, cold cuts, cheeses, egg dishes, hash browns, salads and cereals. There were coffee and tea, as well as some juices.

After breakfast, we checked out of our room and took the hotel shuttle to the airport. We spent our remaining Swiss Francs at Starbucks while waiting to board our flight home. This was the end of our Switzerland trip. Well, all good things must come to an end. It was a tiring but unforgettable trip. We couldn’t wait to visit this beautiful country soon again.

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[Switzerland 2023] Day 8: Grindelwald | Visiting Grindelwald Glacier Canyon (Gletscherschlucht) + Check in Ferienwohnung Uf dr Liwwi + Dinner at Barry's Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

By Elin Chow - Friday, December 15, 2023

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After staying in Lauterbrunnen for 5 nights, we checked out of Valley Hostel and made our way to the train station. We will be heading to the village of Grindelwald where we will spend the next two nights. Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald are actually located next to each other. My original plan was to head to somewhere else, but my husband insisted that we had to stay in Grindelwald in order to fully experience Switzerland.

GETTING FROM LAUTERBRUNNEN TO GRINDELWALD

There is no direct train from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald. To get to Grindelwald from Lauterbrunnen, you'll first need to take a train to Zweilutschinen, then transfer to another train from Zweilutschinen to Grindelwald. An one-way, second class ticket costs 4.50 CHF. If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass, you can travel on this route for free. The entire journey from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald via Zweilutschinen will take about 43 minutes. I would highly recommend you to check the train timetable and information on SBB Mobile app. To search for the timetable from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald, you have to enter Lauterbrunnen as the departure point and Grindelwald as the arrival point.

GRINDELWALD GLACIER CANYON

Upon arriving at Grindelwald train station, we headed straight to our accommodation first to drop off our luggage. As we had plenty of time to spare before the published check-in time, we decided to visit the Gletscherschlucht, or Grindelwald Glacier Canyon .

The village of Grindelwald is home to two of Switzerland's largest glaciers, the Upper and Lower Grindelwald Glaciers. The Grindelwald Glacier Canyon is a glacier gorge formed by the Lower Grindelwald Glacier millions of years ago.

GETTING THERE

There are a few ways to get to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon from Grindelwald. You can reach Grindelwald Glacier Canyon easily by car, by bus 122 from Grindelwald station, or on foot.

The bus from Grindelwald station to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon departs hourly. You can check the bus schedule on SBB Mobile app. To search for the bus schedule from Grindelwald station to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon, you have to enter Grindelwald as the departure point and Grindelwald, Gletscherschlucht as the arrival point.

Alternatively, you can also hike to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon from the center of Grindelwald village. It will take about 35 minutes to hike from Grindelwald train station to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon.

A one-way bus ticket from Grindelwald station to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon costs 2.60 CHF with a Half Fare Card. If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass, you can ride the bus for free. The bus ride takes 13 minutes. As there is only one bus per hour, make sure you manage your time well.

The bus will arrive at a large car park right in front of the entrance. For those who drive here, you can park your car for free.

The Glacier Canyon is opened from early May to end of October, 9.30 am to 6.00 pm daily. On Friday, the Glacier Canyon will stay open until 10.00 pm for the Night Experience Light Show. If you visit on a Friday night, you'll get to witness the gorge lit up with impressive colorful lights. It will be a completely different experience compared to the daytime.

ENTRANCE TICKET

Just like the Trummelbach Falls, there is also an entrance fee to enter the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon. Adult ticket costs 19 CHF each while child ticket costs 10 CHF each. Children under 6 can enter for free. If you hold a Grindelwald Guest Card, you will get a 10% discount (2 CHF) on the entrance ticket.

The entrance ticket is a bit expensive, but the money obtained from the ticket sales go toward maintaining the Glacier Canyon. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure that the gorge is safe to enter. At the start of every Spring, the company will spend 65,000 CHF to clear the canyon walls of loose rocks.

Local mountain guide hanging off ropes will also check each square meters of the cliff walls. The process will usually take several weeks to complete. Other than that, an additional 40,000 CHF will also be spent each year to upgrade the walkway.

Once inside, a walkway will take you through tunnels and deep into the less than 1 kilometers long gorge. The walkway is one-way, meaning when you reach the end of the gorge, you have to turn around and follow the same route back.

The temperature inside the gorge average around 10-Degree Celsius during summer. You may want to bring a warm jacket with you because it can get really cold and wet inside the gorge. The Glacier Canyon is an easy-access tourist destination suitable for all ages. It is one of the best places in Grindelwald to escape the summer heat.

After going through the ticket turnstile, you'll first walk through a damp and dark tunnel that will lead you deep into the gorge. Although strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on the walkway, it is best that you leave them at home. Some parts of the walkway are very narrow, so you will need to be mindful of other visitors.

Once you made you way out of the tunnel, you will be greeted by towering cliffs and expansive rock formations, The elevated metal walkway is built into the rock walls above a gorge, with breathtaking views of rugged cliffs and a roaring river below. The walkway is flanked at all times by waist-high metal railing and mesh fence, so it is relatively safe and easy to walk.

At one time, millions of years ago, the 300 metres deep gorge was covered entirely in glacial ice from the Lower Grindelwald Glacier. The glaciers carved their way through the rock walls, towards the edge of the village of Grindelwald, which created the steep-sided gorge that we see today.

However, due to global warming, the gorge now holds flowing water instead of ice. Although the glaciers had disappeared, the remarkable gorge that was left behind by the glaciers continue to tell the story of Earth's ancient past.

Standing deep inside the gorge, the towering rock walls will make you feel as though you have been transported back in time to another world. Throughout the millennia, the glacial meltwaters had shaped the landscape and carved out various unique rock formations. The Grindelwald Glacier Canyon is absolutely a breathtaking natural masterpiece!

The beautiful glacier-fed Lutschine river flows through the gorge. Strolling down the walkway, you will constantly feel rushes of cold wind blowing across your body while the thunderous roar of the water echo through the gorge.

Along the way, you will also find information boards (in both German and English) where you can learn about the glacier and the canyon's formation over the centuries.

Walking through the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon is truly a breathtaking experience. The beauty, power and serenity of this place will leave you speechless.

THE SPIDER WEB

One of the highlight of the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon is the 170m2 striking blue "Spider Web" net that hangs seven meters above the roaring Lutschine River. The net will give you the chance to actually "walk" over the raging waters, but the experience is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Your feet can easily slip through the wide mesh, and you may lose a shoe in the process. Therefore, children under 5 years old are not allowed on the net.

CANYON SWING

Thrill-seeking, adrenaline junkies can embark on an exhilarating Canyon Swing experience. You will leaps off into the 90 meters deep gorge and free fall about 50 metres before going into a pendulum swing.

Instead of bouncing back like a bungee jump, you will find yourself swinging between gigantic rocks at speeds of 120km/h before slowing down. There will be professional guides around to ensure your safety. In addition to proper safety equipment, you will also be fitted with a GoPro, which will capture your entire experience on video. Do note that the activity must be booked ahead of time. It costs 129 CHF per person.

You will find several small waterfalls about halfway down the gorge. The meltwater from the mountains above cascade freely into the Lutschine River below.

You will also have the opportunity to taste the fresh water from the Eiger glacier that pours from a spring in the rock. Don't worry, the water is absolutely safe to drink. It is really cool and refreshing.

There are several benches along the way where you can take a rest and enjoy the surroundings.

It takes about an hour to walk the entire gorge. But we took longer than an hour because we kept stopping to take photos and videos along the way.

Leaving the Glacier Canyon, we took Bus 122 back to Grindelwald station. As it was still too early for check-in, we decided to walk around the village.

The village of Grindelwald sits at the foot of Eiger North Face. Surrounded by lush, green meadows and majestic peaks, the village is popular tourist destination known for its breathtaking alpine scenery, outdoor activities and charming village atmosphere. The village of Grindelwald is also fondly known as the Eiger village by the locals as it provides a great base for exploring the famous Eiger mountain.

The main street of Grindelwald village is lined with a variety of shops, restaurants and accommodations. However, compared to Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald is much more touristy and crowded. I must admit that I didn't like Grindelwald as much as the other towns and villages that we had visited in Switzerland. It wasn't that we didn't enjoy Grindelwald. Although the town's beauty and charm met my expectations, I miss the peacefulness and tranquility in Lauterbrunnen.

Feeling a little hungry, we went to grab a quick lunch from Coop before continuing to explore the village.

The village of Grindelwald is known for its lush green meadows and traditional Swiss chalet-style architecture, with wooden houses adorned with colorful flower boxes, wide eaves, and intricately carved window shutters and balconies. Each individual chalets exudes an unique charm and character, and blend almost seamlessly with the natural surroundings.

There are plenty of pictureque and scenic photo opportunities in Grindelwald. The village seems like something out of a fairytale. Everywhere you look is a photo-worthy scene.

We had booked a studio apartment in Grindelwald. Check in was done at Hotel Alpenhof, which is located up on a hill, about 5 minutes walk from Grindelwald train station. There is a relatively steep climb up to the hotel from the train station. The hike to the hotel is certainly no joke, especially with two large and heavy luggage.

But fortunately, there is a free shuttle available. We were able to request the hotel to pick us up at the train station on day of check-in, and also drop us off at the train station on the day of check-out.

Hotel Alpenhof is a family-run hotel built in traditional Swiss chalet style. Other than standard hotel rooms, the establishment also offers three chalet-style accommodation, each offering impressive views of the mountains. The apartments are located in the chalet "Ur dr Liwwi" right next to Hotel Alpenhof.

We booked Studio 2 Jungfrau via booking.com. You can only make a reservation directly with the hotel via their website. This was actually the most expensive accommodation that we had booked for our Switzerland trip. Not only that, this was also the only hotel that did not allow us to check-in early.

Fitted with parquet flooring, the apartment is clean, spacious and comfortable. The interior is rustically furnished and equipped with modern amenities. It comes with a living-bedroom area, an open kitchen and a bathroom. The living-bedroom area features a double bed, a sofa and a coffee table. Free WiFi is also available. There is also a TV in the apartment.

The bathroom was clean and modernly furnished, with high quality fixture and fittings. Toiletries including body wash and shampoo are not provided. Please remember to bring your own toiletries if you plan to book a stay here.

The open kitchen is fully equipped with all the essential appliances, tools and supplies that you need to prepare any type of meals. You will find modern appliances like a mini fridge, induction stove, oven, blender, toaster and kettle in the kitchen. Basic cooking utensils, crockery, glassware, cookware and bakeware are also provided as well.

There is also a capsule coffee machine in the apartment, but they only provide two coffee capsules per day. If you need additional coffee capsules, you can buy them from the hotel for 1 CHF each.

We also get to enjoy an excellent view of the mountains and lush green slopes through the windows in our apartment.

There are chairs and table outside the apartment where you can sit and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.

We decided to eat out on this day at Barry's Restaurant, Bar & Lounge as it was my birthday. The reason we picked this restaurant is because this is one of the popular restaurants in Grindelwald with plenty of good reviews.

Located along the main street of the village, the restaurant occupies both the entire ground and first floor of the Eiger Mountain & Soul Hotel. The restaurant has a cozy alpine lodge ambience with knotty pine walls and ceiling and lovely replica of kerosene lamps.

Their menu is pretty extensive, offering a good range of choice, from a variety of traditional Swiss cuisines to comfort food. There are vegetarians and vegan dishes available, as well as gluten-free options. You can check out the menu on their website.

Cheese Fondue

Price: 30 CHF

We ordered their Cheese Fondue, which is served with bite-sized bread and Swiss potatoes for dipping . The portion was generous, but compared to the cheese fondue we had at Weidstubli Restaurant in Lauterbrunnen, this one was not as good.

The cheese fondue we had at Barry's had no wine, so the mixture was a bit thick and heavy. Personally, I think that a cheese fondue without wine is not really a cheese fondue. It's just melted cheese. However, I really love the potatoes. Crunchy-on-the-outside and soft and tender on the inside, the potatoes help to reduce the intense cheesiness of the cheese fondue.

Lamb Rack

Price: 46 CHF

We also ordered their signature Rack of Lamb. The herb-crusted rack of lamb is served with seasonal Ravioli, roasted cauliflower and port wine sauce. Tender, succulent and flavorful, the rack of lamb comes out to be deliciously perfect, with crispy fat and juicy meat. The port wine sauce was amazing. Sweet and rich, it goes absolutely well with the meat.

Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner at Barry's. The atmosphere, service and food were all fantastic! The restaurant owner and staff even came several times during the meal to ask if the food (and everything else) was okay. They spoke fluent English, so we had no problem communicating with them.

Barry's is open from 7.00 am to 11.30 pm daily, and until 1 am on weekends. Guests staying at Eiger Selfness Hotel and Eiger Lodge will get a 10% discount on the total food bill. However, please remember to inform the service team that you are a hotel guest when you order your food.

After dinner, we took a stroll around the village. We waited for the sky to turn completely dark in order to see the chalets in the village light up at night.

Price: 4.50 CHF

I bought a small bottle of Swiss wine from Coop to try. You can easily find a lot of cheap wine in supermarkets. So, this was basically how we spent our day 8 in Switzerland. If you are interested to know more about our trip, you may want to check out our 11D10 Switzerland Trip Itinerary + Overview post.

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