Grindelwald and Lunch at Hirschen Restaurant, Switzerland

Previously:

Tom Yum Kung and Chasstubli, Interlaken - Switzerland

That day, we took a scenic train ride to Grindelwald, and it was incredibly convenient.  From our hotel, it was just a 5-minute walk to Interlaken West Station.  The train ticket from there to Grindelwald costs CHF 29.60 for an adult and kid is half price.  The journey itself takes about 35 minutes in total.  Depending on the schedule, some trains are direct while others require a quick change at Zweilutschinen Station.  Still, it's so easy even when travelling with kids.  The entire ride is breathtaking, with panoramic views of snow-covered mountains and charming Swiss villages along the way.

Grindelwald is a picturesque alpine village nestled in the Bernese Oberland region.  It's famously known for its stunning views of Eiger North Face, attracting both skiers in winter and hikers in summer.  During winter, everything is blanketed in white snow, transforming the whole village into a magical winter wonderland.  The scenery was absolutely beautiful.  The kids were especially thrilled.  We found a quiet little snowy spot where they could freely play and simply enjoy the soft powdery snow.

 

For lunch, we dined at Restaurant Hirchen.  We ordered the German-style pizzas, also known as Flammkuchen.  A thin, crispy flatbread topped with delicious ingredients.  It was so light and thin that we could easily eat 10 slices without feeling too full!  The taste was fantastic, simple yet flavourful.

Mushroom and bacon flammkuchen CHF 22.50 (around AUD 41)

Original flammkuchen with bacon, onion and cream cheese CHF 19.50 (around AUD 35.50)

Raclette (comes with potatoes and four type of pickles) CHF 29.50 (around AUD 53.70)

We also tried Swiss raclette for the first time, and we were so excited about the experience.  Raclette is such a fun and interactive dish.  We melted the raclette cheese on a small heated pan at the table, sprinkled it with spices to our liking.  Once it reached that perfectly gooey consistency, we poured it generously over steamed potatoes.  Paired with tangy pickles on the side, it was pure comfort food - warm, rich and satisfying, especially in the cold weather.

Apfelstrudel CHF 12.50 (around AUD 22.80)

To end the meal, we had apple strudel - a buttery, flaky pastry filled with sweet apple filling.  The warm strudel paired nicely with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which complimented the dessert perfectly.

Initially, we had planned to visit Lauterbrunnen, but the lady at the ticket counter advised us not to go as there was a ski competition happening and it would be extremely crowded.  Looking back, we were glad we stayed in Grindelwald instead.  It turned out to be a wonderfully relaxed and memorable day surrounded by snow, mountains and good food.  It was truly a well-spent day in this charming Swiss village.

Hotel Restaurant Hirschen - Grindelwald

Dorfstrasse 135

3818 Grindelwald

Ph: +41 33 854 8484

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