Skiing from Wengen or Grindelwald in early March?

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    7 February 2019 at 12:27:49 #819823

    Hello all, I am planning a ski holiday with my daughter (17yo) in early March and can’t decide between Grindelwald and Wengen as a base. We are both eager and good skiers, and we would definì like to try the Lauberhorn downhill piste and maybe do some off piste with a guide. It would be a father-and-daughter break, so we would look for peace and nature rather than for hip. What would you suggest?

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    7 February 2019 at 22:39:43 #903745

    Hi Powdermaster,

    I have skied in Wengen but I know my boyfriend is a big fan of Grindelwald. Lauberhorn is of course in Wengen!

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    As I have not skied in Grindelwald, what I can tell you is:

    • Both areas share the Mannlichen and Scheidegg ski areas
    • In addition, Grindelwald has a direct access to First skiing area as well (so you could say one extra skiing area, good if you are an advanced skier!)
    • Grindelwald seems to be the more lively place between the two with some good restaurants and apres-ski so if you’re after peace and quiet then Wengen might be better.
    • There is one less train connection to Grindelwald (if you are getting there by train)
    • There is some off piste off the Eiger Nordbahn (better enquire when you are there), and on the other side of the Lauberhorn.
    • Wengen is car free, whilst Grindelwald is not.

    However, both areas area great places and I think Wengen is a lovely resort with lots of great runs for all levels as well so either one should be fine as a base.

    These are not great areas for off-piste, if you are after an off-piste adventure then you should consider Davos, Andermatt or Verbier (with good on and off piste options).

    http://www.myswissalps.com/da vos

    Once you go, please post a review on our site of your adventure!

    Maria.

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