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First

Grindelwald, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Grindelwald
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Traveller Description: First is a mountain on the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley. A modern 6 seater gondola is taking people within 30 min. to the top. It is a skiing... more »
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Grimsby
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The journey up to the top of the First Mountain is from Grindelwald Town and as we had the 6 day Jungfrau pass,it didn"t cost us a penny to go on the cable cars. You can get on and off the cable cars at two stations on the way up to the top of First,both with fantastic walks to get... More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

On a clear day the walk from this high end of the cable-car from Grindelwald to the Bachalpsee is outstanding and invigorating. In the summer one sees lakes, waterfalls and the remains of not so old snow. More

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Bruges
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nowhere else that many lifts in a beatiful mountainsetting More

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Brisbane, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The weather was clear blue skies with tonnes of snow which made it a wonderful 2 weeks of skiing. First is so convenient to get to, from the middle of the village the lifts whisk you up the mountain and the view of the Eiger is breathtaking. Lifts are efficient, clean and staff helpful More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Tobogganing run was great!!First flier was good fun and was inclusive in our ski and rail pass. More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Good lifts and good slopes did prefer the wengen grindlewald slopes as so easy to ski in to Wegen for afternoon tea and then back to top and ski to grindlewald. First has some amazing runs and also some stunning views My profile picture is taken from restaurant on first over looking grindlewald so proof I have been More

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Seattle
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Great ski area and something for all levels. Nice long ski runs back down to town. Restaurants and gondola ride. Great skiing! More

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Cheshire, UK.
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

A good place to start the holiday. Relatively small ski area, but in the sun most of the day. Fine for Intermediate and Advanced skiiers. More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Beautiful mountain and something for everyone. Also, the local train station has a live webcam so you can see the mountain conditions before going up. A few locations in town show you all the runs that are open and the runs that might be closed. More

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Hong Kong, China
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The walk there is not heavy and the view there is excellent More

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