We recently did a week long trip to the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. It was the perfect place to get some fresh mountain air and some serious outdoor time. For our first full day of holiday, we headed up the Maenlichen gondola.
Maenlichen is a kid friendly area and is know for the cow trail or LieselotteTrail. We didn’t get a chance to do the trail but did see the map and it looks super fun.
The first cow stop is located at the gondola station at the bottom.
It has been awhile since we have been on a gondola so it felt like a new experience for the kiddos.
Once up top, you are greeted by a gigantic cow playground.
You go up via the backside and slide out the mouth. Ha! On the inside there are a few play items and you can climb to the top for a view of the surrounding mountains.
Surrounding the cow, there is other playground equipment with a stunning backdrop.
(These are mini trampolines. It made it look like they were jumping for the udders. Ha!)
The top of the Maenlichen gondola is also where you can start the “Royal Walk” to the peak. At the top is a viewing platform in the shape of a crown and views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. The kiddos and I stayed at the playground while Gav ran to the top. He literally ran to the top and back down. He will use any excuse to run at altitude. Ha!
It was a nice morning trip and a good way to start our holiday. We were back at the cabin in time for lunch.
Info for your trip:
The Maenlichen gondola starts in Grindelwald. There is a large parking lot just outside the station and it is 5 CHF to park *cash only*. They are building a new Jungfrau cablecar at this location. The building is huge and they are putting in a parking garage next to it. This wasn’t open during our trip but you may want to check if it is open when you go.
Masks are required in the gondolas at this time. They were allowing people to space out and it was usually only one family per gondola which was nice. Kids under 6 travel free. Gondolas in Switzerland are always pricey so make sure to check the current rates before you go or you may be shocked when you get there. And as always, go early!
That’s the end of day 1. More to come!
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Silly question but do you recommend the cabin you stayed at? My cousins and I are planning a trip to Switzerland and are wondering about the best places to stay where we can be socially distanced and go on a hiking trip!
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We stayed at Camping Jungfrau, which is in Lauterbrunnen. It was an amazing campsite, highly recommend. However, it is very popular so it is busy. We went with the cabin as it had its own bathroom and kitchen so that we could stay as “isolated” as possible. There are other options available onsite. Here is there website: http://www.campingjungfrau.swiss Have a great trip!!
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