Discover Grindelwald in the Tamar Valley

Grindelwald is situated on a hill in the Tamar Valley, north of Launceston. It is 15 kilometres from Launceston, and the drive takes approximately 15 minutes. The distance in kilometres indicates how far away it is, while the driving time is an approximate guide. Grindelwald is a Swiss-inspired village built around an artificial lake. The regional and local descriptions complement each other: the Tamar Valley and the location north of Launceston provide the broader context, while the hillside setting and artificial lake define the character of the village.

Arcades and shops

The Swiss Shopping Arcade is located at the Swiss-themed Tamar Valley Resort in Grindelwald. It includes a gift shop, a women’s clothing and accessories shop, a bakery café, a sweet shop and an ice cream parlour. The range of shops may change over time. If a particular shop is important to your visit, check in advance that it is still there. The names of the two arcades are easy to distinguish: the shops are in the Swiss Shopping Arcade, while Putt-it Mini Golf is in the Swiss Village Arcade.

Golf and other activities

The golf options are easiest to compare by the type of course. Putt-it Mini Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course with a par of 54. The resort in Grindelwald also has a public, full-size golf course with ten holes. The hole counts therefore refer to different types of course: 18 holes for miniature golf and ten for the full-size course. The par of 54 adds the par rating to the miniature golf hole count. So when choosing, it is not simply a matter of whether one number is higher or lower; first consider whether you are looking for miniature golf or a full-size course.

At Splash Golf Grindelwald, players aim for targets spread across the lake. This adds a lake-focused form of play to the two course formats; here, the lake is both part of the village layout and a focal point of the game.

Pedal karts can be hired at the resort in Grindelwald. The resort also has a large, full-size wooden pirate ship. Hiring pedal karts adds another type of activity to the golf options, while the pirate ship provides a distinctly different themed feature.

Another point of interest in the village

A small chapel stands on the shore of the lake in Grindelwald, where weddings are often held. For a wedding-related trip, it is a specific point of interest in the village; its frequent use for weddings sets it apart from the leisure activities involving golf and pedal karts. The celebratory occasion thus adds another side to the village alongside its sporting activities.

When looking for a hotel in Grindelwald, it is worth distinguishing between features of the village and individual resort offerings: the hillside setting and lake describe the village; the public golf course, pedal kart hire and pirate ship are part of the resort. This lets you consider the character of the destination separately from its individual leisure features when making your choice.

Discover more destinations: Sidmouth, Clarence Point.

View the broader travel guide: West Tamar Council.