Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
3 hrs
Magical winter landscape at night
Hot mulled wine along the way
Approximately 3 hours of hiking
Season:
December March
During full moon
Departure Times
18:00
Key info
You don't need any prior experience in snowshoeing. A love for nature and movement are good prerequisites. However, you should be comfortable with 2 hours of hiking with some ascents and descents.
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
The full moon casts a silver glow over the snow as you silently trek through the quiet winter night. An unforgettable experience.
A snowshoe hike under the full moon has its own special magic. We wander through the snowy winter landscape, enjoy the silence, and let the unique atmosphere of the night carry us. A break with warm mulled wine completes the experience in the nighttime winter wonderland.
Itinerary
Meeting points Arrival
The tour begins in the late afternoon at the Outdoor Shop & Café in Grindelwald. We gather in a cozy group, discuss the itinerary, and gear up for the upcoming night hike. A minibus takes us to the Hotel Wetterhorn near Obere Gletscher.
Tour
We strap on the snowshoes and step into the silence of the snow-covered mountains. The first steps in deep snow take some getting used to, but soon we find our rhythm. The path leads us through quiet forests and across open clearings. The full moon bathes the landscape in a gentle light as we listen to the crunch of our snowshoes in the snow. Without artificial lighting, the night reveals its own unique atmosphere.
Break
About halfway through the tour, we take a break. A steaming cup of mulled wine warms our hands as we gaze over the nighttime panorama. Far below, the lights of the valley sparkle, while above us the stars shine brightly.
Return
With renewed energy, we continue our journey back to the starting point. Afterwards, the minibus takes us back to the village, where we arrive around 21:00.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Technical equipment
A cup of mulled wine
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Hiking boots or winter boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Technical Equipment
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Basics
Headlamp
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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