Swiss Village Grindelwald
Grindelwald
A holiday village on the Tamar's banks built in the style of a Swiss mountain village, with timber-gabled chalets, a lake and a chocolate shop, ideal for a photo stop and a coffee break.
Grindelwald lies on the west bank of the Tamar, about 15 minutes' drive northwest of Launceston. In the 1980s, Dutch-born entrepreneur Rolf Voss built it in imitation of the Swiss village of the same name. Its streets are lined with Alpine-style chalets with wooden balconies and steep roofs. The central square has a bakery, a chocolate shop and gift shops, and the surroundings include resort hotels, a golf course and an artificial lake. There are not many attractions as such, but it is a good place to stop for coffee and photos on the way to the Tamar Valley wineries or Batman Bridge. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Shops approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tamar Valley Wine Route
- Tamar Island Wetlands
- National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
- Cataract Gorge Reserve
- Batman Bridge
- Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG)
- James Boag Brewery
- City Park