WE TRIED SKIING iN SWITZERLAND!

Over the holiday break, we visited the Interlaken area and stayed in an Airbnb in Sundlauenen. And we tried out skiing in Switzerland! The view from the Airbnb was beautiful, showing the mountains towering over Lake Thun. Our host, Therese, was great. She even made us an advent wreath for the holidays. The house had everything we needed and more, including a raclette grill, which we used to cook a delicious dinner. We have stayed in two Airbnbs during our time in Europe so far, and they have both been great experiences.

Airbnb in Sundlauenen - December 2020

When we were planning the trip, Gregg brought up the idea of the girls trying out skiing. Gregg LOVES to ski. Last February, he took a ski trip to Colorado with our brother-in-law, Josh. So, skiing in Switzerland was definitely high on his to-do list! I, on the other hand, have skied once, when I was a senior in high school, and it did not go well. I’m also scared of heights, but I was willing to try!

Luckily, we found Outdoor Interlaken, and they offered a Family Fun Day! The Family Fun Day included ski, boot, and helmet rentals, a 2.5-hour lesson, and an afternoon of sledding and tubing. Our trial day of skiing took place in Grindelwald, which is an incredible village in the Bernese Alps. I’m not sure if the smiles on the girls’ faces or the views were better… both were wonderful!

Skiing in Switzerland - Grindelwald

The lesson was great and we all made it through! Our instructor, Anna, was so patient and sweet with the girls and I. But, I never knew how exhausting trying to climb a hill in skis could be…. Our legs hurt for days! Gregg enjoyed a few runs down the mountain while we learned the key concepts. The girls absolutely LOVED it. And, we would definitely recommend this company to anyone interested as it was a great experience!

Skiing in Switzerland - Family Fun Day with Outdoor Interlaken

We are all looking forward to our next ski experience…. I think the girls and I will try out some more lessons before hitting the slopes! Have you ever skied? Where is your favorite place to ski?