Switzerland

Any one with the down low on Switzerland bouldering? Spray all you know.

What i do know about Switzerland is to bring a lot of money.

I was there one year ago and Allen's right, it's expensive. I suggest making friends (i.e. FB, Couchsurfing, etc.) and staying with them.

If your going this summer I'd suggest camping. That is if you don't mind taking the needed kit and it's extra bags.

The Swiss campgrounds are fun. Typically they are in farmer's fields. They have great services though. Showers, sinks to do dishes, small stores for the basics (wine, cheese, soap, etc..) and they are normally within walking distance to the nearest village. You'll save a fortune. The hotel behind me in my profile picture is rustic, creaky, drafty, very historic, and 400 dollars a night. You can camp down in Grindlewald for 20 bucks a night.

There are also good hostels. They rock because of the kitchens they provide. Grocery's are not at all expensive. Good wine and beer is very affordable in the grocery store's as well. In fact good Rhone valley wine can be had for less than five bucks a bottle. 20 bucks a night typically for dorm type rooms, 40 bucks for a private room. Bath down the hall in both cases.

One last thing. Renting a car will make life a whole lot easier. You'll be able to get to these money saving options with ease. Car rentals are the same price as anywhere else in Europe.

Have fun! I was just there. It's a wonderful and very friendly country.

I have been in Switzerland several times - never climbing. Allen makes good points about the camping and hostels vs the hotels.
Renting a cheap car is the way to go. The Swiss have fantastic trains, but they are very expensive. Not sure of your climbing plans, but a car will get you to out of the way places easily.
Plan ahead - otherwise you can spend hundreds a day without trying!
Speaking of Grindlewald, take the Eiger train! It's very pricey, like $150.00, but you stop and look out of the opening on the north face and then go up high to the glacier. Amazing.
From there it's an easy walk to a hut where you can base camp and climb the back side of the Eiger,also Monch and Jungfrau if you are going to be alpine climbing and want to stay overnight. Don't know your budget or ambitions, but Guides will take you on basically any route, depending on your abilities etc. The Swiss cities, Zurich, Basel Geneva are very beautiful.
Have fun.

You interested in bouldering, sport, trad, or mountaineering?

Find Magic Wood and go there. Swiss have AMAZING public transportation!!! Bus will drop you off right at the camp ground / Magic Wood. Bad ass granite bouldering with amazing scenery!

you may still be able to pick up a guide at the restaurant just up the street. i apologized for not remembering the name, but to the extent of my knowledge it should be the only one still. grit delux and rot rose were two 7a/7b problems i still remember, i just got on a lot of which i forgot. also the one right of grit delux. might as well stop by ticino or chironico while you are out there. the rock is frustratingly different if you aren't a pro.

also, it looks like you mostly boulder, but metmenalp is a really fun place for sport. there are a ton of sick routes there.

Swiss granite is as good as it gets. Seriously. Have a great trip.

What's the community like near Magic Wood in late August? Would it be possible to show up solo with no crash pad, but still be able to hook up with people to get some bouldering in?