Grindelwald, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Grindelwald, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Grindelwald |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.35239 |
| Longitude | 147.0064 |
| Population | 951 |
| Density | 160.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Elevation | 185 m |
| Postcode | 7277 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 172 km north |
Grindelwald is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 951. The locality covers an area of 5.9 km², giving a population density of about 160.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 185 m above sea level. It lies approximately 172 km north of Hobart. Grindelwald is located at 41.3524°S, 147.0064°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7277. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Grindelwald rests in a shallow fold of the West Tamar landscape, a place where the air often carries the faint, clean scent of eucalyptus mingling with the richer, earthier aroma of well-tended pastures. It lies 14.3 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 309°T), and is situated 9.9 km west-north-west of Newnham. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, gently give way to the placid waters of the Tamar River, its surface a shifting canvas of pearly grey and steely blue under the expansive Tasmanian sky. The land here possesses a quiet resilience, a subtle beauty evident in the way the late afternoon sun casts long, softened shadows across the paddocks, illuminating the fine dust motes dancing in the stillness. The character of Grindelwald is one of unhurried grace, a place where the echoes of rural life are still very much present, a gentle hum beneath the surface of everyday activity.
The story of Grindelwald is one tied intrinsically to the fertile lands that surround it and the river that has long served as its artery. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this locality, with sheep grazing on the verdant slopes and crops yielding their bounty under the temperate climate. While not a hub of heavy industry, the economy here is sustained by the steady output of its farms and a growing appreciation for the region's emerging wine industry, with vineyards beginning to dot the landscape like jewels. Visitors are drawn not just to the natural allure, but also to the unique charm of the Swiss-themed village itself, a distinctive feature that sets Grindelwald apart, offering a whimsical counterpoint to the rugged beauty of the West Tamar. This distinctive character, combined with the enduring connection to the land, imbues Grindelwald with a palpable sense of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grindelwald, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Grindelwald, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Grindelwald includes the postcode (7277), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Grindelwald is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |