Top places to visit in Grindelwald

• First Cliff Walk & Bachalpsee

  Via Ferrata & Viewpoint · 4.9 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Grindelwald First at 2,168m — reached by gondola — features the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, a cantilevered walkway 45m over a 1,200m vertical drop, and the stunning Bachalpsee mountain lake a 30-minute hike beyond.

• Eiger North Face Viewpoint

  Mountain Viewpoint · 4.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The legendary 1,800m north face of the Eiger (3,967m) looms directly above Grindelwald — one of the most dramatic mountain walls in the world, with a rich history of mountaineering. The village provides the closest low-altitude views of…

• Grindelwald Jungfraujoch

  highest-station · 4.9 rating · about 8 h · entry CHF 239 (≈ ₹27,380)

  The Jungfraujoch Top of Europe — the highest railway station in Europe (3,454m), with the spectacular Sphinx Observatory, the Aletsch Glacier (Europe's longest), the Ice Palace, and the iconic Swiss alpine experience.

• Grindelwald Lake Bachalpsee

  alpine-lake · 4.9 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Bachalpsee Lake — the spectacular alpine lake (2,265m) on the First mountain plateau, with the iconic Schreckhorn and Wetterhorn reflections, considered the most photographed Swiss alpine lake.

• Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Valley

  valley · 4.9 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Lauterbrunnen Valley — the spectacular Bernese Oberland valley with 72 waterfalls cascading down the dramatic cliffs, the famous Staubbach Falls (300m), and the iconic Swiss alpine landscape.

• Grindelwald Hiking Trails

  hiking-network · 4.9 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Grindelwald hiking trail network — the spectacular 300km of marked trails, from easy valley walks to alpine high routes, with the famous Eiger Trail, the First Hike, and the iconic Jungfrau Region scenery.

• Grindelwald First Cliff

  cliff-walk · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · entry CHF 76 (≈ ₹8,700)

  The First Cliff Walk by Tissot — the spectacular 45m suspended walkway on the cliff face of First (2,168m), with the panoramic views over the Eiger North Face and the Grindelwald valley.

• Grindelwald Männlichen Sunset

  panoramic-mountain · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · entry CHF 74 (≈ ₹8,470)

  The Männlichen mountain (2,343m) — accessed by Europe's longest cable car from Grindelwald (6.2km), with the spectacular panoramic views over the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, and the family-friendly Lieselotte trail.

• Grindelwald Aare Gorge Day

  gorge · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · entry CHF 13 (≈ ₹1,490)

  The Aare Gorge — the spectacular 1.4km gorge at Meiringen with the dramatic walking path along the turquoise river, the limestone walls, and the iconic Swiss canyon experience.

• Grindelwald Eiger Trail

  famous-trail · 4.9 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Eiger Trail — the spectacular 6km hiking trail beneath the legendary Eiger North Face, from Eigergletscher to Alpiglen, with the dramatic close-up views of the most famous mountain face.

• Grindelwald First Mountain

  mountain-adventure · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · entry CHF 76 (≈ ₹8,700)

  Grindelwald First — the spectacular 2,168m mountain with the famous First Cliff Walk by Tissot, the First Flyer zipline, the Trotti-bike, and the iconic Eiger North Face views.

• Grindelwald Skiing Alps

  skiing · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Grindelwald skiing — the spectacular ski resort with 211km of pistes across the Jungfrau Ski Region, the famous Lauberhorn downhill, the iconic First family ski area, and the iconic alpine experience.

Things to do

• First Cliff Walk & First Flyer Adventure · 4 h · from CHF 62 per person

Day trips and tours

• Jungfraujoch Full Day from Grindelwald 9 h · from CHF 190
• First Cliff Walk, Zip Line & Bachalpsee Hike 6 h · from CHF 85

Where to stay in Grindelwald

• Grindelwald Village Centre about CHF 300 per night

  Grindelwald's heart — direct access to the First gondola, ski school, best mountain restaurants, and unobstructed Eiger north face views from every south-facing room. The Grand Regina and Hotel Eiger are here. Most…

• Grund (Budget & Hostel Area) about CHF 65 per night

  Grindelwald's lower valley floor (Grund) has the Mountain Hostel and most budget accommodation, a 15-minute walk from the village centre. The BLS train station at Grund offers direct connections to Interlaken. Best for…

Hotels

• Hotel Grindelwald Grand Regina 4-star · CHF 250 to CHF 550 per night
• Hotel Eiger Grindelwald 3-star · CHF 160 to CHF 320 per night
• Mountain Hostel Grindelwald 1-star · CHF 45 to CHF 100 per night

Where to eat

• Bergrestaurant First Grindelwald Swiss, Alpine · about CHF 45 per person
• Restaurant Fiescherblick Grindelwald Swiss, Alpine · about CHF 65 per person

Getting to Grindelwald

Nearest airport: Buochs (BXO), about 47 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

Getting around

• Bus
• Train
• Walking

More in Switzerland

• Zurich
• Geneva
• Lucerne
• Interlaken
• Bern
• Basel

Frequently asked questions about Grindelwald

What are the top-rated places to visit in Grindelwald?

The highest-rated places in our Grindelwald guide are First Cliff Walk & Bachalpsee, Eiger North Face Viewpoint, Grindelwald Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald Lake Bachalpsee, Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Where should I stay in Grindelwald?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Grindelwald: Grindelwald Village Centre, Grund (Budget & Hostel Area).

How do I get around Grindelwald?

Ways to get around Grindelwald covered in our guide: City bus, Train, Walking.

Which airport is nearest to Grindelwald?

The nearest airport to Grindelwald has the code BRN.