Before you go

Your trip to Grindelwald.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Grindelwald – Berna Destination Interlaken and the Jungfrau about 76 km from Berna

How to get there

Aeroporto de Zurique (ZRH) Zurique · 150 km
Grindelwald 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Interlaken Ost, the Berner Oberland-Bahn train reaches Grindelwald in about 35 minutes, stopping beforehand at Grindelwald Terminal. From Zurich Airport (ZRH) it's roughly 150 km. Check before you buy.

How many days

One day is enough for the Jungfraujoch or for First with the Bachalpsee. With two or three days you can add Männlichen, the hike to Kleine Scheidegg and the Gletscherschlucht, and you have leeway to wait for a clear day.

When to go

From June to September high trails are usually snow-free and all cable cars operate. From December to March it is ski and sled season. In late October and November, and parts of April and May, several cable cars stop for maintenance.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The train comes from Interlaken, local buses link the village to the Terminal and the cable cars, and the centre is walkable. Parking in the centre is difficult in high season.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Grindelwald

Morning
Jungfraujoch via the Eiger Express
Leave early from Grindelwald Terminal on the Eiger Express and continue on the Jungfraubahn train to the Jungfraujoch, at 3,454 m.
Afternoon
Descent via Kleine Scheidegg
Return by train to Kleine Scheidegg, at 2,061 m, and descend on the Wengernalpbahn to Grindelwald.
Late afternoon
Village center
Walk along the main street, with a view of the north face of the Eiger.
Evening
Dinner in Grindelwald
Dine in the village; many restaurants serve fondue and rösti, dishes of Swiss cuisine.

2 days in Grindelwald

Day 1

Morning
Jungfraujoch
Go up early to the Jungfraujoch via the Eiger Express and the Jungfraubahn.
Afternoon
Kleine Scheidegg
Descend to Kleine Scheidegg and walk a stretch at the foot of the Eiger.
Late afternoon
Gletscherschlucht
Visit the gorge carved by the glacier, below the village centre.
Evening
Dinner in the village
Dine in central Grindelwald.

Day 2

Morning
Grindelwald-First
Take the cable car up to First, at 2,166 m, and cross the First Cliff Walk.
Afternoon
Bachalpsee
Walk for about an hour to the Bachalpsee, at 2,265 m, and return to First.
Late afternoon
Männlichen
Take the gondola from the Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen and hike to the summit, at 2,343 m.
Evening
Return to the village
Descend by gondola and have dinner in Grindelwald.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What is the Grindelwald Terminal?

A train and cable car station in the lower part of the village. From there depart the Eiger Express, bound for the Jungfraujoch, and the gondola to Männlichen.

Grindelwald or Interlaken: where to stay?

Grindelwald puts the ascents closer and offers views of the Eiger; Interlaken has more hotel options and is halfway to the lakes and to Lauterbrunnen.

Can you see the north face of the Eiger from the village?

Yes. The wall lies south of the centre, and on a clear day it is visible from almost the whole village.

How long is the train from Interlaken to Grindelwald?

About 35 minutes, departing from Interlaken Ost.

What to do in Grindelwald in winter?

Skiing on Männlichen, First and Kleine Scheidegg, winter trails and sled runs. The Jungfraujoch operates year-round.

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