Things to Do in Grindelwald
Plan your days in Grindelwald, your way
Grindelwald gives you the Alps in a single, generous serving: famous enough to thrill, small enough to understand in three days.
Day one, ride the gondola to First for the cliff walk and a lakeside picnic at Bachalpsee, the view that anchors the whole trip.
Day two, take the cogwheel train up to Kleine Scheidegg and stand beneath the Eiger's north face with a coffee from the terrace.
In between, wander Dorfstrasse at dusk when the shop lights come on and the peaks fade to silhouette.
Dinner one night is fondue in a wood-panelled stube; the next, a simple rösti at a family-run gasthof where the owner's dog sleeps by the stove.
The walk down from Bort through flower meadows to the village takes an easy hour and asks nothing of you but attention.
Buy alpine cheese from the little dairy near the church and eat it on a bench watching the trains wind up the valley.
If the weather turns, the village museum and a long hot chocolate cover the afternoon gracefully.
Nothing here is extreme, and nothing is dull either: just a beautiful place met at a comfortable pace.
You'll leave feeling like you actually saw somewhere, which is the whole idea.
Top attractions and places to eat in Grindelwald
Glacier Canyon - Gletscherschlucht
A 300-meter-deep canyon carved by the lower Grindelwald glacier, explored via walkways.
4.6 rating
Bachalpsee Lake
Alpine lake reflecting the Schreckhorn and surrounding glacier-covered peaks, reached via a scenic hike.
4.8 rating
Grosse Scheidegg
Mountain pass reached by postbus, offering sledding routes and views of the Wetterhorn.
trail · 4.8 rating
Faulhorn
Mountain peak reached by a demanding hike, popular for sledding routes and panoramic views.
mountain · 4.8 rating
Bussalp
Scenic alpine area reached by bus, popular for hiking and mountain views.
mountain · 4.3 rating
Royal Walk
A short scenic footpath at Männlichen offering panoramic views over the Grindelwald valley and surrounding peaks. Travelers walk it for accessible high-alpine vistas.
attraction · 4.6 rating
Wetterhorn Aufzug
The site of the historic Wetterhorn elevator, one of the world's first aerial cableways, at the foot of the Wetterhorn mountain near Grindelwald. Travelers visit for its mountaineering history and dramatic peak backdrop.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Alpiglen
Small settlement and train stop along the Eiger Trail with surrounding alpine views.
neighborhood · 4.4 rating
Eiger Express
A tri-cable gondola connecting the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eiger Glacier station, offering rapid ascent with sweeping views of the Eiger. Travelers ride it as a scenic transit link toward the Jungfraujoch.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Pfingstegg - Grindelwald Paradise
A mountain station reached by cable car above Grindelwald, offering panoramic alpine views plus attractions like a toboggan run. A popular family-friendly viewpoint and starting point for walks.
restaurant · 3.2 rating
Museum Grindelwald
A local museum documenting the history, alpinism, and rural life of the Grindelwald valley. Travelers visit to learn about the region's mountaineering heritage.
attraction · 4.4 rating
First Trottibike
A downhill scooter-bike descent from First toward Grindelwald, letting riders coast along a mountain road on a kickbike-style scooter. It is an adventurous, fun activity for those wanting a thrill with panoramic views.
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First Glider
An airplane-style aerial ride at First that swings riders back and forth above the Alpine slopes simulating flight. A high-energy adventure with panoramic mountain scenery.
attraction · CHF 31
Bergrestaurant Schreckfeld
A mountain restaurant at the Schreckfeld station along the First gondola route above Grindelwald, serving alpine fare with panoramic views. It is a convenient stop for hikers and gondola riders.
restaurant
230921Kleine Scheidegg Centre
A mountain pass hub and visitor centre at Kleine Scheidegg, the railway junction below the Eiger where travelers change trains for the Jungfraujoch. It offers panoramic alpine views and services amid dramatic peaks.
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