Grindelwald, Switzerland

Grindelwald

A mountain village below the north face of the Eiger.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Grindelwald

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the gondola up to First and walk the Cliff Walk hanging from the rock.
  2. AfternoonHike an hour to the Bachalpsee lake for the reflection of the Schreckhorn and Wetterhorn.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Grindelwald, facing the north face of the Eiger.

Day 2

Take the train to the Jungfraujoch, 'Top of Europe', or the Eiger Express gondola.

What to eat

Rösti and a cheese fondue.

Local tips

Make the most of Grindelwald

Beat the crowds

Grindelwald is busy in summer and ski season. Start mountain trips early for the clearest views.

Best photo spot

The Eiger north face from the village, and the view from the First cliff walk.

Getting there

Trains from Interlaken take about 35 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The Bachalpsee lake, a walk of about an hour from First, with peaks reflected in the water.

Good to know

Mountain trips are expensive; check the weather and webcams first.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Grindelwald

Getting there

  • Bern Airport (BRN)50 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)100 km away
  • Lucerne50 km away
  • Bern60 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountrySwitzerland

Questions

Grindelwald: good to know

Is Grindelwald worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A mountain village below the north face of the Eiger.

How many days do you need in Grindelwald?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Grindelwald?

You can visit all year. Grindelwald is busy in summer and ski season. Start mountain trips early for the clearest views.

How do you get to Grindelwald?

The nearest airport is Bern Airport (BRN), about 50 km away. Trains from Interlaken take about 35 minutes.

What is there to see near Grindelwald?

Nearby hidden places include Lauterbrunnen (11 km), Lake Brienz (Iseltwald) (11 km) and Lucerne (52 km).

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