GRINDELWALD SWITZERLAND: Top 10 Things to do & see in Grindelwald (First, Cliff Walk, Jungfrau!)

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

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[@gracebaldo2630]

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[@paayelagarwaal8766]

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[@rwaa6931]

Like others have said, "eating out is very expensive in Switzerland". One of my favourite restaurants in Zurich is the Zeughaus Keller located on Bahnhofstrasse at the Paradeplatz tram stop. A typical Swiss dish of Schnitzel & Pomme Frites (breaded pork cutlet & fries) is about chf35. A tip for travellers in Zurich looking to save money on lunch is to visit the restaurants of the department stores (Migros, Jelmoli, or Globus). Usually you can get a Schnitzel & Pomme Frites there for about chf15, and enjoy their outdoor rooftop tables.

[@barbaramcintosh4360]

Staying at Wengen in September! This video added to my excitement! Wonderful!

[@hmcvalesano]

Thanks! This really helped me wrap my mind around how to best navigate and plan for this area!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

so glad it was helpful! we hope you have an amazing trip to Grindelwald and the area

[@msneelieg]

Hi Alexis and Louis, Just wanted to say a huge thank you to both of you. I've watched this video a number of times while planning for our trip to Grindelwald. My hubby and I pretty much followed your suggested 3-day itinerary (including the hotel) and we both had an amazing and memorable time. Love your videos. Keep them up 😊👍

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad our videos are helpful

[@saiashok28]

The tunnel and ice statue place is too close for a claustrophobic person?

[@hollishaley-o5u]

I just returned from a trip to the area that you are taking about. I was on a tour so we were pretty busy visiting different villages. I thought that it would have been nice if we had been able to take more than a day to look around.

[@AshlingShockeyMT]

Thanks!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Thank you so much for your support, Bonnie!

[@helenharper8448]

Great help guys!! We are coming to Switzerland in June for 2 weeks which will be our first trip there. We have 3 nights booked in Interlaken and I've been doing a lot of research on hikes etc. There is so much to see and I know we can't do everything but this helped a lot!! Thank You!

[@danielhealy7225]

You will have an incredible time here in Switzerland, enjoy!

[@shayanchamas60]

Thank you so much for this. I'm going there with my teenage son in two weeks. Can't wait. Your suggestions are a huge help.

[@ashlynngalluzzo1589]

Great video. The cliff walk, first glider, the train ride, ice cave all look amazing and fun.

[@pavitra.35]

Am planning my trip for july and its immensely helpful. Thank you.

[@charljustinedarapisa6758]

thank you, i will just stay in grindelwald from 8-12 am :) this convinces me to just stay there

[@jennylapisa9151]

ooooh cool. The First Glider & Flyer look really fun!

[@kytse6379]

Just to say a big thank you, we just came back from our trip to Grindelwald and Lucerne following most of your videos, super helpful :-)

[@sopapornkrome]

Thanks , it’s a great help for me and my 2 grown kids will come on august 18-23/2022

[@annakozoriz]

Oh mine guys’ thank you very much to the overview! I definatelly will go there… thank you you!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent video. I know you already know that the Top of Europe pass is no more as of March 2023. There are great alternatives though, as shown in Alexis and Louis's newer videos. Enjoy.

[@chareric]

I really enjoyed this video. I was struggling to put together an itinerary just like this one. You guys have made it so easy. Thank you so much.

[@pierrebisset226]

The view from the cliff walk looks amazing!

[@Tchernobog11]

Just hope to have good weather! I went there with my fiancée in 2019 in August and it wasn't rainy but it was cloudy. We couldn't see anything until much later that day, so no views of the mountain from the cliff walk :(

[@PJGuida]

Thank you! Perfect timing. We leave in a few days and the posting was perfect! PJ, California USA

[@JanPBtest]

Don't forget your HalfFare pass or some other pass (depends on your use of transportation, cable cars, etc.)

[@TheFreeYouvsYou]

hello, i plan to visit Grindelwald from the 1st to the 5th of August. I've planned this but not sure if they can all be done, whats your suggestion. day 1- morning - go to Grindelwald first clif walk, bachalpse, ist glider and bike cart, afternoon or close to sunset- take any of the boat lake rides. day 2- morning - Jungfrau ( top of Europe) , Kleine Scheidgegg train down. afternoon - psingstegg - toboggan and forest fly . Have dinner on the gondola. day 3- morning-manna lichen, have lunch in Wengen afternoon - go to Lauterbrunnen, glacial waterfall day 4- morning - go for paragliding in the areas and leave. i plan to get the half fare card and the Oberlan dpass and Eurail (i will be moving from the 5th to germany and subsequently ,spain. do you think i can be able to do all these and what futher adviced can you give . i love how detail your videos are tho.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@TheTravelingSwiss 🙂

[@noblelionzgaming6194]

I will be there in a few weeks and thanks for the info. God bless.

[@gracecha3507]

Thank you so much for this video!!! My family and I followed this Itinerary including purchasing the 3 day Top of Europe pass for our 3 day trip to Grindelwald area. We added some places from your Interlaken region video on our third day. We enjoyed our stay so very much.

[@ervinslens]

Thanks for this video, I planned to visit Grindelwald in the first week of August. This video will definitely help me.

[@ilovepd1]

Thank you for all the tips and tour you shared with us. Can’t wait to visit the beautiful Switzerland!

[@ghaziahghazali3098]

Hi Alexis and Louis.I enjoy watching your videos. I am currently planning my trip to Switzerland and find your suggestions to Grindelwald exactly what I need to know! TQ so much

[@deepanijayakodi5253]

I'm so excited.

[@timothyng8665]

Thanks so much for doing this!! I'm travelling to Switzerland in 3 days and this is a Godsend

[@br33zin]

It’s amazing there. You will LOVE it

[@esqsusan]

That was very informative. I am visiting October 2024. Thank you

[@2logj]

Very useful.You could have used Berner oberland pass to travel in the Valleys and montains.Best wishes

[@renatosio60]

Very good video ! We purchased the half fare card for use in Grindelwald july 5. Wish to see the cliff walk in First. Then proceed to mannlichen to see the crown. After this we wish to add lauterbrunnen and Wengen. Pks advice best route to cover all of the above. Thanks much.

[@shahjrahman]

Just came back from the Grindelwald yesterday and did almost exactly what you suggested. Amazing! My wife and I are very active so we actually managed to squeeze in a day in Interlaken as well. Thank you so much!

[@kshipon1798]

Salam I’m going there in summer with my teenagers and my wife. Do you know what is the best way to go there from Zurich and can you advice where should I take them also where and what hotel I should book? Thanks

[@shahjrahman]

@@kshipon1798 salaam. First things first, please be prepared because Switzerland is generally pretty pricey. You have 2 choices to get to Grindelwald. It’s very easy to hire a car and drive down from the airport. Or you can take a train from Zurich Terminal. Again this is very simple and you can buy a ticket when you’re there. It’ll take maybe 2hrs+ by car, 4hrs or so by train, I can’t fully remember. When you get to Grindelwald, you should by the Top of Europe pass. Depending on how long you are there for, this can be 1 day or 3 days, or maybe even 4/5 days. This gives you access to the local trains and Grindelwald First. The trains are important, as you will want to visit places like Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken (I still can’t believe the water here), Wengen etc. I’d encourage you to cover every area possible as there is something amazing everywhere. Then, with Grindelwald First - you have access to the some activities are there which are very cool. You can ride the Gondolas as well. You also have a one time access to Jungfraujoch, which is passage via a stunning Gondola to a train that takes you to the top of Jungfrau. It’s really special. Honestly, there are many things to do, and people are very friendly, I’d suggest you ask your hotel receptionist and they are full of information and brochures. We stayed at the Jungfrau Lodge, about 5 mins walk from Grindelwald station. Btw, you can easily spend a good half day just taking pictures near where you are staying. Amazing place!

[@kshipon1798]

@@shahjrahman Thank you so much brother. After visiting Italy I will go to Switzerland just for 2 days. I want to go GRINDELWALD for 1 day and Zurich or Geneva for 1 day. Did you go to Zurich and Geneva, how is it there? Also Do they have Top of the Europe pass for 1 day, also do I have to buy the pass for every family member including kids?

[@shahjrahman]

@@kshipon1798 I have been to Zurich and Geneva separately in the past. My personal experience is there is nothing special to be honest. Yes you can buy 1 day pass, and you have to buy tickets individually for everyone. If you are going for 1 day only maybe this pass is not necessary.

[@lianneclarke887]

Your comment is really helpful we are going for 4 nights in august and wasn’t sure wether to get full Swiss pass or just the top of Europe pass

[@phoenixmassey]

When we come back, we will have to do the Cliff Walk. We were in Murren in September 2019 and went out on the Thrill Walk on the Birg which was really fun.

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

yes the thrill walk is great also! quite a few of these types of experiences in Switzerland! All of them have something special to offer :)

[@tanmaymitra6230]

​@@TheTravelingSwiss May I kindly know when the video (the ice with clear sky) was taken? Is early September a good time to visit and get snow-capped mountain views in the Grindelwald region as well as from Maennlichen?

[@TaglishColes]

Going in 2 weeks! This video is awesome! Really helped my itinerary

[@rebekahlow8375]

Beautiful video!! Lots of terrific information. Thanks! Love from Vermont

[@florenceminjoot5475]

Enjoyed very much !!! ❤️

[@spiritofjapan]

Definitely one of my favorite areas of Switzerland! Thanks for this video!

[@bonnajoyholiday5285]

We will be in Switzerland in June for 3 months and one of our destination is Grindelwald. Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Hope you enjoy it and have fun!

[@cherylbrown8660]

Thank you for all the helpful information! You guys are awesome! the husband and I are going to Switzerland in December and planning our itinerary around your videos :) 😀

[@mellirgarloorbita6842]

Thank you so much guys! ❤️

[@fiveinitaly]

Beautiful video 👍👍👍👍 love it. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@deepanijayakodi5253]

I love living there.

[@ktizomoment]

Thanks for this episode.

[@higherselfvibe]

Hello. Love your page. I wanted to ask if you can do snow tubing at jungfraughjoch and if the snow park is still open? We were planning mid April but as you mentioned a lots places can be cold (plus it’s our first visit ti Switzerland with two children) Planning July/august now.

[@chrisc9960]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@Marc-td7nn]

Great job!! Always looking forward to the youtube alert to watch the videos :)

[@SupratimBhowmick]

Switzerland is undoubtedly very beautiful. But one must have tons of money to appreciate its beauty. In the Himalayas you will need more physical effort but very little money.

[@mburland]

Yes, but it's hard to see the Alps from the Himalayas

[@hafizmuhammadhamza6609]

Thanks for such a well explained itinerary 😍 Going there On Wednesday. Very excited 😊

[@kshipon1798]

Salam brother How was it there? I’m going there from USA in September with family of 4 and I need help I have a lot of questions if you don’t mind. did you drive to Grindelwald from Zurich airport or you took train, what’s your suggestions drive or take train? Will it be easier to move in Grindelwald by car? I heard they have free bus where do they take you,?I want to go to interlaken for a day trip too, Did you buy buy any pass which pass do you recommend? Thank you

[@maryabreu6924]

A lot of good info! Thanks!

[@rezamira3192]

thanks for sharing video please let me know you were there on the summer? or in spring?

[@douglasfrazier8526]

Would the top of Europe pass get me through everything? I'm seeing separate prices on everything when I go to the website.

[@rainmaker3700]

Great video, thank! We are going to Grindelwald to ski in March, should we get the "top of the world pass" in addition to our lift ticket, or will our lift ticket cover most of the cable cars and gondola's you showed in the video?? Thanks

[@rventures1021]

New to your channel!! Bucket list destination!! Thanks for the information!! Look forward to checking out your adventures!!

[@goldengooner5654]

Hi you never mentioned Piz Gloria or the Glacier Caynon which is only a mile away from Grindelwald and is well worth a visit

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

We visit piz Gloria / schilthorn in our Mürren video, we wouldn’t necessarily recommend that AND Jungfraujoch in the same itinerary since they’re both very expensive and aren’t covered 100% on any pass

[@goldengooner5654]

@@TheTravelingSwiss fair point Piz Gloria is mental expensive. But the Glacier Canyon is only 19 Swiss. And u can see it without having to go in it. Did u know that the shop in Piz Gloria has no online presence, so u can only buy the shop stuff from being in the shop. And what about these crazy toilets 😁😁

[@markandrewbautista6095]

hi guys! just a quick question within Interlaken, Grindenwald and Lauterbrünnen, are they accepting as well credit card right? is there as well any money changer there? thank you!

[@lianneclarke887]

If you want more proper peaceful hikes any recommendations?

[@JNTravels]

Lots of cool things to see.🐸

[@tiffanykolinski286]

AMAZING!!!! Thank,youn

[@higherselfvibe]

Hi. Do you get thick snow in July/august at Jungfraujoch? And are you able to step out of the building and into the snow?

[@msdreirae6401]

thank you very much for this information! just wanted for people to know that the Top of Europe pass will not be available this year :( i just saw it in their website :(

[@valefercrz]

Thanks so much! This helped me a lot for my itinerary. We’ll be there next week, what clothes should we bring to visit First Cliff, we’ll do the hike to Lake Bachalpsee, we’ll also hike Murren from Grutschalp, Schilthorn, we’ll visit the waterfalls too. Layers? Long pants? Thanks!!

[@jose_eh_eh]

So useful, thank you!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chellybobby]

Where do I catch the gondola from to get to pfingstegg for the toboggan rides?

[@TravelRoutings]

Switzerland is really a beautiful country, i would like to visit it. Thanks for this great video 👍

[@FileAndStyleWithDebbie]

Hi! Can you stay in Interlaken and do a day trip to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Jungfraujoch?

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

Will be staying at Grindelwald for 3 nights. Cannot wait :D

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

Day 1: Grindelwald First/Cliff Walk Day 2: Jungfrau Day 3: Piz Gloria

[@S.Jwelsh]

Hi both, me and my son hoping to go there maybe September, but I am not great at planning and travel, I like it all written down so I know where I am, my dyslexia plays a part in that, do you have a printable version of the itinerary or can recommend somewhere I vould get one. Many thanks 😊

[@babezkyespinosavlog6654]

Thanks for this video.all the activity that you did is that all free is we have the jungfrau pass?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

everything is included in the jungfrau top of europe pass that we discussed except for Pfingstegg

[@babezkyespinosavlog6654]

@@TheTravelingSwiss thanks.im planning to go there end of this month.i have a question if i will get the top of europe pass will i able to use it from bern to interlaken?or i still have to get a diff ticket?how much is the top of europe pass?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Babezky Espinosa VLOG this video covers all of the details of each option, but no the top of Europe pass won’t get you to bern - you’ll need another ticket

[@carmelaonofrietti7297]

Bello,molto professionale!! Qualcosa su Sciaffusa 2022!? Grazie

[@amazon5031]

Wondeful!!!

[@marnm3059]

great video. can you also tell how each activity you mentioned like the cliff walk, the different rides and ice cave cost plz

[@karinaescobedo3812]

Is it possible to do First Cliff Walk and Jungfraujoch in the same day if starting the day very early?

[@2012Tbird]

What's the name of that train in Lauterbrunnen? I couldn't catch the name and would love to do that

[@cpitchercozzone]

Would you recommend Murren AND Grindelwald for a first time visitor? We will be traveling with a toddler, and we want to do the Jungfraujoch, too. Thanks!!

[@Crafts-p8w]

Love you ❤ both

[@valerievillalobos3637]

I have a question🥹🥹 im going to travel to switzerland in march...and sadly i only have 3 days and one of the days is a sunday!!! I've heard about almost everything being closed on sundays.... does anyone know if trains/buses are working or any places to eat are open? I am planning to visit Luzern and go to Mount Titlis that sunday. We will stay in Zurich and travel early morning. But now im a bit worried😢 If anyone can help me or give me some tips, id appreciate it!! Thank youuuu!!!!

[@mojamooja]

I will have a few days to spend around Interlaken and was wondering if there is any place where we can do sled and sky-hiking, so this video was really helpful!

[@annuartv]

Thanks a lot for all the great videos!! Im doing just one location in Switzerland with my girlfriend and would love in your opinion, for a light-mid hiker that loves mountains and lakes, which of all location you would recommend? I saw all your videos but am still not sure which option is best if I had to choose one, thoughts??? Thanks again!!

[@ryancrits8180]

Hey guys! How’s the weather in late September ? Are pastures and leaves on the trees still green or has it started to turn to fall? I’m planning a trip in September and plane tickets are much cheaper near the back half of the month..

[@stuartfeigley]

Wow, great video. Just subscribed. Learned a lot about Grindelwald ... so much so that we want to adjust our trip to spend more time there. Does anyone know if the Jungfrau Pass will be available for purchase/use right after Easter? In my research, I'm reading that a lot of things close after Easter ... which is when we would arrive. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

[@mmamunrahman4218]

I’m planning to visit end of August! Any suggestions to bring my 11 month old baby in top of the EU summit. I heard high altitude is the problem for infant baby ages under 2. Any advice from anyone or from young parents who traveled with infant babies will be appreciated

[@saiashok28]

The tunnel and ice statue place is too close for a claustrophobic person?

[@jim88375]

Thank you so much guys for this. We are from Scotland. Me and my wife have just done this when we were in the region last week. The whole experience for the three days was an experience that while stay with us for the rest of our lives and this video helped with that. Once again, thank you.👍🇨🇭⛰️🏔️🇨🇭💚

[@lianneclarke887]

Do you mind if I ask but was it very busy ? Big queues ?

[@kerrysyed2861]

Are the shops and restaurants open on Sundays?

[@leigh4652]

Your videos are so helpful. My daughter and I are traveling to Zurich. Wasn’t sure where to stay until we head to Germany or what to do. This video made my mind up. I have booked a 4 night stay at the Kreuz and Post, the deluxe double room with balcony. OMG I seriously cannot wait. We are going at the end of September. I’ve decided to follow this 3 day itinerary, everything looks so beautiful 🤩 Will I have to get Francs or can I use my debit card? We are traveling from the states.

[@kshipon1798]

I’m going to Zurich too before I head to Paris I want to go to GRINDELWALD but confused, can you tell me what is the best way to travel to GRINDELWALD from Zurich? How expensive the hotel? Thanks

[@azuresea8086]

Fabulous guys! Luv Louis' practical advice from Swiss expert and how Alexis dumbs it down for Americans! Captions super helpful too.

[@thebrookeducare]

Absolutely incredible and amazing 😍 great tips and ideas guys 🐱😁

[@chandadutta4650]

Hi guys , amazing video , me and my husband is using your videos to plan out Switzerland trip which is in End of august. I have a 2 year and a 10 year old , can I take a stroller to the cliff walk and how about the hike to Bachalpsee , any suggestion on if it’s advisable or feasible to do the hike with the stroller and the toddler? Also can I go to the waterfalls in Trummelbachfalle with my toddler and the stroller.

[@srikanthhari7400]

can we visit this in half day ? and is it good that we can make it from interlaken ? and can we visit other including grindleward

[@elpidiaholguin9643]

thanks 🙏

[@stevenkawe2364]

hi alexis and louis, I've watched so many videos that you made.. I'm going to Swiss next week.. but, I need some help here.. so, I will be staying at grindelwald.. and my plan, is to get to the top of jungfrau, and also to explore the grindelwald first (hiking, cliff walk, and also the adventure activities) so which pass shpuld I buy? to get it all in one package so I don't have to pay more? thank you for the help.. means so much to me!

[@Alkmaar89]

Hello, i got a question. I am in switserland right now and i want to take the steam tream that goes up the mountain in Zermatt. But i can't find it anymore :(. Do you know where this train is? It goes up to the mountain where a restaurant is. Thank you.

[@koyelghosh7698]

What about aletech glacier?

[@JTMason001]

Can I ask - if you see this - are there are a lot of Vegan options available whether from markets or also restaurants. I’m extremely interested in visiting Grindelwald at some point but have a friend who doesn’t eat any meals containing any animal products.

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Hi Travis! I think Switzerland in particular is very accommodating to vegan due in part I think to how expensive meat /animal products are, it sort of created an entire industry for alt-meat and vegan-based dishes due to the cost factor. Menus will always label if a dish is vegan, and in shops it will have a clear logo to indicate it (www.bio-inspecta.ch/en/services/service-484~v-label.html)

[@tiaann1307]

Is most of the transportation in this video covered included in the Bernese Oberland Regional-Pass?

[@deepadu999]

Thanks for the information.I wanted to know if I purchase top of Europe pass does it include the train ride from Grindelwald to Interlaken.

[@JM-dz2ch]

Are grindelwald first and the Tissot Cliff walk open on sundays?

[@Thefitty]

Thanks so much for this! I'm currently.staying near Luzern. Are the panoramic trains worth it to pay for them?(I have the 2nd class Swiss travel pass so it's around $46 CHF for a the Gotthard one)

[@JanPBtest]

To tell you the truth, I never bother with them and I never felt like my view was restricted in any way (besides that truly awful recent development: the ugly sound screens blocking the view all too frequently, spray-paint graffiti and all - who, what IDIOT, ordered THAT? Ahem, sorry. This eyesore seems to be still blissfully absent along the Luzern-Interlaken line but you'll see them on the Gotthard line). Back to the views: even regular trains along well-known routes seem to have those tall windows and extra angled windows at the ceiling corners these days. Of course the special fancy cars have their own atmosphere, so YMMV.

[@Thefitty]

@@JanPBtest thank you! Got it, I feel inclined to perhaps skip the panoramic trains then if the price isn't justified.

[@JanPBtest]

@@Thefitty The SBB info office at the train station would probably be worth asking about it?

[@Thefitty]

@@JanPBtest I sure will!

[@sowjanyakaruturi2639]

May I know in which month you visited. Weather looks nice.