How many days do you need in Grindelwald Switzerland?

How many days do you need in Grindelwald? If you're planning a trip to Grindelwald, Switzerland, I recommend spending 1-2 days there. In 1-2 days, you can have fun at Grindelwald-First, enjoy the stunning Swiss Alps, take a scenic train ride and visit popular attractions such as the Jungfraujoch or the Eiger Trail.



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The choice is yours! Interlaken is more like a transport hub and it's also a larger town so it has more choices of shops and restaurants just to browse. Grindelwald is a scenic village (still with enough restaurants and some shopping) that is much more scenic than Interlaken.

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It's a longer journey but you can get on the first train to Jungfraujoch. You will travel from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald. From Grindelwald, ride the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher and then the Jungfraubahn to Jungfraujoch. Travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

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On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you're guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape.

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How long does the journey to the Jungfraujoch take? With the Wengernalp Railway via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen: The journey from Grindelwald takes 1 hour 26 minutes there and 1 hour 26 minutes back. We recommend at least 5–6 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.

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Best time to visit Grindelwald This part of the Alps is pleasant to visit year-round, but the best weather is between June and October. The average temperature in July and August is around 64°F (20°C), and it rains very little during that time.

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Tickets to the First Cliff walk in Grindelwald The good thing is there is no entrance fee to walk the Cliff Walk because it is sponsored by Tissot. You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First.

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TIP: If you only have one day for Interlaken and don't know where to start or don't feel like planning everything, there are also nice day tours that you can consider instead. The most popular tours depart either from Zurich or from Lucerne and visit Interlaken and Grindelwald on the same day.

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Zermatt is much bigger than Grindelwald so in the very early part of the summer season you will find more hotels and restaurants open there. But not that many more... at the end of the day it comes down to atmosphere, etc. For that, I would definitely choose Zermatt.

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Hiking around Grindelwald is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy.

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