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How to get to Grindelwald First Cliff Walk from Interlaken?

First, you'll take the train from Interlaken Ost station to Grindelwald station, just half an hour away. From there, you'll walk 15 minutes to Grindelwald Firstbahn, the cable car base station. You'll then climb aboard the cable car and head up to an altitude of 7,113 ft (2,168 meters)!



Getting to the Grindelwald First Cliff Walk from Interlaken is a straightforward and scenic two-step journey. First, you must take a direct train from Interlaken Ost station to the village of Grindelwald. These trains run frequently throughout the day and the journey takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes, offering stunning views of the Lütschine river valley. Once you arrive at the Grindelwald train station, you have a few options to reach the base of the mountain: you can either take a pleasant 10-15 minute walk through the main street of the village or board a local bus (Lines 121, 122, 123, or 128) to the "Firstbahn" gondola station. From there, you will board a 6-person gondola for a spectacular 25-30 minute ride to the "First" summit station. The Cliff Walk, a metal walkway clinging to the side of the mountain with a glass-bottomed observation deck, is located just a few steps from the top gondola station. For 2026 travelers, it is recommended to start early (around 8:30 AM) to avoid the midday crowds and to ensure clear views of the Eiger and Jungfrau peaks.

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First, you'll take the train from Interlaken Ost station to Grindelwald station, just half an hour away. From there, you'll walk 15 minutes to Grindelwald Firstbahn, the cable car base station. You'll then climb aboard the cable car and head up to an altitude of 7,113 ft (2,168 meters)!

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To get to Grindelwald First by car, follow the road from Interlaken to Wilderswil, and take a left turn at Gündlischwand. Grindelwald is situated at the end of the road, making it easy to find. The drive from Interlaken takes approximately 30 minutes.

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How can I get to Grindelwald-First? A. The only way to access Grindelwald-First is by cable car from the Grindelwald valley station. You can either get to the station directly by car or take a train to Grindelwald main station and then walk along Dorfsrasse to get there.

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The First Cliff Walk is just about 300 meters long. It takes just 10-15 minutes to walk it in one direction, photo stops included. If you want to walk it both ways, count about half an hour for your visit.

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The most amazing cliff walk ever! I have to say First Cliff Walk is possibly the best attraction on the First Mountain. This 300m metal walkway is hanging along the First cliff, where at some parts you'd have to lower your head to avoid the rocks to walk past.

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The cliff walk itself is free, but most people will have to pay to get up the mountain by cable car. I expected the actual cliff walk to be longer and higher than it was. There are some great views however, so it was kind of worth it for that.

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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. Sit back and enjoy the ride, but the journey ends all too soon.

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The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.

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Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass If you're holding a Swiss Travel Pass, your cable car journey from Grindelwald to First would be at a 50% discounted price. Activities must be paid for individually over and above the cable car ticket and can be chosen from.

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From Interlaken Ost railway station, you can reach Grindelwald without changing trains by taking the Bernese Oberland Railways (BOB) train. Important: you need to board at the back of the train because it splits at Zweilütschinen. If you get on at the front of the train, it will take you to Lauterbrunnen.

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Grindelwald First is a mountain on the north side of Grindelwald village. It is one of the most popular attractions in the area and offers spectacular views of the Swiss Alps from its peak.

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