Is Grindelwald covered in Swiss Pass?

Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard: Your return ticket to the Grindelwald valley station is included in the price.



Yes, the village of Grindelwald is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass, but there are important distinctions regarding how "deep" into the mountains the pass will take you for free. Your Swiss Travel Pass allows for unlimited free travel on the national SBB trains and postal buses that lead into the center of Grindelwald from Interlaken or other major Swiss cities. Once you are in the village, the local "GrindelwaldBus" lines that navigate the valley floor are also included. However, the more famous mountain excursions departing from Grindelwald are only discounted, not free. For example, the cable car to Grindelwald-First and the gondola to Männlichen are typically 50% off with the pass. The spectacular Eiger Express tri-cable gondola and the Jungfrau Railway to the "Top of Europe" (Jungfraujoch) generally offer a 25% discount to Swiss Travel Pass holders. In 2026, the pass remains the most cost-effective way to reach the region, but travelers should budget for these additional "mountain lift" fees if they plan to ascend to the highest peaks surrounding the village.

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