What is the best airport to fly into for Grindelwald?

The nearest international airport is Zurich and once you land here, it takes around 2.5 hours to reach Grindelwald by car and around 3 hours by train. The airport in Basel is also often used to reach Grindelwald and it takes around 3 hours to travel from there.



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Nearest Airports to Grindelwald Therefore the main gateway airport is Zurich airport, which is about 2 hours drive away. Basel Airport (or “EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg” to give it its full name), and Geneva airports are slightly further away.

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Travelling from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald by train You won't have to worry about airport transfers either – the train station is just a few minutes away by foot (located just below Terminal B). Sit back, relax and let the SBB train whisk you through the beautiful Swiss scenery in under three hours.

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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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Day trip from Zurich to Grindelwald and Interlaken It includes a scenic rail journey between Grindelwald and Interlaken. You'll see the peaks of the Mönch, Jungfrau and Eiger, and shop for Swiss goods in the Bernese Oberland. There's also free time in Grindelwald included to spend as you wish.

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On average, transfers from Zurich to Grindelwald will take a little over than 2 hours but may be impacted by weather conditions and the day/date of your trip. Grindelwald in Swiss Alps is a quite popular ski resort, so you can encounter some unnecessary waiting, especially travelling at peak times.

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Experience. Explore the idyllic Bernese Oberland and magnificent Jungfrau mountain region on a full-day tour from Zurich. The day includes free time to explore the famous mountain resorts of Grindelwald and Interlaken, located between 2 lakes.

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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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Interlaken really is the best location if you're looking to enjoy a variety of activities. It's a great base for excursions along the lakes (such as Giessbach Falls on Lake Brienz or the Castles on Lake Thun), or even further outside of the Jungfrau region to Bern or Lucerne.

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Glacier Express Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey.

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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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A local bus service can get you to nearby destinations. The gondola lift to M?nnlichen departs a few hundred meters west of Grund station. The gondola lift to First begins about ten minutes` walk east of Grindelwald station, while the cable car to Pfingstegg is about fifteen minutes` walk east of Grindelwald station.

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You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First. The trail is via the Eiger Ultra Trail and is a pretty much straight uphill hike for 7.4 km.

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