Best time to visit GrindelwaldThis 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.