Grindelwald First
First
A viewpoint mountain at 2,168 meters above Grindelwald, offering the Cliff Walk, zip lines, mountain carts and a hike to Bachalpsee. It is the most popular activity-focused attraction in the Jungfrau region.
First sits on the north side of Grindelwald village. From the village center, a 25-minute cable car ride takes you to the summit station at 2,168 meters, facing the glacier-covered peaks of the Eiger, the Schreckhorn and the Wetterhorn. The First Cliff Walk at the summit (free) extends out over the rock face, ending in a viewing platform that juts out over the abyss. It is a famous landmark on social media. Nearby are the First Flyer zip line, which slides 800 meters down at up to 84 km/h, the First Glider experience, the Mountain Cart, and the Trottibike pedal scooter. You can enjoy these activities all the way down from the midway stations. The classic hike is the round trip to Bachalpsee, about 3 hours total. The lake reflects the Schreckhorn, and wildflowers bloom along the way in July and August. The lakeshore is a popular photo spot. A round-trip adult cable car ticket costs about CHF 72. Each activity is ticketed separately, and the Top Adventure package costs about CHF 130 or more. Swiss Travel Pass holders get 50% off, and Jungfrau Travel Pass holders ride for free. From Interlaken Ost, the train to Grindelwald takes about 35 minutes. From the station, it is a 10-minute walk to the First cable car station. Note that on summer weekends, cable car queues get long after 10 a.m., so it is best to go up at 8 a.m. when the station opens. It is windy at the top, so bring a jacket. The Bachalpsee trail may still have snow until mid-June.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–17:30; winter approx. 08:30–16:30 (activities vary by season)
Nearby sights
- Bachalpsee
- Grindelwald
- Eiger Express
- Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
- Giessbach Falls
- Brienz
- Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
- Iseltwald