The easiest way to get to Bachalpsee is by
taking a cable car from Grindelwald to First and then hike a 1-hour easy trail to Lake Bachalpsee
(more info below). The cable car ride from Grindelwald Firstbahn Gondola Station to First takes 25 minutes.
Is first cliff walk free?
First Cliff Walk Tickets
It is sponsored by Tissot and is therefore
free of charge for everyone
. However, you’ll need to buy a gondola ticket in order to get here from Grindelwald.
How do you get to Grindelwald first?
With the Bernese Oberland Railway or by car to Grindelwald
. With the First Railway from the valley station in the upper village centre in three sections to Grindelwald-First. Travel time from Grindelwald: approximately 25 minutes.
Are cars allowed in Grindelwald?
Most of the area is car free, First included
. Grindelwald itself can be reached by car, but for nearly all other places you can travel by train and cable cars only.
What is Grindelwald Switzerland known for?
Grindelwald is one of the most popular mountain resorts in Switzerland. It’s famous for its
stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains, a big variety of outdoor activities in all seasons, and also shopping
. The main landmark in the area is Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe.
What time does Grindelwald First open?
Grindelwald First timings are as follows:
Weekdays: 9 AM to 12 noon and from 1:30 PM to 5 PM
. Saturdays, Sundays, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM and from 1:45 PM to 5 PM.
Is Grindelwald open First December?
First Cliff Walk lies at the top of the Grindelwald First Gondola and is
open year-round
.
Is Grindelwald first covered in Swiss Pass?
With a Swiss Travel Pass (not Swiss Pass)
, the train to Grindelwald is free and the gondola to First is 50% off. There’s no discount on the zip line.
Is Grindelwald first included in Swiss Travel Pass?
Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass
The Swiss Travel Pass discount is valid on all the types of Swiss Travel Pass
, i.e. 1st or 2nd class for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days continuous or flexi pass.
Can you drive to Grindelwald Switzerland?
You can only drive your car as far as Grindelwald
(or Lauterbrunnen). There you park it, and then you take a train. You can as well take the train from Interlaken. That way you can even do a roundtrip, outward via Grindelwald, and return via Wengen/Lauterbrunnen, or vice versa.
Can you drive mannlichen?
Option 2:
gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen
This rail station is located outside of the village of Grindelwald and can be reached by car and by public transportation.
Can you drive Lauterbrunnen?
Lauterbrunnen can be reached by train and by car
. The area can be explored by train, cableway and on foot. Most of the region is car-free.
Which is better Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald?
Grindelwald is better for day 1 and Lauterbrunnen better for day 4
. Both towns are equal location-wise for day 2 and 3 though. Perhaps base it on a hotel you find and like? ???? Grindelwald is larger and more commercial than Lauterbrunnen ( or Wengen or Mürren).
How do you get around Grindelwald?
The best way to get around Grindelwald is to
purchase an unlimited Jungfrau Top of Europe Pass
. It includes an unlimited experience to Grindelwald-First, Junfraujoch – Top of Europe, Interlaken, Harder Kulm, and everywhere in between. A three-day pass costs 149 CHF. Get your ticket at the Jungfrau Website.
Which is better Zermatt or Grindelwald?
Both are good for hiking.
Zermatt has more in the way of restaurants etc than Grindelwald
– in fact Zermatt is a real “food” scene. Grindewald has a great Sports Centre with indoor pool, rink etc. Zermatt has nothing like that though some of the hotels have pools that are accessible to non-residents.
How do I get to Grindelwald First Lauterbrunnen?
There is no direct connection from Lauterbrunnen to First (Station). However, you can take the train to Zweilütschinen, take the train to Grindelwald, take the walk to Grindelwald, Bahnhof, take the line 121 bus to Grindelwald, Firstbahn, take the walk to Grindelwald, then take the gondola to First.
How much is train to Jungfraujoch?
How much does it cost? A trip on the Jungfraubahn doesn’t come cheap: The regular adult fare is around
CHF 210 (£153) return from Interlaken Ost or CHF 190 (£139) from Grindelwald
.
Is Grindelwald open First in November?
As Snowman already wrote you, unfortunatelly
Grindelwald First will be closed in November
, see at www.myswissalps.com/grindelwaldfirst/gettingthere. But there are other mountain tops you can visit in November, like Harder Kulm (open until 28.11.
Is Grindelwald worth visiting in winter?
While a visit here in the summer months offers a multitude of hiking opportunities,
visiting Grindelwald is still very popular in winter due to the numerous winter activities on offer
.
Can you ski in Grindelwald in December?
Grindelwald itself is on the valley floor and has the least chance of snowfall
. If you do stay in Grindelwald the gondola up to First should get you some snow even if there isn’t any in Grindelwald itself. They have snow at First now. Murren, Kleine Scheidegg do as well and Wengen is getting flurries.
How snow sure is Grindelwald?
European Ski Resorts A-Z. Grindelwald, Switzerland
Close to the northern edge of the Alps, Grindelwald has a
decent snowfall average (at least at altitude)
, but the area is low and snow conditions are highly variable.
