10 Grindelwald Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 251 reviews · from $288Our pick

Travel independently from Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Wilderswil, or Wengen to Jungfraujoch, 3,454 meters above sea level. Your ticket includes the train and entry to the Sphinx, Ice Palace, Plateau, and Alpine Sensation. Food, drinks, and the Snow Fun park cost extra.

“This is an outstanding attraction. It takes you on top of all Europe and you get a taste of what is feels like at 12,000 feet on a snowy mountain top. Worth every penny.”

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2.Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95Best value

Take an unguided round-trip gondola from Grindelwald to First at 2,168 meters. Your ticket includes the First Cliff Walk and free time for the Bachalpsee hike, restaurant, and optional rides such as First Flyer and Mountain Cart.

“Great experience, worth it! Easy to purchase and use. Bought it while we were in front of the entrance of the experience.”

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3.Jungfrau Travel Pass 3-8 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · from $260

Use a mobile Jungfrau Travel Pass for 3 to 8 days of trains, buses, boats and gondolas around Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg. You can reach Harder Kulm, First, Schynige Platte and Männlichen, but Jungfraujoch and some mountain lines require extra payment.

“We had a 6 day pass and .I worked out in advance that there would be savings . It saved having to buy tickets each day. In addition when there are wet days you are likely to use it more for example on the boats on the lakes which we did.”

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4.Cheese and chocolate on mountain summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Join Weronika at Männlichen for a gentle mountain walk, stories about the Jungfrau region, and a picnic of five Swiss cheeses, cold cuts, bread, jam, and Swiss chocolate. The 2.5-hour tour is capped at 15 people, with vegetarian choices available. Gondola or train tickets cost extra.

“Weronika is a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed being with her. She explained the cheese areas of Switzerland and gave us a lot of information on the cows, cheese production and various types of cheese. The views were spectacular, even though a bit rainy and foggy. Definitely recommend.”

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5.Grindelwald First (Top of Adventure) Ticket incl. Cliff Walk

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $161

Take a self-guided gondola ride from Grindelwald to First, with a return ticket and access to the secured First Cliff Walk. Allow 2 to 4 hours for the ride, views, gentle trails, restaurant, and optional paid activities such as the Flyer or mountain carts.

“Worth the experience though a bit pricey. The restaurant serves very good Irish coffee. Better to go early as crowd starts coming in at late morning”

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6.Sledding Cheese Fondue, Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Weronika in Grindelwald for chocolate tasting, beginner-friendly sled instruction, and a 1.5-hour run beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Add traditional cheese fondue at a scenic mountain stop. Bring extra money for the gondola, sled, and optional helmet.

“Great tour guide - gave good instructions Very patient & great photographer. Would book again for travel”

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7.Private Transfer from Grindelwald to Zurich Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Book a private AlpTransfer ride from any hotel or chosen address in Grindelwald to Zurich Airport. Your driver meets you in the lobby with a name board, while air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, child seats, and ski or snowboard space make the 2-hour-10-minute trip easier.

“Very prompt. Courteous. Timely. Excellent conversation. Highly recommend. Even with heavy traffic we made it on time.”

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8.Lauterbrunnen and Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $291

Travel independently to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station, from Grindelwald, Interlaken Ost, Lauterbrunnen, Wilderswil, Wengen, or Kleine Scheidegg. Your ticket includes the Sphinx, Ice Palace, Plateau, and Alpine Sensation. Allow 5 to 8 hours and check the weather first.

“The transportation system is excellent and the weather was perfect sunny and suitable for jogging and walking between mountains”

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9.Grindelwald Guided Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $717

Spend about seven hours hiking above Grindelwald with a private English-speaking guide. Stephania and Hanspeter are among the guides, and the route can be adjusted to your fitness level. Expect meadows, cows, wildlife, village views, and close looks at the Eiger and Jungfrau peaks.

“The day hike was excellent. Our guide Hanspeter was great about giving us various options throughout the day of where to hike to next, and provided interesting facts and stories throughout the tour.”

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10.Jungfraujoch Day Visit from Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $149

Meet Bram W at Grindelwald Terminal for a five-hour guided trip to Jungfraujoch. Ride the gondola to Eigergletscher, take the mountain train through the Eiger, see the Aletsch Glacier, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terrace, then return for a drink.

“Sharing it with my favorite person. Found the cost to be very expensive for 2 Canadians seniors on a budget. I expected the original booking almost $400 to also include the guide.”

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