Grindelwald First Cableway & Cliff Walk: Self-guided ticket

Ride up, walk the cliffs, set your own rhythm on the mountain

A self-guided alpine ticket for Grindelwald First includes a return gondola ride from Grindelwald village and admission to the First Cliff Walk, a secured pathway along the cliffs with views of the Bernese Alps. You control the pace and the stops. The ticket is valid all day, so you can linger at the restaurant, explore the gentle hiking trails, or try optional adventure activities like the First Flyer or Mountain Cart.

Step-by-step itinerary

Grindelwald First cableway and cliff walk

• Take cableway from Grindelwald to First
• Walk the secured cliff path

The experience

The gondola departs from Grindelwald village and takes 25 minutes to reach First. Your return ticket lets you ride back down whenever you choose, and you can stop partway on the ascent if the views pull you off the cable car. Once at the top, the First Cliff Walk is a secured path that runs along the cliff edge: no ropes course or climbing involved, just a walkway built into the rock with railings and viewing platforms where you can stand and look out over the Bernese Alps.

The ticket covers the whole day, so there's no clock running. Families with small children can bring a pram or stroller on the trails. The walk itself is gentle enough for all fitness levels. The Bergrestaurant First sits at the top if you want to eat Swiss food and watch the mountains. Beyond the Cliff Walk, the site has adventure playgrounds and optional paid activities (the First Flyer, a Glider, a Mountain Cart, or a Trottibike), but none of those are bundled in. You choose them at the mountain if they appeal.

The ticket is valid for the full day of issue, so you can spend two hours or four, depending on whether you just walk the cliffs and ride back down, or add the restaurant, the trails, and the views. Service animals are welcome, and public transport stops near the Grindelwald base station.

What’s included

• Return gondola ticket from Grindelwald to Grindelwald First.
• admission to the First Cliff Walk with secured cliff-edge pathway and viewing platforms.
• access to gentle hiking trails and adventure playgrounds.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?This is a self-guided ticket with no guide or scheduled stops, so you move at your own pace and decide how long to stay. Pick it if you want the freedom to linger at the restaurant, explore multiple trails, or simply sit and watch the Bernese Alps without anyone else's itinerary shaping your day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the gondola ride from Grindelwald to First take?

The cableway ride is 25 minutes each way. Your return ticket lets you ride back down at any time during the day.

What exactly is the First Cliff Walk?

The First Cliff Walk is a secured pathway built along the cliff edge at Grindelwald First, with railings and viewing platforms. It's not a climbing route or via ferrata. You walk on a fixed path with safety barriers and stop at platforms to take in views of the Bernese Alps.

What else can I do at Grindelwald First with this ticket?

Your ticket includes access to the Cliff Walk, the hiking trails, and the adventure playgrounds. The Bergrestaurant First is open for meals. Optional paid activities like the First Flyer, Glider, Mountain Cart, and Trottibike are available if you want to add them at the mountain.

Is the ticket valid for a specific time, or can I stay all day?

The ticket is valid for the full day of issue. You can ride up and down as many times as you want and spend as much time as you like exploring the Cliff Walk, the trails, and the restaurant.