Grindelwald First Ticket: Cliff Walk & Alpine Views

The cliff walk is a secured path, not a scramble.

A self-guided ticket from Interlaken that includes return train and cable car access to Grindelwald First, where you walk a secured cliff-edge path and choose your own pace across the alpine terrain. The ticket is valid for the full day, so you can stop on the way up or down the cableway and spend as long as you want at the top. Gentle hiking trails and adventure playgrounds suit all ages and fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alpine adventure from Interlaken to Grindelwald First

• Train ride from Interlaken to Grindelwald
• Cableway from Grindelwald to Grindelwald First
• Walk the secured cliff path at Grindelwald First

The experience

The journey starts with a 40-minute train ride from Interlaken to Grindelwald, with departures every 30 minutes, so you can leave whenever you're ready. From Grindelwald village, a 25-minute cable car carries you up to First. Your ticket covers the return trip, and you're free to pause at any stop along the way if a view catches you. The real draw is the cliff walk itself: a secured path that runs along the edge at Grindelwald First, letting you stand at the rim without scrambling or exposure.

Once at the top, the day is yours to shape. Walk the cliff path for as long as you want, rest at the Bergrestaurant First for Swiss cuisine, or explore the gentle hiking trails and adventure playgrounds scattered across the plateau. The Bernese Alps fill the horizon in every direction. If you want more adrenaline (the First Flyer, the Glider, the Mountain Cart or the Trottibike), those are available as separate bookings at the site. Your ticket gets you to the top and onto the cliff walk. Everything else is optional.

The whole experience takes between three and five hours depending on how much time you spend at the top. Families with young children can bring prams or strollers on the train and cable car, and the terrain suits all fitness levels. Because you're moving at your own pace with no guide or group schedule, you set the rhythm entirely.

What’s included

• Return train ticket from Interlaken to Grindelwald.
• return cable car ticket from Grindelwald to First.
• admission to the First Cliff Walk.

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.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by SwissTravelGuide.ch

Is this one for you?This ticket suits anyone traveling solo or in a small group who wants to move at their own pace without a guide or fixed schedule. The self-guided format means you stop where you want and spend as long as you need at each point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

How do I get from Interlaken to Grindelwald First?

The train from Interlaken to Grindelwald takes 40 minutes and runs every 30 minutes. Your ticket includes the return journey. From Grindelwald village, a 25-minute cable car takes you up to First, also included as a return trip.

What is the First Cliff Walk like?

The First Cliff Walk is a secured path that runs along the cliff edge at Grindelwald First, giving you views straight out over the Bernese Alps without exposure or scrambling. Your ticket includes access, and you can spend as long as you want on it.

What else can I do at Grindelwald First besides the cliff walk?

The site has a restaurant serving Swiss cuisine, gentle hiking trails, and adventure playgrounds. Adrenaline activities like the First Flyer, Glider, Mountain Cart and Trottibike are available as separate paid experiences.

How long should I plan for?

The total experience takes between three and five hours depending on how much time you spend at the top and which activities you choose. Your ticket is valid for the full day, so you can take your time.