Is one day enough for Grindelwald?

Is one day enough for Grindelwald? If you're planning a trip to Grindelwald, Switzerland, I recommend spending 1-2 days there. In 1-2 days, you can have fun at Grindelwald-First, enjoy the stunning Swiss Alps, take a scenic train ride and visit popular attractions such as the Jungfraujoch or the Eiger Trail.

Can you walk from First to Grindelwald?

Tickets to the First Cliff walk in Grindelwald You do however need to buy a cable car ticket to reach First mountain station, or hike up from Grindelwald to First. The trail is via the Eiger Ultra Trail and is a pretty much straight uphill hike for 7.4 km.

What is the best base city for the Swiss Alps?

Interlaken really is the best location if you're looking to enjoy a variety of activities. It's a great base for excursions along the lakes (such as Giessbach Falls on Lake Brienz or the Castles on Lake Thun), or even further outside of the Jungfrau region to Bern or Lucerne.

How much time do you need at Jungfraujoch?

We recommend at least 5–6 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch. From Grindelwald Terminal with the Eiger Express: The journey from Grindelwald Terminal takes 45 minutes there and 45 minutes back. We recommend at least 3.5–4.5 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.

Can you do Grindelwald and Jungfrau in one day?

You can get to the top of Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain in one of the most scenic journeys of your entire Swiss visit, while on the same big day you can find time for several easy hikes and scenic rides by train and cable car, enjoying some of the world's finest sights, walking Grindelwald's glacier gulch, and ...

How long is the train ride from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch?

If you are travelling by Eiger Express, which is the fastest route, will take about 1 hour and 36 minutes to get from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch.

Can I buy Jungfraujoch train on the day itself?

You don't need to reserve or book in advance for trains to Jungfraujoch, you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and go. In fact, I recommend buying a ticket on the day so you can check the weather before deciding to go - check the webcam on www.jungfrau.ch.

Which is better to visit Interlaken or Grindelwald?

The choice is yours! Interlaken is more like a transport hub and it's also a larger town so it has more choices of shops and restaurants just to browse. Grindelwald is a scenic village (still with enough restaurants and some shopping) that is much more scenic than Interlaken.

How do you spend a day in Grindelwald Switzerland?

Can you walk around Grindelwald?

Hiking around Grindelwald is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy.

Is Interlaken to Grindelwald included in Swiss Pass?

The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.