Glacier gorge with bridge and rushing river showcases impressive rocks.

The 15 best outdoor activities in Grindelwald

Name: The 15 best outdoor activities in Grindelwald
Brand: Swiss Activities
Rating: 4.68 (1136 reviews)

4.7 (1136 Reviews)

In Grindelwald there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

8 Activities

Alpine playground with a view of Grindelwald Bort, ideal for family activities in nature.

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Hiking ticket Grindelwald - Bort with the Firstbahn

4.9(14)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 20

Gletscher Gorge Grindelwald with Suspension Bridge and River

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Ticket Glacier Gorge Grindelwald

4.7(73)

Duration: 1 day

FromCHF 21

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Grindelwald First cable car with a view of the mountains and the sky, ideal for summer excursions.

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Hiking ticket Grindelwald - Schreckfeld with the Firstbahn

Validity: All day

FromCHF 33

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Grindelwald First with mountain panorama Eiger and Jungfrau.

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Ticket Grindelwald First - Top of Adventure

4.7(591)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 36

Eiger Express with gondola over meadows and forests in Grindelwald

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Ticket Eiger Express from Grindelwald terminal

4.7(95)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 37.60

Eiger Express: breathtaking view of the Eiger North Face and Grindelwald in winter.

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From Grindelwald: Ticket Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

4.5(74)

Validity: All day

FromCHF 211

Paragliding in Grindelwald over the Eiger North Face, relaxing view, mountain landscape.

AdventureHigh demand

Paragliding Grindelwald from First

4.7(136)

Duration: 1:30 hours

FromCHF 220

Course

Full-day private freeride lessons in Grindelwald

Duration: 5:30 hours

FromCHF 850

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Hiking ticket Grindelwald - Bort with the Firstbahn

Ride the Firstbahn between Grindelwald and Bort one way or back. This ticket is perfect for hiking days where you want to cover individual distances with the mountain railroad.

4.9 (14)

Validity: All day

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No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

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4.9 (14)

booked 93 times

FromCHF 20

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Ticket Glacier Gorge Grindelwald

Duration: 1 day

Visit the glacier gorge in Grindelwald! An easy hike takes you through the rocky gorge and to the accessible spider's web.

4.7 (73)

Duration: 1 day

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Free cancellation

4.7 (73)

booked 1,080 times

FromCHF 21

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Hiking ticket Grindelwald - Schreckfeld with the Firstbahn

Ride the Firstbahn between Grindelwald and Schreckfeld one way or back. This ticket is perfect for hiking days where you want to cover individual distances with the mountain railroad.

Validity: All day

Use your phone or print out the voucher

No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

booked 17 times

FromCHF 33

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Ticket Grindelwald First - Top of Adventure

Take the Firstbahn to Grindelwald-First - Top of Adventure. The summit is known for its diverse adventure activities and the many hiking opportunities.

4.7 (591)

Validity: All day

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4.7 (591)

booked 19,073 times

FromCHF 36

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Ticket Eiger Express from Grindelwald terminal

Take the Eiger Express from the Grindelwald terminal with the modern cable car directly to the Eiger Glacier station. You reach the station with the spacious cable car in only 15 min.

4.7 (95)

Validity: All day

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4.7 (95)

booked 1,487 times

FromCHF 37.60

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From Grindelwald: Ticket Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Book your ticket from Grindelwald to the Jungfraujoch and travel to the Top of Europe without queuing. The modern cable car "Eiger Express" and the Jungfrau Railways take you on one of the most spectacular journeys to the highest station in Europe.

4.5 (74)

Validity: All day

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No queues

Discount: GA, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass

Free cancellation

4.5 (74)

booked 11,177 times

FromCHF 211

Adventure

High demand

Paragliding Grindelwald from First

Duration: 1:30 hours

During this unforgettable paragliding flight from Grindelwald First - also known as Top of Adventure - you will get a unique view of the Eiger North Face and over the mountains of the Jungfrau region.

4.7 (136)

Duration: 1:30 hours

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Free cancellation

English, German

4.7 (136)

booked 1,439 times

FromCHF 220

Course

Full-day private freeride lessons in Grindelwald

Duration: 5:30 hours

Experience a freeride skiing lesson at the Grindelwald First ski area as an experienced skier on black runs. In this course, you'll ride together with a ski instructor over freeride descents.

Duration: 5:30 hours

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Free cancellation

English, German

FromCHF 850

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Familienausflug auf der Schynigen Platte beim Wandern im Alpengarten mit Blumen im Vordergrund.

Grindelwald

Grindelwald lies at 1034 meters above sea level in the midst of a breathtaking alpine panorama. The landmark of this picturesque mountain village is the mighty Eiger North Face, a rock face over 1800 meters high. This outdoor paradise has direct access to 250 kilometers of ski slopes and 160 km of mountain bike trails. Grindelwald has 300 km of summer hiking and trail running paths and 70 km of winter hiking trails. For sledding, 50 km of toboggan runs are available.

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