Audio Guide of First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald

First Cliff Walk is accessible during the summer season, generally from June to October, with the Grindelwald First cable car operating from 8:20 AM to 4:45 PM, subject to weather conditions. Take the cable car from the base station in Grindelwald, a 5-minute walk from the village; buy tickets at jungfrau.ch. Call +41 33 828 72 33 for updated schedules.

Admission is included with the Grindelwald First cable car ticket: about CHF 64 for adults (round trip), CHF 32 for children (ages 6-15), and free for children under 6. Discounts are available with the Swiss Travel Pass; check current prices at jungfrau.ch.

The walk along the Cliff Walk takes about 15-30 minutes, but allow 1-2 hours including the cable car ride and photos with views of the Eiger. It is ideal for a short visit during a day in Grindelwald.

Opened in 2012, this 45-meter suspended walkway above a cliff offers spectacular views of the Jungfrau Alps, symbolizing innovation in adventure tourism in Switzerland. It is part of the Grindelwald First attractions, drawing thousands of visitors each year for its adrenaline and unique panoramas.

The best period is from July to September for good weather and less snow; early morning, with the first ascent at 8:20 AM, avoids crowds and offers spectacular morning mist. Avoid windy afternoons or cloudy days; check the forecast on the Jungfrau webcams.

It is not fully accessible: the path has narrow sections and a slight incline, with no ramps for wheelchairs. The cable car is accessible, but the walk is recommended for people with good mobility; contact [email protected] for alternatives.

Nearby, head up to First Summit for the Adventure Park or walk to Lake Bachalpsee, about 1 hour away. In Grindelwald, visit Pfingstegg or take the train to Jungfraujoch; everything is accessible from the same cable car station. Explore more at jungfrau.ch.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket because it is cold at the top, and carry a camera; go early for fewer people. Combine it with the cable car return via Bachalpsee for more views, and book tickets online to avoid lines at tickets.jungfrau.ch.