Audio Guide of the Glacier Gorge

Glacier Gorge is usually open every day from early May to mid-November, generally from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (with extended hours on Fridays in summer). You can get there on foot in 35 minutes from the center of Grindelwald or take bus 122 from the station, which drops you right at the entrance.

Access is not free; standard adult admission is around CHF 19, but reduced rates are available for children and groups. If you have the region’s Guest Card, be sure to present it to receive a discount on the final price.

The walk is approximately 1 kilometer through galleries and tunnels, so you will need between 45 minutes and an hour and a half to enjoy it at a relaxed pace. This gives you time to stop at the viewpoints, read the geological information, and dare to cross the famous 'Spiderweb' net above the water.

This gorge is a natural masterpiece carved by the Lower Grindelwald Glacier over thousands of years, leaving vertical walls up to 300 meters high. It is a key site for understanding the geology of the Alps and the power of glacial melt, and it was also historically a source of pink marble and ice.

Hot summer days are ideal, since the temperature inside the gorge stays cool at around 10°C, offering a natural refuge. I especially recommend Friday evenings in peak season, when it often stays open late with special lighting that transforms the experience.

Yes, Glacier Gorge is surprisingly accessible thanks to its flat walkways and compact gravel paths. Most of the route can be covered with wheelchairs and strollers, allowing everyone to enjoy the vastness of the gorge without barriers.

When you leave, you are very close to the cable car station to Pfingstegg, perfect for seeing the valley from above. I also recommend planning a trip up to Grindelwald First to enjoy the Cliff Walk if you are looking for more Alpine adrenaline.

Always bring a jacket or warm clothing, even in August, because the temperature inside is low and there are drafts. Also, wear non-slip footwear because the walkways can be wet from the spray of the internal waterfalls.