GRINDELWALD SWITZERLAND: Top 10 Things to do & see in Grindelwald (First, Cliff Walk, Jungfrau!)
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2022
- Hey Guys! In this video we’re heading to Grindelwald, Switzerland! This Swiss village is right in the heart of the alps, and is the perfect base to experience Grindelwald First, Jungfrau Top of Europe, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, & More. Don’t miss our top 10 recommendations for the perfect Grindelwald itinerary.
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Like others have said, "eating out is very expensive in Switzerland". One of my favourite restaurants in Zurich is the Zeughaus Keller located on Bahnhofstrasse at the Paradeplatz tram stop. A typical Swiss dish of Schnitzel & Pomme Frites (breaded pork cutlet & fries) is about chf35. A tip for travellers in Zurich looking to save money on lunch is to visit the restaurants of the department stores (Migros, Jelmoli, or Globus). Usually you can get a Schnitzel & Pomme Frites there for about chf15, and enjoy their outdoor rooftop tables.
Thank you for all the tips and tour you shared with us. Can’t wait to visit the beautiful Switzerland!
Great video. The cliff walk, first glider, the train ride, ice cave all look amazing and fun.
I really enjoyed this video. I was struggling to put together an itinerary just like this one. You guys have made it so easy. Thank you so much.
Definitely one of my favorite areas of Switzerland! Thanks for this video!
Thank you so much for this video!!! My family and I followed this Itinerary including purchasing the 3 day Top of Europe pass for our 3 day trip to Grindelwald area. We added some places from your Interlaken region video on our third day. We enjoyed our stay so very much.
Thank you so much for this. I'm going there with my teenage son in two weeks. Can't wait. Your suggestions are a huge help.
Just to say a big thank you, we just came back from our trip to Grindelwald and Lucerne following most of your videos, super helpful :-)
ooooh cool. The First Glider & Flyer look really fun!
Staying at Wengen in September! This video added to my excitement! Wonderful!
Thank you for all the helpful information! You guys are awesome! the husband and I are going to Switzerland in December and planning our itinerary around your videos :) 😀
Going in 2 weeks! This video is awesome! Really helped my itinerary
Thank you so much guys! ❤️
Thanks for this video, I planned to visit Grindelwald in the first week of August. This video will definitely help me.
I'm so excited.
Absolutely incredible and amazing 😍 great tips and ideas guys 🐱😁
Beautiful video!! Lots of terrific information. Thanks! Love from Vermont
Hi Alexis and Louis.I enjoy watching your videos. I am currently planning my trip to Switzerland and find your suggestions to Grindelwald exactly what I need to know! TQ so much
Thanks so much for doing this!! I'm travelling to Switzerland in 3 days and this is a Godsend
It’s amazing there. You will LOVE it
Thanks! This really helped me wrap my mind around how to best navigate and plan for this area!
so glad it was helpful! we hope you have an amazing trip to Grindelwald and the area
Oh mine guys’ thank you very much to the overview! I definatelly will go there… thank you you!
Thanks for this episode.
Am planning my trip for july and its immensely helpful. Thank you.
Great help guys!! We are coming to Switzerland in June for 2 weeks which will be our first trip there. We have 3 nights booked in Interlaken and I've been doing a lot of research on hikes etc. There is so much to see and I know we can't do everything but this helped a lot!! Thank You!
You will have an incredible time here in Switzerland, enjoy!
A lot of good info! Thanks!
The view from the cliff walk looks amazing!
Just hope to have good weather! I went there with my fiancée in 2019 in August and it wasn't rainy but it was cloudy. We couldn't see anything until much later that day, so no views of the mountain from the cliff walk :(
Switzerland is really a beautiful country, i would like to visit it. Thanks for this great video 👍
Awesome video! Thank you
Beautiful video 👍👍👍👍 love it. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Hi Alexis and Louis,
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to both of you. I've watched this video a number of times while planning for our trip to Grindelwald. My hubby and I pretty much followed your suggested 3-day itinerary (including the hotel) and we both had an amazing and memorable time. Love your videos. Keep them up 😊👍
Thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad our videos are helpful
The tunnel and ice statue place is too close for a claustrophobic person?
We love Eiger express ride ❤we love Bachlapsee lake it’s def worth spending your day with that hike and hanging out at the lake. We were fortunate to see mini avalanche on our hike to Bachlapsee
Lots of cool things to see.🐸
Thanks for such a well explained itinerary 😍 Going there On Wednesday. Very excited 😊
Salam brother
How was it there? I’m going there from USA in September with family of 4 and I need help I have a lot of questions if you don’t mind. did you drive to Grindelwald from Zurich airport or you took train, what’s your suggestions drive or take train? Will it be easier to move in Grindelwald by car? I heard they have free bus where do they take you,?I want to go to interlaken for a day trip too, Did you buy buy any pass which pass do you recommend?
Thank you
I will be there in a few weeks and thanks for the info. God bless.
AMAZING!!!! Thank,youn
Thank you! Perfect timing. We leave in a few days and the posting was perfect! PJ, California USA
Don't forget your HalfFare pass or some other pass (depends on your use of transportation, cable cars, etc.)
Switzerland is undoubtedly very beautiful. But one must have tons of money to appreciate its beauty. In the Himalayas you will need more physical effort but very little money.
So useful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
New to your channel!! Bucket list destination!! Thanks for the information!! Look forward to checking out your adventures!!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TheTravelingSwiss 🙂
We will be in Switzerland in June for 3 months and one of our destination is Grindelwald. Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Hope you enjoy it and have fun!
That was very informative. I am visiting October 2024. Thank you
Thanks , it’s a great help for me and my 2 grown kids will come on august 18-23/2022
Wondeful!!!
Thanks!
I love living there.
thanks 🙏
Great job!! Always looking forward to the youtube alert to watch the videos :)
Just came back from the Grindelwald yesterday and did almost exactly what you suggested. Amazing! My wife and I are very active so we actually managed to squeeze in a day in Interlaken as well. Thank you so much!
Salam
I’m going there in summer with my teenagers and my wife. Do you know what is the best way to go there from Zurich and can you advice where should I take them also where and what hotel I should book?
Thanks
@@kshipon1798 salaam. First things first, please be prepared because Switzerland is generally pretty pricey.
You have 2 choices to get to Grindelwald. It’s very easy to hire a car and drive down from the airport. Or you can take a train from Zurich Terminal. Again this is very simple and you can buy a ticket when you’re there. It’ll take maybe 2hrs+ by car, 4hrs or so by train, I can’t fully remember.
When you get to Grindelwald, you should by the Top of Europe pass. Depending on how long you are there for, this can be 1 day or 3 days, or maybe even 4/5 days. This gives you access to the local trains and Grindelwald First.
The trains are important, as you will want to visit places like Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken (I still can’t believe the water here), Wengen etc. I’d encourage you to cover every area possible as there is something amazing everywhere.
Then, with Grindelwald First - you have access to the some activities are there which are very cool. You can ride the Gondolas as well. You also have a one time access to Jungfraujoch, which is passage via a stunning Gondola to a train that takes you to the top of Jungfrau. It’s really special.
Honestly, there are many things to do, and people are very friendly, I’d suggest you ask your hotel receptionist and they are full of information and brochures.
We stayed at the Jungfrau Lodge, about 5 mins walk from Grindelwald station.
Btw, you can easily spend a good half day just taking pictures near where you are staying. Amazing place!
@@shahjrahman Thank you so much brother. After visiting Italy I will go to Switzerland just for 2 days. I want to go GRINDELWALD for 1 day and Zurich or Geneva for 1 day. Did you go to Zurich and Geneva, how is it there? Also Do they have Top of the Europe pass for 1 day, also do I have to buy the pass for every family member including kids?
@@kshipon1798 I have been to Zurich and Geneva separately in the past. My personal experience is there is nothing special to be honest.
Yes you can buy 1 day pass, and you have to buy tickets individually for everyone. If you are going for 1 day only maybe this pass is not necessary.
Your comment is really helpful we are going for 4 nights in august and wasn’t sure wether to get full Swiss pass or just the top of Europe pass
Will be staying at Grindelwald for 3 nights. Cannot wait :D
Day 1: Grindelwald First/Cliff Walk
Day 2: Jungfrau
Day 3: Piz Gloria
Excellent video. I know you already know that the Top of Europe pass is no more as of March 2023. There are great alternatives though, as shown in Alexis and Louis's newer videos. Enjoy.
suuuperb video
I will have a few days to spend around Interlaken and was wondering if there is any place where we can do sled and sky-hiking, so this video was really helpful!
Love you ❤ both
great video. can you also tell how each activity you mentioned like the cliff walk, the different rides and ice cave cost plz
Very good video ! We purchased the half fare card for use in Grindelwald july 5. Wish to see the cliff walk in First. Then proceed to mannlichen to see the crown. After this we wish to add lauterbrunnen and Wengen. Pks advice best route to cover all of the above. Thanks much.
Your videos are so helpful. My daughter and I are traveling to Zurich. Wasn’t sure where to stay until we head to Germany or what to do. This video made my mind up. I have booked a 4 night stay at the Kreuz and Post, the deluxe double room with balcony. OMG I seriously cannot wait. We are going at the end of September. I’ve decided to follow this 3 day itinerary, everything looks so beautiful 🤩 Will I have to get Francs or can I use my debit card? We are traveling from the states.
I’m going to Zurich too before I head to Paris I want to go to GRINDELWALD but confused, can you tell me what is the best way to travel to GRINDELWALD from Zurich? How expensive the hotel?
Thanks
Very useful.You could have used Berner oberland pass to travel in the Valleys and montains.Best wishes
Wow, great video. Just subscribed. Learned a lot about Grindelwald ... so much so that we want to adjust our trip to spend more time there. Does anyone know if the Jungfrau Pass will be available for purchase/use right after Easter? In my research, I'm reading that a lot of things close after Easter ... which is when we would arrive. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks so much! This helped me a lot for my itinerary. We’ll be there next week, what clothes should we bring to visit First Cliff, we’ll do the hike to Lake Bachalpsee, we’ll also hike Murren from Grutschalp, Schilthorn, we’ll visit the waterfalls too. Layers? Long pants? Thanks!!
When we come back, we will have to do the Cliff Walk. We were in Murren in September 2019 and went out on the Thrill Walk on the Birg which was really fun.
yes the thrill walk is great also! quite a few of these types of experiences in Switzerland! All of them have something special to offer :)
@@TheTravelingSwiss May I kindly know when the video (the ice with clear sky) was taken? Is early September a good time to visit and get snow-capped mountain views in the Grindelwald region as well as from Maennlichen?
Hello. Love your page. I wanted to ask if you can do snow tubing at jungfraughjoch and if the snow park is still open? We were planning mid April but as you mentioned a lots places can be cold (plus it’s our first visit ti Switzerland with two children) Planning July/august now.
Hey Guys!! Great video!! My wife and I will be traveling to Switzerland from Costa Rica. We saw your videos and we like the Swiss Travel Pass. We want to visit Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Is the train to those 2 places included in the Swiss Travel Pass??
Also book activities in advance at First! We went there in Aug and the day was sold out!
Fabulous guys! Luv Louis' practical advice from Swiss expert and how Alexis dumbs it down for Americans! Captions super helpful too.
Love your videos and this one is fantastic! My daughter and I are there at the end of the month. I already purchased an 8 day Swiss Pass for each of us because we are bouncing around a lot. But would it be worth it to also buy the Top of Europe pass, or just buy the tickets individually at half price with the pass we have. We will be staying a night in Grindelwald and two nights in Wengen, and plan to loosely follow your suggested itinerary. First looks like a blast for a day; we had already planned to do Jungfrau, and we were thinking to either walk around Lauterbrunnen or go up the Mannlichen Lift and walk around. It will depend on the weather and how well I handle all the activities . Nice problem to have these decisions to make :). Thank you!
I really appreciate the information you shared in this vedio. We are planning to visit Switzerland for 5 days (3 days in Grinderwald and Jungfrau, 2 days in 1 in Zermatt). So which one suits well - Top of Europe Pass or Swiss tour Pass?
Thanks a lot for all the great videos!! Im doing just one location in Switzerland with my girlfriend and would love in your opinion, for a light-mid hiker that loves mountains and lakes, which of all location you would recommend? I saw all your videos but am still not sure which option is best if I had to choose one, thoughts??? Thanks again!!
Hello Alexis & Louie, I enjoy your videos. I have been to Switzerland over 10 times up until 2018 plus I worked in Interlaken and outside Lucerne. I am looking at traveling late August thru September for 20 days. Flying into Zurich or Munich spend a few days in Germany, I worked there in 89 for most of a year and then on to Austria for a week and then to Switzerland. I plan to stay a Chur for a night and then the Glacier Express to Zermatt for 2 or 3 night and then onto Interlaken or Spiez. We have been to Top of Europe, Grindelwald, Wegen, Murren, the Schiltorn on other trips. Which would be a good pass for 4 or 5 days. I like the idea of seeing First and the Cliff Walk. We both enjoy doing the boats on both lakes and we will do a day in Brienz. There is a school that teaches carving that I missed on my last time trip. I will buy the Swiss 1/2 Price Pass for our time in Switzerland. After this we go to Lucerne. So there will be three Trains we would go on; the Glacier Express, the Crystal Pano.Express and the Interlaken Express to Lucerne. Thanks, Kevin
This was great, thanks
Very informative video guys!!..Just a clarification needed..you said Grindelwald First is included in Top of Europe pass..so does that mean the round trip gondola ride is also included??If we just want to do the First cliff walk..do we have to pay anything extra?
Hi Alexis & Louie, thanks for the videos you've posted. Your channel has really been a great help for my and my husband to plan our trip to Switzerland! We are really looking forward to visiting Grindelwald and I might be a little confuse here, does the Swiss travel pass cover the top of Europe pass or must this be purchased separately? Thank you and sending love from Singapore 🥰
The Swiss travel pass does not cover the top of Europe unfortunately
@@TheTravelingSwiss this clears our doubt, greatly appreciated!!
Great video, thank! We are going to Grindelwald to ski in March, should we get the "top of the world pass" in addition to our lift ticket, or will our lift ticket cover most of the cable cars and gondola's you showed in the video?? Thanks
Hi guys , amazing video , me and my husband is using your videos to plan out Switzerland trip which is in End of august. I have a 2 year and a 10 year old , can I take a stroller to the cliff walk and how about the hike to Bachalpsee , any suggestion on if it’s advisable or feasible to do the hike with the stroller and the toddler? Also can I go to the waterfalls in Trummelbachfalle with my toddler and the stroller.
Wow your channel is fantastic. we are in Australia and visiting Europe in October with a week in Switzerland. Do you offer a service (paid) on assisting with itineraries! if not why not!!! you guys offer great advice.
Thanks for the information.I wanted to know if I purchase top of Europe pass does it include the train ride from Grindelwald to Interlaken.
Hey guys! How’s the weather in late September ? Are pastures and leaves on the trees still green or has it started to turn to fall? I’m planning a trip in September and plane tickets are much cheaper near the back half of the month..
thanks for sharing video
please let me know you were there on the summer? or in spring?
Hello folks, great video with all the information provided! We're driving there in May next year from Genoa, Italy. We'll spend 6 nights in Switzerland and upon seeing this video, now I can spend our 3 days in Grindelwald and 3 nights between Lucerne and Zurich. What weather can we expect in the early or even late May?
Hi guys, I have a question. My husband and I are planning this trip and it will be our first time. We will be spending about 7 days total. 3 days in Zurich, but still undecided which of the two regions to pick for the 4 days we are thinking of Interlaken or wrinderwarld. Both are beautiful. We are planning on taking the the top of Europe pass. Which of the regions would guys recommend? 😄 much appreciated your help.🙏🏽
Hey! We're heading the Grindelwald in December and cannot wait! One question about the hotel - is the rooftop wellness section included in your cost for the hotel room? I know you'd have to pay extra for a massage, but is the wellness area accessible to everyone in the hotel?
Thank you!
Yep! Wellness area is accessible to everyone - you just tap in with your room key!
@@TheTravelingSwiss Awesome - thanks guys!
Thank you for this video, very helpful. I am heading to Switzerland in mid June. Planning my trip now. I have a question. Top of Europe pass covers only the train rides from Grindelwald, am i right? I will still need to pay for the transport from Geneva to Grindelwald, right? Thanks in advance for you response.
hello, i plan to visit Grindelwald from the 1st to the 5th of August. I've planned this but not sure if they can all be done, whats your suggestion.
day 1- morning - go to Grindelwald first clif walk, bachalpse, ist glider and bike cart, afternoon or close to sunset- take any of the boat lake rides.
day 2- morning - Jungfrau ( top of Europe) , Kleine Scheidgegg train down. afternoon - psingstegg - toboggan and forest fly . Have dinner on the gondola.
day 3- morning-manna lichen, have lunch in Wengen afternoon - go to Lauterbrunnen, glacial waterfall
day 4- morning - go for paragliding in the areas and leave. i plan to get the half fare card and the Oberlan dpass and Eurail (i will be moving from the 5th to germany and subsequently ,spain.
do you think i can be able to do all these and what futher adviced can you give . i love how detail your videos are tho.
Hello Loved the video Thanks a lot of great information. We are going to be there in august and I have a question. Which pass would be the best and most economical. We plan on arriving in Zurich and taking the train to lauterbunnen staying there one night then up to gimmaelwald for a week With lots of hiking and train and gondola trips then headed to mirren for a few days then to grindlewald for another week of trains and gondolas. Would it be better for a 15 day Swiss rail or a top of the world??
thank you very much for this information! just wanted for people to know that the Top of Europe pass will not be available this year
:( i just saw it in their website :(
Thank you so much guys for this. We are from Scotland. Me and my wife have just done this when we were in the region last week. The whole experience for the three days was an experience that while stay with us for the rest of our lives and this video helped with that. Once again, thank you.👍🇨🇭⛰️🏔️🇨🇭💚
Do you mind if I ask but was it very busy ? Big queues ?
hi alexis and louis, I've watched so many videos that you made.. I'm going to Swiss next week.. but, I need some help here.. so, I will be staying at grindelwald.. and my plan, is to get to the top of jungfrau, and also to explore the grindelwald first (hiking, cliff walk, and also the adventure activities) so which pass shpuld I buy? to get it all in one package so I don't have to pay more? thank you for the help.. means so much to me!
Bello,molto professionale!! Qualcosa su Sciaffusa 2022!? Grazie
Love your channel !!!! So helpful with great ideas for travel in Switzerland. We are from California. My husband and I had a trip planned to Switzerland May 2020 but had to cancel due to covid shutdown. Do you know the requirements to enter the country now ??? Thank you :)
They have been dropped.
There are no requirements. You can always check: www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende.html
Thanks for this video.all the activity that you did is that all free is we have the jungfrau pass?
everything is included in the jungfrau top of europe pass that we discussed except for Pfingstegg
@@TheTravelingSwiss thanks.im planning to go there end of this month.i have a question if i will get the top of europe pass will i able to use it from bern to interlaken?or i still have to get a diff ticket?how much is the top of europe pass?
Babezky Espinosa VLOG this video covers all of the details of each option, but no the top of Europe pass won’t get you to bern - you’ll need another ticket
Hi. Do you get thick snow in July/august at Jungfraujoch? And are you able to step out of the building and into the snow?
Hi guys, thanks for the video, very helpful. We are going to Grindelwald this summer. May I have question, if you know, does the Top of Europe pass include the activities on First (like the First Flyer or Mountain Cars)? I didnt find it anywhere :-) Thank you and greetings from Czech republic :-)
I have the same question
I too have the same question, did you figure out ?
@@RamkumarVcs31 I find out, the pass doesn't include the activities, you can use the pass for gondola and buy the ticket to the activity solo (21 CHF for the Trottibike or mountain cart and 31 CH for the Flyer or Glider)
First time here.I love this channel.Me and my husband are looking to retired. What do you recommended? Good places to lives? House prices ? Hospital information Etc? Thank you so much.Hi from Orlando Florida.
hey guys, thanks for the lovely videos. can i ask if it's worth it to visit Bern, Luzern, Interlaken within the same day for 2 reasons ( i only have one day, and also i have a saver day pass so i can save a lot from transportations). so can i spend like an hour or 2 in each city is it enough you think?
Would you recommend Murren AND Grindelwald for a first time visitor? We will be traveling with a toddler, and we want to do the Jungfraujoch, too.
Thanks!!
I’m planning to visit end of August! Any suggestions to bring my 11 month old baby in top of the EU summit. I heard high altitude is the problem for infant baby ages under 2. Any advice from anyone or from young parents who traveled with infant babies will be appreciated
Thanks for the info, I plan to come in Sep and buy the Jungfrau Travel Pass. If I go to Jungfraujeoh, with the Pass, it’s free, right?
hi guys! just a quick question within Interlaken, Grindenwald and Lauterbrünnen, are they accepting as well credit card right? is there as well any money changer there? thank you!
Hi both, me and my son hoping to go there maybe September, but I am not great at planning and travel, I like it all written down so I know where I am, my dyslexia plays a part in that, do you have a printable version of the itinerary or can recommend somewhere I vould get one. Many thanks 😊