Beautiful Grindelwald: A Fun-Filled Family Itinerary

  1. Day 1: First Cliff Walk by Tissot
    25 minutes (6.7 miles) from Grindelwald village

    Start your trip with a dizzying walk on the First Cliff Walk. The 45-minute walkway boasts stunning panoramas of the Bernese Alpine peaks and glaciers and Germany's Black forest hills. Get the adrenaline pumping with the 'First Flyer', an exciting zipline that glides over 800 meters from First to Schreckfeld.

  2. Day 2: Trummelbach Falls and Lauterbrunnen Valley
    30 minutes (11.5 miles) from Grindelwald

    Head to Lauterbrunnen, where the cascading Trummelbach Falls are situated. It's a spectacular site, where the thundering waterfalls are funneled through narrow gorges. Take a cable car to Murren and enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine while overlooking the valley.

  3. Day 3: Bachalpsee Lake and Faulhorn
    25 minutes (5.9 miles) from Grindelwald village

    A non-strenuous, family-friendly walk to Bachalpsee, which offers the perfect picnic spot. The first half of the route is via cable car, and the remaining walk to Bachalpsee Lake is through a lush green meadow. For the more active hiker, Faulhorn's summit is ideal. The elevated view of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau is stunning.

  4. Day 4: Schynige Platte and Alphorn Festival
    40 minutes (13.9 miles) from Grindelwald village

    The unique Alphorn Festival, held in Schynige Platte, is perfect for families who want to experience Swiss mountain culture. The festival showcases traditional alphorns and other folk music. After enjoying the music, take a ride on the cogwheel railway to Wilderswill and back to enjoy wonderful vistas of surrounding alpine regions.

  5. Day 5: Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
    5 minutes (1.3 miles) from Grindelwald village

    The Grindenwald Glacier Canyon is a fascinating exploration into the Swiss Alps's glacial history. Follow the marked trails towards the narrow ravine, which stretches over 300meters in depth. Lastly, North Face World Cup downhill skiing slope is a great way to end this fun-filled family holiday.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • First Cliff Walk by Tissot (1.5 hours, 30 CHF)
  • Trummelbach Falls and Lauterbrunnen Valley (2 hours, 30 CHF)
  • Bachalpsee Lake and Faulhorn (2.5 hours, 25 CHF)
  • Schynige Platte and Alphorn Festival (4 hours, 50 CHF for adults, 25 CHF for children)
  • Grindelwald Glacier Canyon (1 hour, 10 CHF)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $175 for adults and $110 for children

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider taking a trip to the Top of the Jungfraujoch and glacier viewing. For families with younger children there is a "Children's adventure land" in Grindelwald, with pony rides, slides, and swings, or the Lake Brienz, 20 minutes away. If time is limited, you may skip a day, or replace it with a quieter day in one of the amazing local parks.

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