Experience breathtaking alpine views with your Grindelwald First cable car ticket. Ascend to the First Mountain summit and explore the world from new heights!
Why Visit Grindelwald-First
This picturesque village in the Swiss Alps Bernese Oberland region is popular among tourists for its stunning alpine scenery, including snow-capped mountains and glaciers, and outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and mountaineering.
Surrounded by some of the most iconic peaks in the Swiss Alps, like the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, it offers the chance to experience the Swiss mountains' natural beauty and adventure opportunities.
An Alpine Adventure
Leaving from the Grindelwald Firstbahn station, this cable car will take you to the summit of First, a spectacular alpine mountain, in just 25 minutes. You'll enjoy once-in-a-lifetime views of the Swiss landscape from the sky-high altitude of 2,168 meters (7,112 feet) above sea level!
Between Grindelwald and First Mountain, the cable car stops at the Bort and Schreckfeld stations. Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy the breathtaking views.
First Cliff Walk by Tissot
Your ticket also includes admission to the First Cliff Walk by Tissot. This observation deck offers a panoramic terrace suspended 45 meters (147 feet) above the canyon, allowing you to take in the expansive Alpine peaks.
The viewpoint, one of the most famous in Switzerland, also offers fantastic views of other mountain peaks, like the Reeti, Faulhorn, and Wetterhorn.
Schedules
Several daily cable cars connect Grindelwald with First Mountain. The timetable is as follows for the 2023-2024 season:
December 16, 2023 - January 12, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 3:45 pm | Descent 8 am- 4:15 pm
January 13, 2024 - April 1, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 4:15 pm | Descent 8 am- 4:45 pm
April 2, 2024 - May 8, 2024: Ascent 9 am - 4 pm | Descent 9 am- 4:35 pm
May 9, 2024 - September 15, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 5:30 pm | Descent 8 am- 6 pm
September 16, 2024 - November 3, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 5 pm | Descent 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
First Mountain Adventure Activities
First Mountain also offers many fun adventure activities, including the First Flyer and First Glider zip lines. You can also enjoy a ride on First Mountain Carts, a cross between go-karts and sleds, or Trottibike Scooters.
If you'd like to enjoy these activities, we recommend booking the First Mountain Cable Car + Adventure Activities Ticket.
