Day Trip from Zurich: Grindelwald First Mountain Adventure
ID: GYG84933-120153
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Bernese Oberland. Ride an aerial cable car up to Mt. First, venture onto the First Cliff Walk, hike to Lake Bachalpsee, or opt for a thrilling adventure activity.
Take a morning drive from Zurich to the Bernese Oberland, passing by five different mountain lakes and listening to interesting explanations of your multilingual guide. After a picture stop at the famous village of Interlaken, go to the charming mountain resort Grindelwald.
Take the cable car up to Mount First to experience the unique summit attraction "First Cliff Walk by Tissot". The trail with a 40-meter one-rope suspension bridge promises an extraordinary adrenaline kick. Elevate your experience at the recently inaugurated First View vantage platform, offering a sensation of being at the pinnacle of the world.
Grab a bite to eat on the spectacular sun terrace of the restaurant “Berggasthaus First” (food not included) before soaking up the beautiful scenery on a hike to Lake Bachalpsee (6 km / 1.5 to 2 hours return).
For adventure lovers, an exciting range of optional activities awaits you: the First Flyer (optional), a gigantic zip line that gives you the feeling of flying over 800 meters down the hill with a maximum speed of 84 kilometers per hour.
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, you can whizz down the mountain on a mountain cart (optional) or Trottibike scooter (optional).
For a more leisurely descent, take the cable car down to Grindelwald through lovely alpine scenery passing by grazing cows and typical Swiss chalets.
Enjoy some leisure time to explore the alpine village Grindelwald before you take the train back to Interlaken, where you meet your tour guide again for the return trip to Zurich.
Highlights
- Explore the charming mountain resort Grindelwald
- Ride the aerial cable car to Mt First for breathtaking views
- Take a cliff walk on the edge of the steep mountain face and a thrilling descent
- Enjoy a leisurely hike to picture-perfect Lake Bachalpsee
- Elevate your experience at the recently inaugurated First View vantage platform
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is accompanied from Zürich to Grindelwald and from Interlaken to Zürich. For your individual ascent and descent at Mt. First and the train ride to Interlaken, you will receive tickets and a detailed written itinerary.
Your tour departs from Sihlquai Coach Parking near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until the road turns right. Follow the road for 50 meters and find the Sihlquai Coach Parking across from Starbucks.
By public transport take tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop Sihlquai/HB.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure with valid ID.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
