Top Site Travel Guide to Grindelwald, Switzerland

Grindelwald:

Funky Fact: Grindelwald is known as the “glacier village.”

1. Grindelwald Museum

Open since 1963 this museum focuses on a chronology of climbers and local history it also includes a tour and video for 5 francs.

Webpage and Information: Grindelwald Museum

2. Funi Sled

The Funi sled drove the footpath above the mainstream of Dorfstrasse. The route was about 400 meters long and the journey took 2 minutes and 15 seconds. It opened in the winter of 1938 and ran until the 1990s.

3. Bells

Look for bells around the city you’ll find traditional cow bell collections. It is believed that the bell has the power to banish evil and invite good fortune.

4. Bouldering

Climb the free rock wall! You’ll find this hidden gem in an alley off Main Street.

5. Weather Column

Restored in 2007, this historic device was built in 1906. The Column includes a Barograph, thermograph, thermo-hygroscopic, can barometer, mercury barometer and polymeter. All 6 meteorological instruments are in perfect working condition.

6. Reformierte Kirche

It stunning white tower reflects the famous mountains that set its backdrop. The churches records go back to 1147 and it mountaineering cemetery is the final resting place to many who perished while attempting to climb the surrounding peaks.

7. First Cliff Walk

Just a short gondola ride up from Grindelwald is First. First overlooks the entire Valley and has a fear inducing cliff walk with a bar and restaurant attached.

Webpage and Information: First Cliff Walk

8. First Glider

If you up for some adrenaline try a 15 min. ride on the First Glider. This 83 km/h zip line shoots you down a long cable with 4 friends strapped to a giant Eagle. Extra pants not included.

9. First Mountain Cart

If you prefer to get back down from First in another way. You can ride down in a Mountain Cart. The ride zigzags down a 3 k long gravel path.