Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald
Overview
Mobile ticket
This ticket will get you straight to the Mt First from Grindelwald with the First cableway from the valley station in the upper village centre. Your journey will take about 25 minutes while you have outstanding views. Small group extended to a maximum of 15 travelers.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
“Restaurant First” with 350 seats, sun terrace with up to 300 seats available on top
In Winter you can enjoy the First Glider and the First Flyer. The Mountain Carts and the Scooter bikes are not operated during winter time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Grindelwald-First
The trip is unguided, you may just board the gondola. You find the location/GPS of the departure station on Google and on the Jungfrau Railways website. You gently float up to First in the security of the gondola. On the sunny side of the Grindelwald Valley the aerial cableway leads from the glacier village of Grindelwald to First at 2168 m above sea level. The wide variety and exciting attractions found in this region include the First Cliff Walk by Tissot and the hike to the Lake Bachalpsee, which is known as the pearl of mountain lakes. First Flyer, First Glider, scooter-bike rides, First Mountain Cart are also fun activities to purchase and enjoy when on top! You simply cannot plan adventure. You find one. On First that is a certainty.
What‘s Included
Access to the First Cliff Walk
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Round-trip by Cable Car to Mt First
Food and drinks
Activities as First Flyer, Mountain Cart available to purchase at the Mt First
Guide
Meeting points
Grindelwald-First
Grindelwald Switzerland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald
Reviews
208 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very Nice at the Top.
Mary S,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery. It was a little less breathtaking than I imagined but really nice. I imagine that Mount Pilatus would have been a better choice but didn’t get the chance to go.
10/10 Magical
LACl85,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our day at Grindelwald First. We parked in the Terminal car park and got the free shuttle bus (The bus is number 121 and is directly outside of the car park pedestrian exit to the right - do not go into the terminal building - it is not well signposted) The bus dropped us a short walk from the entrance, we scanned our tickets and got straight on to a cable car - no queuing at all! We went all the way to the top and completed the cliff walk first. We waited probably 10 minutes to get a photo at the edge. We then got back on the cable car and stopped at Bort for the children's playground (a real hit in the snow!) The food at the restaurant looked good although we took our own picnic. We then jumped back on the cable car and headed back down to the village for a wander. All in all, I would highly recommend. The views with snow are stunning, it is like another world! Perhaps going at the end of ski season is a way to avoid the crowds? We visited on 02 April. We arrived at Grindelwald at 9am and left at around 3pm. We didn't do any of the extra paid activities - you can enjoy the views without! It may seem expensive but in my opinion, it was worth every penny. We booked around 3 days in advance after checking the weather - clear skies are vital!
Unforgettable Experience
Katie P,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very lucky and had a clear, sunny day so the views were incredible. I would 100% recommend this trip but definitely check the forecast first.
Masses, masses, masses. Long waiting times again and again.
stefanmJ2166GS,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Too many people. There are always 6 people in a narrow gondola. Here you have a good chance of contracting viruses. The railroad is at the end of its lifespan. It has been under discussion for several years to replace them. The journey is frequently interrupted. Why doesn't anyone know. Passengers will not be informed. The view is wonderful. Walk from Grindelwald to the First. For reasonably well-trained people, this is no problem.
Beautiful nature
smkhanmd,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely beautiful sightseeing and walk Wear comfortable shoes take water and snacks umbrella is must very sharp sun or rain
Exciting gondola ride
luxuryvoyage,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting gondola ride from Grindelwald village to Grindelwald First. At the summit, there are hiking opportunities (e.g., the easy circular hike to Bachsee lake, 2 hours, also suitable for strollers) and the spectacular short cliff walk (5-10 minutes), right next to the mountain railway. Large mountain restaurant at the summit.
Dangling in a Gondola for Over an Hour
traveler03255,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00My husband and I purchased a one-way ticket to Grindelwald First, an adventure we thought would be a highlight of our week in the Interlaken area. After 10 minutes of being in the gondola (a 6-seater but we were alone), the line stopped. An almost indecipherable announcement was made about 35 minutes later through the gondola’s very poor speaker. We were able to hear “technical problem” and “cable car”. Our anxiety was heightened throughout the time we were dangling in mid air. We wondered how the many trapped travelers were doing with their children, possibly older people, or those with phobias. A second, identical announcement was made about one hour after the gondola stopped. After over an hour, the line started moving. We opted to get off at the first stop, Bort, as we did not trust that there would not be additional issues and we were frazzled to the nth degree. We walked over 2 hours back to Grindelwald after a most disappointing and frightening experience.
Romantic Alps Day
C2475VFtonis,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Gondola up to the ziplines, which only had about a 25 minute wait BUT during the wait we took really fun photos and watched the other people ziplining so it was entertaining. We then went back around up the Gondola again to the look out, then play around on this large vast hill with a perfect view of the alps. We then went to get photos where the K-drama had a big heart and also where the same K-drama had taken photos near paragliders. We then relaxed and had a picnic with a view of the alps. It was very peaceful in the afternoon as not many people were there. We then got a $5 bottle of wine and watched the sunset at the train station to get back to our hotel in Interlaken. In was an amazingly romantic and beautiful day!! All started with The Gondola ride!!
Stuck in Gondola
I1294ZBashleys,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was stuck in a gondola for more than an hour suspended in the middle of the air. Even though it was October, it was extremely hot in the cart. Worst part is the ticket price for a family of 6 going up the cable card was around 300 USD and return around 200 USD. Would have expected better for the price.
An absolute must do
damien07,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do if you are anywhere within the vacinity of Grindelwald. Get your tickets at the firstbahn as you can purchase the unlimited gondela rides + 2 activies for around €100.its better value for money than paying for activities seperately. My advice would be to get there early & go on the activity you most want to do first (like the ziplines) as the queues are quite long,we waited 2hrs for the ziplines & we started queuing at 9.50am after doing the cliff walk,in hindesight doing the zipline first then coming back up the mountain to do the walk would have been a better idea. At the bottom of the ziplines we then queued for the mountain karts which was around 30-45mins,these are unbelievably quick & great craic,definately recommended.you could also do the gilder from here but the queue time was too long & its fairly similar to the zipline imo. Dress warmly,the mountain is very cold (we visited in september) & queuing in the cold is zero fun. All in all a great day out,just get their early to avoid long queues.
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