What to do and see in Grindelwald, Canton of Bern: The Best Tours

May 12, 2022 Major Galusha

Grindelwald is postcard-perfect, a charming example of a Swiss ski resort. There are slopes for all experience levels, plus plenty of snowy activities for those who don’t ski, such as sledding, hiking or snowshoeing. Not feeling particularly active? Just cozy up by crackling fire and enjoy the merry atmosphere. After a long day, nothing’s better than lingering over a pot of Swiss fondue and a glass of crisp wine as you plan the next day’s adventures.
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1. 2-Day Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Tour from Lucerne: Interlaken or Grindelwald

Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland Best of Switzerland Tours
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This 2-day Alpine adventure takes you from Lucerne through Switzerland’s majestic Jungfrau region to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe. After a narrated coach ride through the scenic Bernese Oberland, enjoy free time and an overnight stay in the lovely Alpine town of Interlaken or Grindelwald, your choice. The next day, hop on the cogwheel train and ride up to Europe’s highest railway station at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). The views amidst this winter wonderland are simply spectacular!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Interlaken or Grindelwald including breakfast, Cogwheel train ride, Air-conditioned vehicle, Aerial cable car Eiger Express

Exclusions: Optional activities in Interlaken or Grindelwald, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Swiss_Miss_K

Great Trip to the Appenzellerland with the Mountain, Cheese and Chocolate Tour. Got delicious cheese and chocolate to taste, scenery is very pretty, very typical. Can highly recommend the trip.

2. Beginners Ski Day Trip to Jungfrau Ski Region from Lucerne

Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland Best of Switzerland Tours
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Master your turns on the slopes of the Bernese Oberland on this 10-hour Swiss ski experience from Lucerne. Head into the Bernese Oberland’s Jungfrau region, and gaze over rural Switzerland’s rolling hills and soaring peaks. Listen as your guide details the region’s history and heritage. On arrival in the ski resort of Grindelwald, pick up your skis and safety equipment. Then, head to the Bodmi beginners’ ski area with your instructor and master the basics on the snow (group size of skiing lesson max. 8 participants). Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the cafes and shops of Grindelwald.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach, Guide (English / Spanish) during coach ride, Ski equipment (ski, boots, sticks, helmet), Ski clothes (jacket, pants, gloves), 2.5 hours qualified ski instructor (beginner level, English only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Swiss_Miss_K

Great Trip to the Appenzellerland with the Mountain, Cheese and Chocolate Tour. Got delicious cheese and chocolate to taste, scenery is very pretty, very typical. Can highly recommend the trip.

3. Grindelwald Adventure Tour with Cliff walk & Bachalpsee hiking tour from Lucerne

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This tour offers an exhilarating range of activities: the First Flyer zip line, a thrilling descent by mountain cart and a ride on a Trottibike scooter through amazing mountain scenery Adrenaline kicks and speed thrills are virtually guaranteed in this exciting adventure which offers a varied range of fun activities: The First Flyer, the First Glider, the Cliff Walk on the edge of the steep mountain face and a thrilling descent by mountain cart and trottibike scooter through astonishing mountain scenery to Grindelwald. This is also a good starting point for many hiking trails. On a tour to Bachalpsee , for example, you can enjoy the idyllic Swiss Alps. The snow-covered peaks of the Alps are reflected in the crystal clear blue water. Grindelwald First tempts visitors with a magnificent view to the Eiger North Face.

Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned, private car or Mini-van, Hotel pick-up, drop-off in Central located hotels, Photo shooting on location and on-line gallery with 30 images., Lake walking tour

Exclusions: Activities (First Flyer, First Glide, Trottibike Scooter, Mountain Cart), Food and beverages, Personal expenses, Travel insurance, Cable cars to Grindelwald First. cost per person appprx. CHF 91

Reviewed By L8537UBmohammedk

Very good and informative tour and tour guide Professional Great pics Great day Showed us places with brilliant views

4. Grindelwald Guided Day Hike

Grindelwald, Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern ECHO Trails
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Hike in the heart of the Swiss Alps in the Grindelwald – Jungfrau – Eiger Region Hike on safe sign posted mountain trails in a hiking paradise with stunning views of dramatic moutain peaks and glaciers, green pastures and Alpine flora and fauna, often with cow bells clanking all around Enjoy panoramic views of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain peaks Three different hikes of 3 to 4 hours each, from easy to challenging, allow everyone regardless of level of fitness and hiking ability to enjoy a day in beautiful nature Choose your hike on the day according to prevailing weather conditions and your energy levels All hikes are inclusive of transportation with an expert local English speaking Swiss guide who is happy to answer any questions about Switzerland –the country, its heritage, and its culture.

Inclusions: All activities, All transportation, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Items of a personal nature

Reviewed By elizabethsf2016

I spent a wonderful November day with Eve doing the William Tell hike. As a relative newcomer to Switzerland, Eve's knowledge and enthusiasm for her adopted country was infectious. In addition to the spectacular scenery and delicious local picnic lunch, she was a wealth of knowledge about the country and outdoor activities. The schedule was easy and we weren't rushed. We had lots of sunshine and finishing the boat trip at sunset and in the dark was very pretty. What a wonderful and memorable day in the beautiful outdoors.

5. Self-Guided Tour: Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe from Interlaken

Interlaken Ost, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland SwissTravelGuide
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This is a self-guided tour. You travel independent the classic "round trip" from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, the outbount journey via Lauterbrunnen, the return travel via Grindelwald. With our detailed travel instructions you travel according your preferences, you may stop whereever you want (Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch) and enjoy the views at a specific point as long as you prefer. You will get the travel booklet and all necessary personalized tickets by e-mail after your booking - no mobile device necessary during the tour.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, train ticket Interlaken-Jungfraujoch-Interlaken, travel booklet with detailed description of your self-guided tour (step-by-step), travel booklet with all schedules and alternates for your flexibility, emergency contact from SwissTravelGuide

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Reviewed By Phil M

Visited in 2008 and it was great. Went in 2019 and hardly recognise the inside due to Bond world exhibition. I am a big OHMSS fan ,hence why i visited in 2008 but walking round now is hardly recognisable inside apart from staircase and some parts of the restaurant. This is my personal opinion. If you have never visited before then you will not know the difference, It will still be worth a visit. I shall not return.

6. Grindelwald and interlaken (Private Tour)

Swiss Epic Tours
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Join us for a full-day excursion to one of Switzerland’s most attractive alpine regions, the idyllic Bernese Oberland and the magnificent Jungfrau region mountain world. Explore two famous mountain resorts Grindelwald, also named Eiger or Glacier Village, and Interlaken, uniquely located between two lakes.

Inclusions: Professional Driver Guide, Comfortable air conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 913makeh

Excellent service. Here amazing help and support. Many thanks to Swiss Epic Tours. Great location, really pleasant and clean rooms, but the thing that makes this such a good place to stay are the staff. All of the people are incredibly helpful and generous with their time and advice. We travelled with two six year olds and lots of luggage and despite the stairs up to the elevator this was one of the nicest places we stayed in the four weeks

7. 5 day Private Tour of Central Switzerland including Luzern, Grindelwald & Zurich

Lucerne, Switzerland Typically Swiss Tours and More
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This tour shows you simply a real mix of the best places to see in Central Switzerland. There is the perfect combination of cities, towns and villages such as Grindelwald, Luzern, Bern and Zurich and then a myriad of breath-taking natural places such as mountains, lakes, gorges, waterfalls to visit. Plus some typical Swiss food and drink experiences

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions: Admission to places eg Waterfalls, Mountains, Museums. Some will be subsdised.

Reviewed By nashuagallagher

We went on a private tour with Chris from Typically Swiss Tours in the first month that we moved to Zurich. We are a family of four with tween-aged children, we don’t drive and have very little lay of the land. Chris was very enthusiastic, helpful and flexible to accommodate all of these factors and designed a custom tour for us that delighted, informed and made for an unforgettable day. We drove to the Bernese Oberland region for a day of sightseeing before heading to Luzern to indulge in some artisanal chocolate. Breathtaking vistas and a minor sugar high were expected, but we got to experience all of this and so much more thanks to Chris’s attention to detail - with him taking the time to understand our expectations, likes and dislikes that resulted in a thoughtful itinerary that was rewarding for the whole family. In fact we moved the date a couple of times because Chris was determined that we should get the best views and experience possible. We had a sense of what to expect from the day but the small detours are what made it such a memorable experience. This saw us overlooking the milky mineralized waters of Aareschlucht (Aare gorge), a minor literary detour to see where the fictional Sherlock Holmes met his demise, lunch at a historical hotel surrounded by a dazzling teal lake, a peek at town-life and some of the trades that have sustained them for generations, a whip around the fabled ruins of Duke Gessler of William Tell fame, and finishing at the marvellous Aeschbach chocolatier, where the staff were informative and friendly and the chocolate was simply divine. We highly recommend Typically Swiss Tours. We gained a lot of knowledge and know-how on how to navigate our new life in Switzerland, and benefited from local insight to pair with the history of the land. We drove in comfort, saw far more of the region than we could have imagined in one day, and really enjoyed Chris’s company. This is a must-do for all newcomers and anyone on holiday who wants to make the most of their time in Switzerland.

8. Mt First Top Adventure from Zurich

Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland Best of Switzerland Tours
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Explore the stunning landscapes of Bernese Oberland and let your adrenaline levels surge on this 12-hour tour from Zurich. Absorb panoramic views from the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, Europe’s highest suspension bridge; zoom down the First Flyer, a zipline overlooking the Alps; and take an off-road journey on a mountain cart and a scooter. See, too, the Alpine landscapes of Grindelwald and Interlaken, two picturesque mountain villages, with your guide. 

Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable coach, Partly accompanied by a multilingual guide (no guide on Mt First and train ride to Interlaken), Ascent by aerial cable car to Mt First, Activities: Cliff Walk, First Flyer, Mountain Cart, Trottibike scooter, Public train ride from Grindelwald to Interlaken

Exclusions: Food/beverages and personal expenses, Hotel Pick-up and Drop off, Gratuities

Reviewed By Swiss_Miss_K

Great Trip to the Appenzellerland with the Mountain, Cheese and Chocolate Tour. Got delicious cheese and chocolate to taste, scenery is very pretty, very typical. Can highly recommend the trip.

9. Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

Bus Station, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland Gray Line Zurich
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Embark on a spectacular Alpine journey from Zurich to the Top of Europe! Travel by coach through the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland's magnificent Jungfrau region, then hop aboard a cogwheel train and ride up to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at a staggering elevation of 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). A stunning panorama of snow-capped mountains and glaciers awaits you.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cogwheel train ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By U9943DIpaulb

During a short stay in Zurich we took a two hour city tour with headphone commentary (due to the virus there we no tour guides available). For us, at two hours the tour was just about the right length and the commentary was interesting and informative with a narrative that extended to both the city and national relevance. A word about the driver - he was friendly and just about the best bus/ coach driver I have ever experienced. He navigated the often narrow streets and turnings superbly and was courteous to other drivers and pedestrians. Whilst we thought this was quite an expensive tour, (most things in Zurich are quite expensive), we did very much enjoy it and would certainly recommend it.....

10. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

Frankenstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland Gray Line Zurich
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Travel to the top of Europe and admire the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps on this 9.5-hour Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne. Take a scenic drive through high mountain passes to picturesque Lauterbrunnen with your guide. Board the cogwheel train and travel up to Kleine Scheidegg, beneath the famous Eiger North Face. Alight at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jungfraujoch — Europe's highest railway station at a dizzying 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Explore the Ice Palace and enjoy panoramic views over the mighty Aletsch Glacier from the observation terrace.

Inclusions: Cogwheel train, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drinks, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviewed By U9943DIpaulb

During a short stay in Zurich we took a two hour city tour with headphone commentary (due to the virus there we no tour guides available). For us, at two hours the tour was just about the right length and the commentary was interesting and informative with a narrative that extended to both the city and national relevance. A word about the driver - he was friendly and just about the best bus/ coach driver I have ever experienced. He navigated the often narrow streets and turnings superbly and was courteous to other drivers and pedestrians. Whilst we thought this was quite an expensive tour, (most things in Zurich are quite expensive), we did very much enjoy it and would certainly recommend it.....

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