[Travelinggirl]

6 May 2024 at 8:34:30 #1497296

Hello all:

I am planning a last minute trip based in Brienz, from May 10 (Fri) to May 13 (Mon). I have been to the Jungfra region (Lauterbrunnen, Murren, and Jungfrajoch) before, although it was during bad weather. This time, I will have a rental car, and want to see places that I have not seen before, but am open to revisiting Murren/Wengen if time and money allows.

I see that many rides are not open at this time of the year, but I cannot change the travel dates (it’s a work trip for my spouse). My questions:

1. I would like to see Grindelwald. So, I want to reach the First View platform and do the First Flyer experience. I understand that I need to take the cable car up to the starting point. However, what I don’t understand is that First Fly allows one to descend down the mountain. So, should I buy a round-trip ticket or two single tickets (one for a longer trip and the other for a short trip)?
2. First Flyer — I will bring a light backpack. I know that sometimes backpacks are not allowed during the flight. If this is the case, how do I retrieve my bag at the end of the flight? Which cable car station will I reach?
3.  What other available cable car/gondola should I try that provides a different view?
4. Inside Grindelwald, I would like to walk around a charming Alpine Swiss village (hopefully, without bumping into too many tour buses). Where should I go and where should I park? I would like to also visit the glacier gorge. How early should I reach Grindelwald and park my car?
5. Will all these activities take half a day or one full day?
6.  If you have to choose between the Grindelwald glacier gorge and Aareschlucht, which one should I choose?

Thank you very much for your time and help. I desperately need some guidance.

[Anna]

7 May 2024 at 20:51:53 #1507460

Hi travellinggirl,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

If you’re driving to Grindelwald, I recommend coming early as parking is limited in Grindelwald. The First Flyer and First Glider activities on Grindelwald First can be purchased as part of a combi package which would include your cable car ticket (single or return). You can leave your bags at the counter and ride the gondola back to pick it up later (this is included in the combi package). More info about Grindelwald First here: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/grindelwald-first/

Grindelwald (https://www.myswissalps.com/town/grindelwald/) itself a lovely alpine village to explore. Other Alpine village nearby worth exploring is Wengen (https://www.myswissalps.com/town/wengen/). From Grindelwald Terminal you can take a gondola to Männlichen (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/mannlichen/), then a cable car down to Wengen, then return to Grindelwald by train. This would be a good way to get an overview of the Jungfrau region.

The Grindelwald Glacier Gorge is a short drive from the Grindelwald town centre. You can also just take a bus there yo sou won’t have to worry about parking. It is smaller than Aareschlucht.

Depending on the activities you plan to do, a visit to Grindelwald can take half a day or full day.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Anna