Grindelwald best rail pass? First in the winter?
A traveler, MM&BB, is planning a trip to Grindelwald from Zurich Airport, arriving on December 17th and staying for four nights. They are seeking clarification on gondola operations to First, ticket prices for their itinerary that includes visits to Jungfrau and Schilthorn, and transportation options to Milano on departure day, December 21st. They are also curious about the Swiss Travel Pass and its coverage.
- The gondola from Grindelwald to First is not operating in December.
- Consider using the Hiking and Sledging Pass for unlimited travel in the Jungfrau region and discounts on specific routes.
- The Swiss Travel Pass covers travel to Domodossola for your route to Milano, but seat reservations are advisable.
- Grindelwald is also known as Grindelwald BGF, which refers to the gondola station.
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Thanks! Is there any promotion on hiking and sledging pass? Any other channels that I can get a discount?
Given that the price for a hiking and sledging pass is just the same, no matter it’s bought in advance now on the website or will be bought later on the spot (ie Interlaken Ost), any difference eg in terms of the length of the queues for exchanging for tickets; and for buying tickets on the spot (ie Interlaken Ost)? Are there any separate queues for exchanging and buying on the spot (ie Interlaken Ost)? If so, then which queue is normally shorter, the one for exchanging or the one for buying on the spot (ie Interlaken Ost)?
Thanks!
MMANDBB
Hi MMANDBB,
No there wouldn’t be different queues to buy or exchange. I can’t tell you with any certainty when the lines would be shorter. It may be 2 minutes or a tour group shows up in front of you and its 20 minutes. A bit of luck is required – I don’t think there would ever be very long line though (expect for said tour group bad luck!)
I ve read through this thread & find that a lot of useful info for my trip too.
I’m planning to go to First (from Interlaken) on 21st Dec. In First, we plan to go for the cliff walk & then I would like to take my childrens for sledging.
Questions:
1. Do I need to take hiking & sledging pass or I could freely sledge there (in First)
2. How is sledging in First, or I should consider go to Bussalps? My family is not so adventurous only one – two hours of sledging will be sufficient.
3. Where do we rent the sledge & how do we carry it up to the First?
The Bussalp might be your best/easiest option as it leaves much less walking/ hiking up hill and you can avoid the sledging pass if you don’t think you will get full use out if it.
Hi,
I attach my fare calculation spreadsheet, please could you take a look at it to see whether my calculation of discount is in order. If not, please correct it. A couple of legs I left them unfilled as I am not quite sure about the discount, please kindly let me know.
Thanks!
MMANDBB
Hi MMANDBB,
The 2 parts where you don’t have prices for the Hiking and Sledging Pass are partially covered only.
It will cover you as far as Murren (via either Stechelberg or Grütschalp) but you will pay regular price from Murren to Schilthorn.
Either the 3- or 4-day Hiking and Sledging Pass, as well as the Swiss Travel Pass, will get you a 50% discount from Mürren to the Schilthorn. All those passes will get you free travel from Grindelwald to Mürren via Zweilütschinen and Grütschalp or Stechelberg.
Some of the sectors on your spreadsheet are lumping free travel sectors together with discounted sectors. You will get more accurate results if you separate free travel from discounted.
Alpenrose
Could anyone please advise of the name of the App which can show the details especially the name of the mountain when the device is pointed to it? Thanks!
MMANDBB
Hi Mmandbb,
The one you’re looking for is PeakVisor. You’ll find it under “Public transport & activities” on http://www.myswissalps.com/ab outswitzerland/practic al/websites (many other apps are listed there as well.
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