First Mountain Gondola Tickets

Discover awe-inspiring alpine vistas with your cable car ticket to Grindelwald First. Ascend to the summit of First Mountain and experience the world from an entirely new perspective!

Reasons to Explore Grindelwald-First

This charming village, nestled in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps, attracts visitors for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, which feature majestic peaks and glaciers. It serves as a hub for a variety of outdoor pursuits including hiking, skiing, and mountaineering.

Surrounded by some of the most notable summits in the Swiss Alps, such as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, Grindelwald-First provides a unique opportunity to engage with the natural splendor and thrilling adventures of the Alps.

An Alpine Expedition

Departing from the Grindelwald Firstbahn station, the cable car will transport you to the peak of First in just 25 minutes, rewarding you with unparalleled views of the Swiss terrain from an altitude of 2,168 meters (7,112 feet) above sea level.

The cable car journey includes stops at Bort and Schreckfeld stations before reaching the summit, where breathtaking panoramas await you.

First Cliff Walk by Tissot

Your ticket also grants access to the First Cliff Walk by Tissot. This observation deck features a panoramic terrace that hangs 45 meters (147 feet) above the canyon, providing the perfect vantage point to admire the vast Alpine range.

This renowned viewpoint showcases stunning sights of various peaks, including Reeti, Faulhorn, and Wetterhorn.

Operating Hours

Multiple daily cable car rides link Grindelwald to First Mountain. The schedule for the 2023-2024 season is as follows:

December 16, 2023 - January 12, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 3:45 pm | Descent 8 am - 4:15 pm
January 13, 2024 - April 1, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 4:15 pm | Descent 8 am - 4:45 pm
April 2, 2024 - May 8, 2024: Ascent 9 am - 4 pm | Descent 9 am - 4:35 pm
May 9, 2024 - September 15, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 5:30 pm | Descent 8 am - 6 pm
September 16, 2024 - November 3, 2024: Ascent 8 am - 5 pm | Descent 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Adventure Activities on First Mountain

First Mountain features a range of exhilarating activities, such as the First Flyer and First Glider zip lines. Experience a unique combination of thrill and fun with the First Mountain Carts, which blend elements of go-karting and sledding, or explore on Trottibike Scooters.

For those interested in these activities, we suggest considering the First Mountain Cable Car + Adventure Activities Ticket for an enhanced experience.