Around Zürich · GRINDELWALD & LAUTERBRUNNEN DAY TRIPS
Seventy waterfalls down a single valley, Grindelwald under the Eiger, and a cliff walk bolted to the rock at First. Two and a half hours from Zürich each way, so these 15 are long days — compared here on how much of the valley each one actually reaches.
Zurich day trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen for Jungfrau peaks, cable car options, and 72 waterfalls.
“Awesome trip with three brilliant and unique stops! Would highly recommend this trip. The scenery is indescribably beautiful.”
Jungfraujoch day trip from Zurich with gondola and cogwheel train, plus Interlaken, Sphinx Observatory, and the Ice Palace.
“Our guides Weili and Annette were amazing! We went on such a great day with beautiful weather. We had an hour stop at Interlaken to look around and explore and enjoy the views of the mountains. Awesome view of the alps (check out the pictures!). Ice palace was really cool! Being up at such a high altitude was an experience. We had a bus ride, cable car ride, and train ride on the way up. On the way back we had a train ride and bus ride. Tour started at 8am in Zurich and we were back in Zurich for around 830am. Long day but absolutely worth it!! Stunning and…”
Ride the Grindelwald gondola to Mount First, walk the First Cliff Walk, and enjoy Alpine views, with optional thrill add-ons.
“A truly stunning place with the most incredible views! So many photo spots and things to see. My only complaint is that the gondolas weren’t very smooth and could do with a little maintenance/modernisation”
Lucerne day trip to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau views, Mt. First options, and Staubbach Falls on a coach tour.
“The guide was really nice and helpful. I think his name was pedro.. and had great facts to tell with its funny nuiances. He was very helpful and understanding..”
Tandem paragliding from Mürren over Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Eiger, landing by Schilthornbahn. Safety briefing, about 1 hour.
“Excellent pilots - unbelievable experience. I would recommend to all my friends and family! The views and video make the experience perfect.”
Guided coach day trip from Zurich to Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. Mountains, cable cars, waterfalls, and free time.
“Overall the tour was good. There was a bit too much time in Grindelwald if you were not participating in highly active options- hiking & sledging. Our tour guy Renata was very mono tone reading her script, walked at a very fast pace on the stops, did not wait for guests to catch up and at the last stop did not even wait for everyone to get off the bus! I chose to use my cane as it was snowy and uneven surfaces - as I got off the bus she practically rolled her eyes that it would be a problem! At the first stop the route to the village…”
Small-group Zurich day trip to Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen with hotel pickup and guided photo stops.
“What a beautiful way to begin our adventures in Switzerland! Each town we visited was absolutely charming and the photo opportunity to remember the gorgeous landscape were everywhere you turn! One thing to note. We traveled at the end of November because we were doing Christmas Markets. Many of the shops in these small towns were closed because of it being the off season. So if you are coming for the scenery you will be delighted. If you are coming to browse the shops, this would not be the best tour.”
Canyon Swing in Grindelwald: 90 m platform, 50 m freefall at up to 120 km/h, glacier canyon views, plus a free drink after.
“This is something to try in a lifetime! Very scary, hard to get the courage to jump, at the moment before, especially if you are afraid of heights. A unique experience, I still see in front of my eyes the moment I jumped, really amazing and f...g crazy 😀. They will arrange a video for you, of course with payment, 49 Fr.”
Day trip from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald. Scenic coach ride, free time in both towns, optional Mt. First cable car.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The host was very entertaining and it’s a trip I will never forget.”
Cable car from Grindelwald to Mt. First with First Cliff Walk access, free exploration time, and optional rides above the Bernese Oberland.
“Weronika provided an exceptional experience for us on the Cheese and Chocolate tour! She knows the area very well and told us much about the Swiss Mountains above Grindelwald! Also, we tasted the different cheeses that are made in the region and the chocolate too was so delicious!”
Zurich day trip to Grindelwald and Mt First for First Cliff Walk by Tissot, First View platform, Lake Bachalpsee hike, optional zipline.
“Absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Bruno went above & beyond for us! Magical day!”
Ride the Eiger Express gondola and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch for Sphinx Observatory views and the Ice Palace, guided from Lucerne.
“Worst excursion I have EVER taken. This excursion should have been cancelled given the horrendous weather. It was torrential rain, and blizzard conditions. 55 mile hour wind at summit, lightning warnings and a complete whiteout. All but one lookout was closed, but you could not step out because of the strong wind and you could see nothing because of the conditions. We saw absolutely nothing. This 10 hour awful day was a waste of time. We were really dismayed when we learned that other excursions run by the same tour operator to Mt Titlis were notified in the morning that they could cancel the tour or go the next day…”
Lütschine white-water rafting from Interlaken: 4 hours, class III-IV rapids, Alpine views, gear, showers, coffee or beer.
“We have white water rafted several times and this was by far our best experience. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and lots of fun!”
Private Jungfrau Region day trip from Zurich with cable cars, car-free villages, Lauterbrunnen waterfalls, and outdoor raclette included
“This tour was both stunning and spectacular equally. We visited a car-free village in the mountains which was very charming and had fairytale views. We got to ride in a cable car over spectacular and picturesque scenery. We also experienced some gastronomical delights with the outdoor raclette picnic. Our guide Manuel was kind, knowledgeable, attentive and super friendly. Book this excursion and hope to get Manuel as your guide. He made the trip an even better experience for us. We highly recommend this tour if you are looking to experience some of Switzerland’s best scenery including their highest waterfall.”
Coach day trip from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, with scenic photo stops and free time plus optional Mount First cable car.
“Very happy our guide kid was very funny and helpful with everyone the driver dragon was very nice too highly recommended this tour.”
The mountains, the water, the food and the city itself — and the best of each.
