Grindelwald & First Mountain Day Trip

If you want to make the most out of the Swiss Alps, then you can't miss this trip from Lucerne, which will allow you to visit the town of Grindelwald and the top of the iconic First Mountain. You'll love it!

Day Trip Details

From the bus parking lot in Landenberg in Lucerne, at the scheduled time, we will travel by bus towards the Berna canton. We will make a brief stop to take photos of the alpine town of Interlaken, situated between the two lakes of Thun and Brienz.

Next, we will head to Grindelwald. Upon arrival, you will receive your tickets for the return train to Interlaken and for the cable car to First Mountain, ascending to a height of 2100 metres (6,889 ft). You will have 3 hours of free time at First Mountain to eat and enjoy the landscape. The cable car ticket also includes access to the First View observation platform and the Cliff Walk by Tissot suspension bridge, extending 40 metres (131 ft).

Please ensure you take the cable car back to Grindelwald in time for the scheduled return train to Interlaken. Afterward, we will return by bus to Lucerne, concluding the trip after 10 hours.

Activities at First Mountain

At the summit of First Mountain, the following optional activities are available:

First Flyer Zipline

This zipline operates 800 metres (2,624 ft) above the ground at a speed of 84 kilometres an hour (52 mph), connecting First Mountain to Schreckelf Station.

Availability: Until the 27th of October, 2025

First Glider Zipline

This zipline mimics an eagle's shape and accommodates 4 people to ride together.

Availability: Until the 27th of October, 2025

First Mountain Car

This pedal-powered vehicle travels from First Mountain to the station in Bort, covering around 3 kilometres (1.86 miles).

Availability: from the 1st of May 2025 until the 27th of October, 2025

Trottibike Scooter

This electric bike can be used to travel from First Mountain to Grindelwald Station.

Availability: from the 1st of May 2025 until the 27th of October, 2025

Tour Guide

This tour is partially guided, with the guide present during the bus ride from Lucerne to Grindelwald and on the return trip from Interlaken to Lucerne. The guide will not accompany you during the free time in Grindelwald and First Mountain or on the train journey from Grindelwald to Interlaken, but necessary information will be provided for you to explore independently.