First Mountain Gondola Tickets

Experience breathtaking alpine views with your Grindelwald First cable car ticket. Ascend to the First Mountain summit and explore the world from new heights!

Why Visit Grindelwald-First

This village in the Swiss Alps Bernese Oberland region is popular for its stunning alpine scenery, including snow-capped mountains and glaciers, along with outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and mountaineering. It is surrounded by iconic peaks such as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

An Alpine Adventure

The cable car departs from the Grindelwald Firstbahn station and takes 25 minutes to reach the summit of First at an altitude of 2,168 meters (7,112 feet) above sea level. It stops at the Bort and Schreckfeld stations before reaching the summit.

First Cliff Walk by Tissot

Your ticket includes admission to the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, featuring a panoramic terrace suspended 45 meters (147 feet) above the canyon with expansive views of the Alpine peaks, including Reeti, Faulhorn, and Wetterhorn.

Schedules

The cable car operates several times daily. The 2023-2024 season timetable 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

First Mountain Adventure Activities

First Mountain also offers adventure activities, including the First Flyer and First Glider zip lines, First Mountain Carts, and Trottibike Scooters. Booking the First Mountain Cable Car + Adventure Activities Ticket is recommended for these activities.