Grindelwald Canyon Swing
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Open today 09:30–18:00
Attendance: Moderate — summer peak
Arrive early to avoid afternoon crowds and heat during the 1-2 hour canyon exploration.
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Zurich Full-Day Tour: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen 12 hr
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Zurich Full-Day Tour: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen

4.7 (8368)
€105
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Spend 12 hours discovering the Bernese Oberland's alpine villages, towering peaks, and legendary waterfalls.

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Tandem Paragliding Flight over Interlaken 1 hr 30 min
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Tandem Paragliding Flight over Interlaken

4.9 (1002)
€192
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Soar above Interlaken's lakes and Alps on a 12–20 min tandem paraglide from 1,300 m — transfers included.

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What you'll do

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  1. 01 10 min

    Entrance check

    Present your booking at the Gletscherschlucht entrance.

Highlights

What you'll see inside the attraction

The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on this tour remember — all visible on a single visit.

Spiderweb Net

A 170 m² net stretched 7 meters above the Lütschine river that allows you to walk across the gorge.

Lower Grindelwald Glacier Faces

Massive rock walls reaching up to 300 meters high, carved by ancient glacier activity.

Crystal Museum

Located at the canyon exit, this collection features treasures found within the Bernese Alps.

Glacial Walkway

A secured 1 km path through tunnels and galleries offering a deep dive into local geology.

Head to head

Grindelwald Canyon Swing Price vs First Flyer Zipline: Choosing Your Adventure

The First Flyer offers a high-speed flight across the valley, whereas the Canyon Swing provides a deeper, free-fall adrenaline rush; most visitors who do both call the swing the more intense experience. Choosing the right grindelwald canyon swing price tickets depends on whether you prefer soaring through alpine air or plunging into a gorge.

Feature Top pick Glacier Canyon Swing First Flyer Zipline
Adrenaline level
High speed gliding
Landscape context
Open mountain panorama
Physical demand
Low
Activity duration
5–10 minutes flight
Ease of access
Accessible via cable car
Grindelwald Canyon Swing Price comparison
Included in First activity pass

Verdict: Opt for the First Flyer if you want panoramic views, or choose the canyon swing for a concentrated thrill that requires these grindelwald canyon swing price tours to be booked separately from your grindelwald canyon swing price tour through the gorge.

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    Arrive at the entrance, show your voucher on your phone, and walk in. Most tickets include priority or skip-the-line access.

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Everything you need to know before you go

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Open today · 09:30–18:00
Opening hours
09:30–18:00 (Fri till 21:00)
Mon
09:30–18:00
Tue
09:30–18:00
Wed
09:30–18:00
Thu
09:30–18:00
Fri
09:30–21:00
Sat
09:30–18:00
Sun
09:30–18:00
Main entrance

Gletscherschlucht base

Gletscherschlucht 1, 3818 Grindelwald

Meet guides at the canyon entrance for grindelwald canyon swing price tours

How to get there

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Public transport · 15 min · Included with Guest Card

Bus 122 from Grindelwald village directly to Gletscherschlucht stop.

Dress code

Sturdy, non-slip footwear is mandatory for the grindelwald canyon swing price experience. A warm jacket is highly recommended, as canyon temperatures remain cool even during summer months.

Bags & security

Personal belongings must be secured or left at the designated storage areas provided at the Glacier Canyon base. For the grindelwald canyon swing price adventure, professional guides manage all safety equipment.

Photography

Handheld cameras are permitted on the walking trail, but loose items are prohibited during the grindelwald canyon swing price jump. Dedicated photo or video packages may be available for purchase to capture your leap.

Accessibility

The walking path into the gorge is secured but contains tunnels and narrow sections. The grindelwald canyon swing price is not wheelchair accessible and requires a baseline level of physical fitness.

Mobile phones

Mobile phones must be securely stored or left with ground staff before participating in the grindelwald canyon swing price tour. Keep your device packed away during the swing to prevent loss.

What to bring

  • Warm jacket
  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera for the walking trail
  • Voucher for the grindelwald canyon swing price tour

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Loose jewelry
  • Large backpacks
  • Professional camera tripods
  • Food and drinks in the swing area
  • Glass containers
  • Open-toed sandals
  • Unsecured items
  • Smoking materials
  • Pets

Families & strollers

The glacier canyon is a popular destination for families, with children under 6 entering the gorge for free. The grindelwald canyon swing price generally has a minimum age requirement of 14 years.

Food & drink

Visitors can access a café near the exit of the Glacier Canyon to refuel after their tour. The grindelwald canyon swing price package often includes a complimentary drink following the completion of the jump.

Pets

Pets are generally not permitted on the secured walkways of the Glacier Canyon for safety reasons. Service animals should be cleared in advance with the operators of the grindelwald canyon swing price.

Good to know

The grindelwald canyon swing price tour is a weather-dependent activity and may be subject to rescheduling. Please ensure you arrive at the Gletscherschlucht meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to your slot.

Meeting point

Where to find us

Gletscherschlucht base

Gletscherschlucht 1, 3818 Grindelwald

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Around your visit

Everything else worth knowing

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Best time to visit

How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.

Summer

Ideal for escaping heat in the 10°C canyon climate during August.

Helpful tips for your visit

Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.

Avoid queues

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Nearby landmarks

Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.

Pfingstegg

20 min walk

Offers a cable car and toboggan run overlooking the valley.

Cancellation policy

Flexible, no hidden fees.

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled grindelwald canyon swing price activity. Entrance fees to the Glacier Canyon are separate and governed by individual site policies.

Where to stay

Hotels & districts near the attraction

Hand-picked options within walking distance — pick a district for vibe, or a specific hotel for convenience.

Grindelwald Center

15 min bus
Boutique

District with various high-end alpine hotels.

About

The place, in context

The gorge below Grindelwald was carved by ice that no longer exists. The Lower Grindelwald Glacier once filled this valley to the rim; its retreat since the mid-nineteenth century exposed a slot of polished limestone roughly a kilometre long and, in places, barely three metres wide. Victorian travellers came to see the ice tongue itself. They found instead a corridor of rock, and the Gletscherschlucht became a paying attraction in 1875, when the first timber galleries were bolted to the walls. Those galleries have been rebuilt many times. The current walkway system — steel-framed, cantilevered, threaded through short tunnels blasted into the rock — carries visitors above the Lütschine as it drops through the narrows. Water is the whole architecture here. It undercut the marble-veined limestone, opened potholes the size of bathtubs, and left the walls with the grey-green sheen that photographs poorly and impresses in person. In high summer the meltwater is loud enough that conversation happens in raised voices. The interest in grindelwald canyon swing price reflects a second life for the site: since the 2000s the gorge has doubled as a platform for rope-based adventure sport, and grindelwald canyon swing price tours now sit alongside the older tradition of simply walking through. Context matters for why the place endures. Grindelwald sits beneath the Eiger north face, and its economy has run on spectacle since the Belle Époque. The gorge was always the accessible counterpart to the mountain — something a family could see in ninety minutes without ropes or guides. That role has not changed. What has changed is the glacier, which has withdrawn several kilometres up the valley and is now invisible from the entrance, a fact the site's own signage treats plainly rather than sentimentally. The gorge is, in effect, a monument to absence. Architecturally, the most striking modern addition is the spider web — a net platform suspended across the chasm, reached from the walkway, designed by Swiss engineers to spread load across anchor points drilled into both walls. It is the visual signature of contemporary grindelwald canyon swing price tickets and marketing imagery. Beyond it, the canyon narrows further, and the walkway ends where the rock does not permit further passage. Entry to the Glacier Canyon costs 21 CHF per adult, with the swing itself booked separately; the walk generally occupies one to two hours. Gletscherschlucht Grindelwald remains open daily from 09:30, closing at 18:00 Monday through Thursday and at weekends, with a later 21:00 close on Fridays. A grindelwald canyon swing price tour is therefore an add-on to a site that stands perfectly well on its own geology, and the canyon deserves that longer look — the potholes, the tunnel sections, the light that reaches the floor for only a few hours each day.

"The gorge is, in effect, a monument to absence."
Your experience

What a tour day looks like

A step-by-step walkthrough of the visit — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.

You reach Gletscherschlucht 1 at the southern edge of Grindelwald, ideally between 09:30 and 12:00, before the afternoon warmth and the coach arrivals. You pass the ticket desk, hand over 21 CHF for adult entry, and step almost immediately into shade. The temperature drops several degrees within twenty metres. The walkway begins level, then starts to hug the wall. You keep your hand on the rail. Below you the Lütschine works through a series of narrow chutes; spray reaches the boards in places, so you watch your footing. You duck through the first short tunnel, emerge into a wider chamber, and pause where the rock closes to a slot barely wide enough for daylight. Photographs here need a steady hand and patience. About halfway along, the spider web platform opens off the main route — a suspended net stretched across the void, and the launch point that gives the grindelwald canyon swing price its meaning. If you have booked the swing separately, this is where you are fitted, checked, and clipped in. If you have not, you stand on the net and watch someone else drop. You continue to the upper end of the gorge, turn, and walk back the way you came. Budget one to two hours in total. You emerge into full sun, ears still adjusting, and the village is a ten-minute walk downhill.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about grindelwald canyon swing price tours

What are the opening hours for the glacier gorge?

The gorge is open daily from 09:30–18:00, with extended hours until 21:00 on Fridays.

Can I book grindelwald canyon swing price tickets separately?

Yes, the grindelwald canyon swing price is a separate activity from the general glacier gorge entrance.

Is the grindelwald canyon swing price inclusive of canyon entry?

Guests booking the grindelwald canyon swing price from Grindelwald often receive free admission to the canyon itself.

What is the age limit for the swing?

The minimum age for the grindelwald canyon swing price is typically 14 years old.

Are there lockers available?

Yes, secure storage is available at the Glacier Canyon base for your belongings.

How do I get to the glacier gorge?

Take bus 122 from Grindelwald village to the Gletscherschlucht stop, which is located directly at the entrance.

Is the spiderweb net safe for children?

Yes, the 170 m² spiderweb is a well-secured highlight suitable for children under supervision.

Can I cancel my grindelwald canyon swing price tour?

Yes, you can receive a full refund for the grindelwald canyon swing price if cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.

What should I wear for the grindelwald canyon swing price experience?

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, non-slip footwear.

Does the grindelwald canyon swing price change based on group size?

Yes, group rates for the grindelwald canyon swing price are available for parties of 10 or more.