First Switzerland Activities & Gondola Prices 2026 Guide

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Lake Bachalpsee, First

Glider / Flyer / Mountain Cart / Trottibike

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When you think of Switzerland, you think of Grindelwald,

And when you think of Grindelwald, you think of First!

First, accessible by gondola from Grindelwald,

is a place where you can enjoy both hiking and thrilling activities amidst nature.

It's renowned as a must-visit destination in Grindelwald, Switzerland.

First Activities

✅ First Flyer

✅ First Glider

✅ Mountain Cart

✅ Trottibike

First

To ascend to First,

you'll need to go to the First Gondola station located in Grindelwald.

Grindelwald, Firstbahn

How to get to Grindelwald, Firstbahn

15-minute walk from Grindelwald Station Bus: Routes 121 / 122 / 123 → Free with a Swiss Travel Pass or Jungfrau VIP Pass

First Gondola Prices

The price for the gondola ride up to First

varies depending on which Swiss pass you hold.

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✔ Standard round-trip gondola ticket: CHF 76

✔ With a Swiss Travel Pass: 50% discount, CHF 38

✔ Jungfrau Pass: Free

* You can purchase discounted tickets on the Dongshin Travel website, so preparing in advance can help you save money!

For the activities, you purchase tickets separately at the boarding locations.

If there's an activity you really want to try,

I recommend doing it first!

Preparing for Your Switzerland Trip: The Swiss Travel Pass

In Switzerland, where most travel is by train,

the best way to truly save on travel expenses is with the

Swiss Travel Pass

Swiss Travel Pass

While the Jungfrau VIP Pass needs to be purchased on-site at places like the East or West stations,

the Swiss Travel Pass can be purchased online in advance!

If you book it ahead of time, you can conveniently use it with just a QR code. Don't forget to check for events or discount codes too! :)

Swiss Travel Pass Adult / 4-day Consecutive / 2nd Class Standard
MyRealTrip	~$365	Book Now3ha.in
Klook	~$367	Book Now3ha.in
KKDAY	~$366	Book Now3ha.in
▪️MyRealTrip June First-Come-First-Served Coupon 25fragra ☞ Purchase over ~$75 and get a ~$2 discount ▪️KKDAY Coupon EU25JUN5000 ☞ Purchase over ~$150 and get a ~$4 discount

Types of First Activities

When I visited 8 years ago, there was only the First Flyer,

but now the First Glider has been added, bringing the total to four exciting activities!

You can enjoy exhilarating aerial activities here,

and while they pass in a flash, the Swiss scenery you see while flying through the sky

is truly, truly magnificent *.* !!

First Activities: Types and Prices
​	Price Adult / Child	VIP Pass Discount Summer / Autumn
First Flyer	CHF 31/ 24	30% / Free
First Glider
Mountain Cart	CHF 21 / 17
Trottibike
▪️ Jungfrau VIP Pass ☞ Gondola ride is free ☞ Activities are discounted in summer, free in winter ▪️All activities are first-come, first-served on-site / No reservations possible ▪️Popular activities like the First Flyer and First Glider sell out quickly ▪️Winter season - Mountain Cart, Trottibike not operating

Jungfraubahnen Infoscreen Waiting Times

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Through the link above,

you can check the real-time waiting times for activities,

so be sure to check in advance and adjust your activity schedule!

First Activity Categories

Learn more about Dongshin Tour

Activity	Start Station	End Station
Flyer	First	Schreckfeld
Glider	Schreckfeld (Round Trip)
Mountain Cart (Approx. 30 min)	Schreckfeld	Bort
Trottibike (30 min - 1 hour)	Bort	Grindelwald

For segments where you don't want to do an activity,

you can simply take the gondola down,

and at the station where you want to do an activity,

you can get off and enjoy it

In my case, since I only rode the Trottibike,

✔ First - Bort: Gondola

✔ Bort - Grindelwald: Trottibike

This is how I did it

If you do all the activities,

you can come all the way down the First-Grindelwald section

entirely with activities, without needing the gondola!

Learn More About Activities

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Dongshin Tour - Jungfrau Railways Korean General Agent

Trekking to Bachalpsee Lake

From First to Bachalpsee Lake,

it takes about 1 hour on foot.

As you walk to the lake, you'll see

the magnificent Alps, and as you admire them,

you can take in the serene and clear lake with your own eyes *,*

💡Hiking Essentials

1. Comfortable Shoes

2. Water or Snacks

When the wind is calm, you can witness

the reflection of the Alpine peaks on Bachalpsee Lake,

which is truly a spectacular sight...

The first time I went alone, I saw a faint reflection,

and in 2023, I couldn't see it due to the wind,

but the scenery itself was already healing

Grindelwald Activities

When you think of Swiss activities, does anything come to mind?

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is

paragliding - !

It's often featured in entertainment shows,

and when you travel in Switzerland, you'll really see many people paragliding.

Rather than in Grindelwald,

paragliding is often done in Interlaken,

so after visiting Grindelwald First,

I recommend scheduling paragliding in the afternoon-

* Paragliding departure times vary,

so feel free to adjust your schedule.

MyRealTrip	~$210	Book Now3ha.in
Klook	~$235	Book Now (5-star rating)3ha.in
KKDAY	~$246	Book Now3ha.in
* Many Swiss operators only communicate in English! It's recommended to prepare in advance as schedules may need to change due to weather.

▪️MyRealTrip June First-Come, First-Served Coupon 25fragra

☞ When purchasing over ~$75, ~$2 discount

▪️KKDAY Coupon EU25JUN5000

☞ When purchasing over ~$150, ~$4 discount

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Now, for MyRealTrip, there was one review that caught my eye – it had a 3-star rating.

It turns out the reviewer needed to change their schedule because of bad weather, and they gave 3 stars because communication was a bit tough!

But here's the kicker: they weren't actually unhappy with the paragliding experience itself,

and the other reviews were glowing, so I'd personally recommend it! *.*

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Switzerland, with its incredibly beautiful, majestic nature,

is truly a feast for the eyes, so captivating you'll want to visit again and again!

From incredible hikes where you can gaze upon Jungfraujoch,

to a diverse range of exciting activities,

First is an absolute must-visit! *.*

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