14 Cheap & Free Things To Do In Grindelwald, Switzerland | Switzerland on a Budget

Grindelwald, Switzerland isn’t exactly a cheap destination, so what can you do here on a budget? Today we’re going to show you our top 14 cheap and free things to do in Grindelwald!

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GRINDELWALD GUEST CARD
You can reach all of these sites with buses for FREE using the Grindelwald Guest Card, or by walking.

In case you didn’t know, when you stay in Grindelwald you’ll receive the Grindelwald Guest Card for FREE from your Airbnb or hotel, which covers all the local Grindelwald bus lines and provides a discount on some activities as well.

But — this is really important — it does not fully cover any of the cable cars or trains, although it may give a small discount!

GRINDELWALD VIEWS
Get your camera ready! One of the biggest reasons to visit Grindelwald, Switzerland is to see the views! From the village, you can see:
-the Eiger (a famous peak that’s popular for mountain climbers)
-the Eiger Express cable car (which goes to Eigergletscher on the way to Jungfraujoch)
-Männlichen (one of our favorite places for panoramic views)
-the Wetterhorn (the peak you spy at the end of the village)
-Grindelwald First (Top of Adventure)

GRINDELWALD FOOD
Swiss cheese, farm fresh sausage, homemade cakes, top-notch coffee, Swiss chocolate, locally-brewed beer — you can find all of that in Grindelwald! We take you along to a few of our favorite spots in town for some affordable (and local) food and drinks.

THINGS TO DO IN GRINDELWALD
Beyond the views and food, this Swiss destination offers hiking, adventures, history, culture, and so much more! Although this is only a short list of 14 cheap and free things to do in Grindelwald, we include 3-days worth of activities in our 3-Day Guide to Grindelwald!

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16 MORE things to do in Grindelwald

Männlichen, the best place for panoramic views near Grindelwald!

Grindelwald Pfingstegg, fun for the whole family!

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[sconet]

We were at Grindelwald two weeks ago. We were there for eight nights. I wish I have tried you guys' cafe recommendations. Well... Grindelwald is a lovely destination. It's a great base for our adventures in the higher mountains. We picked it after watching you guy's video on where to stay at the Interlaken region. We'll be back! Thanks guys!

[xboxgameplays]

hi we have a upcoming trip, can you drop the name of the places outside the village show in the video. thank you

[ilyaaspro]

Do i have time or will it be rushing if i go Grindelwald First and pfingstegg afterwards in a day.

[damaged]

We are actually here in Grindelwald right now! Planned the trip with heavy reliance on your awesome videos.

The activities up at Pfingstegg was awesome fun and while not mentioned on this video, we walked the 30mins to the Glacier Canyon which was well worth the entry price. The hike out to Bachalpsee is also a must do for anyone heading up to First. It’s magical.

In short, I cant thank you guys enough for your videos. This place is simply breathtaking. It is a dream come true for us having come all the way from Australia. 🦘🇦🇺✌🏼

[michellefang]

I was searching inexpensive places to stay in Grinderward and saw your wonderful video. Any recommendations for hotels or apartments? TIA

[Di-tyst]

Grindelwald is amazing, and so so beautiful. I'm really missing those views ❤️

[Ghostofthesacredjellybean]

Questions 🤚🏼 . Is it safe to wander around the paths in Switzerland for a solo traveler. Also what should we do about ticks and other critters when on a hike or on a picnic.

[robertrogers]

Hello from Pennsylvania
Our family will be in Grindelwald in two weeks. I watched most of your videos and very informative. I'm definitely taking the family to lake Oeschinen. You folks take care and maybe I'll see ya at the eiger bean for coffee, your buying !!! 😁

[junaidzaka]

I think I saw Jana from the train at wilderswill station heading to grindlewald at 9:40 today ( 13/07/2024). Would have liked to say hello!! Thanks for all the guidance through your channel!

[MrGreatplum]

Great video about one of my favourite places on earth. I’m desperate to find a farm fridge next time we are there. My kids loved Pffinstegg and the play area when we last went and we have lots of photos from the viewpoint with the family :)

A top tip is the crazy golf as well for families (and the outside pool as well with an epic slide!)

Can I be pedantic - the “cathedral” that you mention is actually an “evangelical reformed church” and is a Protestant church. As far as I can work out, these churches have a “Presbyterian-synodal” government which means that they don’t have bishops (unlike catholic or Anglican/episcopal churches for instance) and therefore don’t have cathedrals (which are seats of bishops.)
It’s a beautiful church though, although its main door that automatically opens when you walked past it freaked me out a bit!

[nehasamant]

OMG....we did saw you guys shoot in the Qraftwerk bakery when we were visiting Grindelwald in late May.

[NewCastleIndiana]

Another great video. I wrapped up my trip to that area yesterday. Went to Zermatt first. Couldn’t believe how cold I was in the glacier at the Matterhorn glacier Paradise.

Surprisingly bumped into a woman that I spoke with on my flight to Geneva in the chocolate shop in town.

But being a car guy who likes to drive, yesterday, I drove through as many mountain passes as I could.

Susten Pass
Furka Pass
Grimsel Pass
Glaubenberg Pass

The motorcycle riders are crazy death defying people. But I had amazing weather and terrific views.

Thanks for encouraging the interest in Switzerland, which I would’ve never had.

[andresvega]

Thank you for this! We will be saving this for very near future visit to Switzerland!

[logj]

super useful Alpins.thanks for including the prices which will help travellers to budget.

[Huey-dn]

This video is so helpful! Please consider making more videos like this for other locations too such as Interlaken, thank you very much.

[jimandrews]

Just got back from Grindelwald, two of the recommended cafes were closed on holiday, but we did do some hiking and enjoyed others things through the guides and videos we watched, had a great time.

[milespalero]

This video is so helpful for my upcoming trip. Thank you guys!!!

[WannafeelFamily]

Amazing. Place thank you for sharing this information ❤❤

[backpacker]

Thanks for the informative videos on Grindelwald! I would be there this coming mid- November. Any meet the fans sessions available 🤣

[jflafond]

Another great video, thanks !
I was exactly thinking that Pfinstegg might end up being a better choice than First for us since we will have only a single day in Grindelwald and I would hate wasting hours in line. Our other activity for that day will be the Mannlichen plus maybe the canyon but with 3 kids everything takes forever so probably won't happen 😂

Thanks again and man I would love to stumble upon you guys filming !!! 😂