First Gondola Cable Car
Firstbahn – enjoy a trip in the six-seater Gondola Cable Car
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The centrepiece of the Firstbahn is the six-seater Gondola Cable Car, which runs from Grindelwald via Bort and Schreckfeld to First. The gondola trip takes around 25 minutes. While you float through the air in the gondola, an enchanting panorama opens up before you.
Take the gondola towards First, in the heart of the Bernese Alps. On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you’re guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape. Sit back and enjoy the ride, but the journey ends all too soon. Once at the top, Berghaus First awaits with its culinary delights and a terrace with views of the upper Grindelwald glacier, the Wetterhorn, the Schreckhorn, the Kleine Scheidegg, the Männlichen and Grindelwald. The Firstbahn runs daily from the end of November to the end of October. Details of the operating times can be found in the general information on the Firstbahn.
Take the gondola towards First, in the heart of the Bernese Alps. On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you’re guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape. Sit back and enjoy the ride, but the journey ends all too soon. Once at the top, Berghaus First awaits with its culinary delights and a terrace with views of the upper Grindelwald glacier, the Wetterhorn, the Schreckhorn, the Kleine Scheidegg, the Männlichen and Grindelwald. The Firstbahn runs daily from the end of November to the end of October. Details of the operating times can be found in the general information on the Firstbahn.
Your highlights at a glance
- Short 25-minute ride from Grindelwald to First
- Stunning panoramic mountain view
- Make your way to the cable car station by train or car
- Adventure activities
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Inform yourself in advance about the railway’s operating hours
- Plan your arrival
- Check the timetable and connections in advance
- Bring appropriate equipment and clothing for your activity
Good to know
Openings
Please note the current timetable on www.jungfrau.ch/fahrplan
Maintenance (closed) 27.10. – 12.12.11.2025
Maintenance (closed) 27.10. – 12.12.11.2025
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
Pet allowed
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Children's Playground (outdoors)
Toilet
Baby Change
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
Payment methods
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Debit Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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License (master data)
Interlaken Tourismus
Reviews
- AcinetoApril 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Winter wonderlandI came to Grindelwald First to snowboard. It is part of the Jungfrau Ski pass, to access all the lifts. You access it through the First Bahn in Grindelwald. The gondola from the First Bahn takes you all the way to the top area which has access to the First Cliff Walk. There wasn't full coverage of snow and it had patchy coverage just above Bort. It would have been nice to be able to ride all the way to the bottom. The Oberjoch Lift is only accessible from the First gondola station. You are able to ride down to Schreckfeld but need to get back onto the gondola to get back to the top of the First Station. The Oberjoch area is a bit higher and contains the park area. There are a few lifts (Shilt and Grindel) as well as T Bars (Bargelegg and Hohwald) around the Schreckfeld area. The snow was generally quite nice. It was also fairly sloped so it was easy to get around. There were some areas which were flatter and harder to ride on a snowboard, particularly the path between Schreckfeld and Bort. There are three areas you can ride down to get to a bus stop to take you back to First Bahn; Oberer Gletscher, Stahlisboden and Muhlebach. The buses were free to use. Although I came to snowboard, I did spend some time looking around and enjoying the sights. The Flyer did look interesting but i didn't have time to try it.More - moleBathFebruary 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Lovely ski areaA great ski area for Intermediate skiers.The first cable car is an elderly 4 seater and can get crowded at peak times. The area is particularly good on a sunny day . Top Tip: Go early to avoid the cable car queue and best on Mon-Fri when less crods at the first (no pun) cable carMore
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