Canyoning Grimsel

Thrill included
5 - 6 hrs
Person in a yellow helmet and red vest rappelling down a rocky canyon, with two others watching.
Person in wetsuit and helmet jumps into a canyon pool, others wait on rocks; lush, rocky setting.
Person rappelling down a steep rock face in a forested canyon, wearing a helmet and harness.
50m rappel to start
Jumps up to 5m
Spectacular rock formations

Season:

May October

Departure Times

08:1510:1513:45

Key info

Our guides speak German & English
Tour duration: 5.5 hours including transport and preparation
Canyoning at over 1500 meters above sea level: icy water guaranteed
Free drink and small snack after the tour

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone curious enough to try what’s off the script.

The tour begins with a 50-meter abseil. Then, deep pools and breathtaking rock formations await.

Canyoning in the Grimsel Pass starts with a 50-meter rappel followed by natural slides, jumps, and a zip line into the water icy, clear water. The alpine landscape and emerald glacier water make this tour special. It's a tour for anyone looking to face new challenges in stunning nature.

Canyoning Videos

60–90 second highlight clip in 9:16 format featuring the most memorable moments of your tour.

VIDEO

1 person

CHF 39.-
VIDEO

2 people

CHF 69.-
VIDEO

3 people

CHF 89.-
VIDEO

4 people

CHF 109.-

Itinerary

Meeting points
Note: The following itinerary is an example and may differ from the actual tour.
Meeting Point and Preparation
30 mins

The meeting point is directly at the OUTDOOR Base in Interlaken or alternatively you can choose to meet us closer to the canyon at Bus Stop Handegg, Gelmerbahn (meeting an hour after the trip time).

After a brief introduction by your guides, you will be given all the necessary gear and then jump in the shuttle out to the canyon.

Drive to Grimsel Pass
1 hr

The drive past Lake Brienz and through the picturesque Bernese Oberland takes about an hour and leads directly to the foot of the canyon.

Safety Briefing and Entry
15 mins

Upon arrival at the canyon, you change outdoors. There are no changing rooms, but the view makes up for it.  (for those meeting at Handegg, the guides bring this from Interlaken, so it is important that your booking details are accurate to ensure the gear fits).

Once everyone is ready, you jump back in the shuttle for a 2-minute drive to the canyon entry point, where your guides will give you a safety briefing and explain key techniques.

Rapelling, Jumping, Sliding
1.5 hrs

Entry into the canyon begins with a 50-meter rappel, which is unavoidable. After which natural slides, pools, and jumps of up to 5 meters await you. A highlight is the zip line, where you drop directly into the water below.

Return to Interlaken
1 hr

After making your way through the canyon, you arrive back at the starting point. There you get changed and eat a light picnic, including drinks.

Then it's back to Interlaken.

Whats included

Equipment
Shoes
Transport
Free drink and light picnic after the tour
Free photo of the tour
Pick-up and return service from meeting point

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Small backpack
Light jacket or sweater

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

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