Glacier Canyon Grindelwald - (closed in winter)

It took 250 million years for Mother Nature to carve out this incredible canyon!

Sadly the lower glacier no longer exists, but the canyon itself is now thriving as a popular destination for a unique sensory walk through its exposed rock galleries and tunnels. The rushing water cascades freely from the mountains into the Lütschine River below, sometimes causing a sudden rush of wind through the canyon and a rapid temperature flux as rays of light reflect along the steep walls.

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Quick Facts

 1 - 2 hrs
 300m high cliffs
 1 km long
170m² Spiderweb
 Children under 6 FREE!
 Free Parking

From 9 CHF

From 9 CHF

Night Experience

Every Friday until 10pm the walls of the canyon close the the spiderweb will be lit up with impressive alternating lights.

*Private guided trips available on request

Maintaining access to the Glacier Canyon requires ongoing investment. Without these investments it wouldn’t be possible to safely enter inside the canyon.

– At the start of each Spring, we invest CHF 65’000 to clear the canyon walls from loose rocks. Each square meter is checked by local mountain guides hanging off ropes high above the overhanging canyon walls. The process takes several weeks.

– During each year we invest another CHF 40’000 to upgrade the walkway.

Your support helps us open this unique world to the public. Thank you!

Tour details

Adult CHF 19
Children under 16 CHF 10
Children under 6 FREE!
Groups from 10 people CHF 17
School groups form 10 people CHF 9
Private Tours On request
Reduction with local guest card Book and pay on arrival

 

Everyone

Entrance to the Glacier Canyon and Crystal Museum

Warm jacket

1-2 hours recommended

  • The walk through the canyon is 1km long to the end
  • Bring a warm jacket, the air temperature is around 10°C (50°F)
  • There is free parking for cars and busses at the entrance
  • This excursion is a great addition to the Jungfraujoch visit

OUTDOOR - Glacier Canyon Grindelwald

The Glacier Canyon is closed for the winter break starting from November 20, 2023.
We look forward to welcoming you again in spring 2024!

 

Saturday - Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 10:00 pm Night Experience
Last entry one hour before closing
Reservations are not essential, tickets can be bought at the entrance
Private tours are also available for groups of 10 or more outside of our  regular opening times.

 

April 29th - November 19th (the season is subject to snow conditions, please check this website before your visit)

Gletscherschlucht 1
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland

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How to find us

From Grindelwald village, take bus #122 to Gletscherschlucht. Gletscherschlucht is the end station.

Bus Schedule

From Interlaken (25 minutes)

Follow directions from Interlaken to Grindelwald. At the traffic circle at Rothenegg Garage shortly before you arrive in the village, take the first exit and follow Grundstrasse towards Grindelwald Grund. From Grindelwald Grund drive up the valley along Grundstrasse. After 500m cross the river on Wärgistalstrasse and then immediately left onto D’Linia. Follow the road all the way to the Glacier Canyon. Parking is free.

Directions

From Grindelwald (5 mins)

From the town centre, drive up Dorfstrasse towards Grosse Scheidegg, past the Firstbahn until you reach the church on your right. After the church, turn right down Ribygässli and follow the signs “Gletscherschlucht” for around 1 Kilometer. Parking is free.

Directions

You can walk to the Gletscherschlucht from the town centre in about 30 minutes along several different routes. We recommend to walk down the Endweg, cross the river and follow the Erlenpromenade signs along the Lütschine to the Gletscherschlucht.

 

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