Grindelwald First Flyer | First Glider Grindelwald | Switzerland 4K
On this episode i would like to share my experiences and things to know about Grindelwald First Flyer and First Glider Grindelwald at Swiss Alp’s in Switzerland. Experience the thrill of the First Flieger in Grindelwald, Switzerland! Soar over the stunning winter landscape in this 4K video. Don't miss out on this exhilarating zipline adventure! Book your ride on the First Glider in Grindelwald today and see the Swiss Alps like never before.
00:24 How to get there?
From Interlaken Station it takes 35 minutes to Grindelwald by train. First is located at the top of the mountain and can best be reached by cable car gondola from station in the center of the village. The scenic gondola ride from Grindelwald to First takes 25 minutes and the views along the way are simply phenomenal. Along the journey you can see natural beauties from the top. For glider you need to stop at the Schreckfeld.
01:10 What is Grindelwald First Flyer?
Zipline is a cable or rope stretched between two points of different heights, down which a person slides for amusement by means of a suspended harness, pulley or handle. At the Grindelwald First Flieger, adventure seekers race at speeds of up to 84 kilometers speed down an 800 metre-long cable from First to the Schreckfeld intermediate station. Sitting in the security of a harness and brought to a halt by a spring at the bottom, up to 4 people can enjoy the gigantic Tyrolienne simultaneously.
02:11 What is First Glider Grindelwald?
Glider is normally an unpowered aircraft can use naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to gain altitude. At the First Glider, four passengers float through the mountain landscape and enjoy a panoramic view at high speeds. To begin with, the First Glider is pulled backwards from Schreckfeld towards First at 72 km/h. Then passengers glide from top to down 800-metre-long flight route at up to 83 km/h speed.
03:04 What makes it fun?
Both Grindelwald zipline flyer and glider activities are full of adrenaline. Its funny to fly from one station to another with group of friends. When you reach to top speed, there are some loudly screams makes it much more funny. First flyer is typical zipline but glider makes you feel like a bird.
04:06 What should be careful about?
It will be safer people with an extreme fear of heights , epilepsy or a history of panic attacks not participate to flyer or glider activities. During your flight, if you have any serious attack and try to escape your harness, you can have serious injuries. But Grindelwald First Zipline Flyer and Glider are extremely safe and professional to complete your flight with full of fun.
05:06 When is the best time to visit?
Both activity are possible to enjoy all seasons. You have to check online for operating dates while you are planning your trip. At the summertime, there can be huge waiting queue and you may feel annoyed waiting to participate the activity. But Grindelwald winter is much more quiet. Both season have different ambience of natural beauties.
06:07 Why its adventurous?
Grindelwald First Switzerland is completely adventurous location to enjoy your day with full of activities. The adventure starts with the gondola journey at the skies from Grindelwald to the 2100's elevation of the First. While you are gliding one destination to another, you feel the freedom of fly inside of your body with the ambience of huge mountains and nature.
07:07 What to eat and buy there?
There are many restaurants around the Grindelwald First. The only and main restaurant at the top and some others are located at the Schreckfeld and Bort which are couple of minutes by gondola journey.
07:45 What else to visit around?
There are many activities around the First, Schreckfeld and Bort. The mountain cart is three kilometre long natural road track from Schreckfeld to Bort by sledging on wheels to down. There are mountain bikes and e-bikes to hike picturesque Lake Bachalpsee. Trotti bike Scooters are bikes without seat which is another popular activity at the Bort. In the winter time, skiing and snowboarding are highly demanded activities. First Cliff Walk by Tissot is one of the most scary activity to walk along the high cliffs. And sure trekking and hiking are amazing activities to feel nature inside of you and to watch some beautiful wild life animals.
09:11 Is it worth visiting?
If you like to have a day with full of adrenaline and enjoy the Swiss Alp’s while gliding from top to down by First Flyer and Glider, sure its worth visiting Grindelwald First. There are so much activities to enjoy your day with your family and kids. But please keep following operating seasons and hours online while organizing your trip.
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