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«Crash Landing on You» Filming Locations in Switzerland: Every Spot in the Bernese Oberland with Directions, Iseltwald Fee and Best Time

Ramon Stüdeli
By , who lives in Grindelwald and Lucerne

Quick answer: According to the Jungfrau Railways, the South Korean series «Crash Landing on You» was filmed on the Jungfraujoch, at Grindelwald-First, at Kleine Scheidegg and at Eigergletscher. According to the Jungfrau Zeitung, the jetty in Iseltwald, a boat on Lake Brienz, the Grandhotel Giessbach, the Sigriswil Panorama Bridge and the Victoria-Jungfrau hotel in Interlaken were also used.

Key facts at a glance

All filming locations in the Bernese Oberland

LocationAreaHow to get thereCostTip
JungfraujochJungfrau Regionfrom Grindelwald Terminal by Eiger Express and Jungfrau Railway, about 45 minCHF 249.20 return from Grindelwald incl. reservation, from CHF 129.60 with Half Fare Cardonly on a clear day
EigergletscherJungfrau RegionEiger Express from Grindelwald Terminal, 15 minpart of the Jungfraujoch ticketchange here to the Jungfrau Railway
Kleine ScheideggJungfrau RegionWengernalp Railway from Grindelwald or Wengenfrom CHF 40.60on the way back from the Jungfraujoch
Grindelwald-First and SchreckfeldJungfrau RegionFirst gondola from Grindelwald, 25 min to First, Schreckfeld is the station beforefrom CHF 38 with Half Fare CardFirst gondola closed for maintenance until 27.11.2026
Iseltwald jettyLake Brienzfrom Interlaken Ost by boat in about 45 min (April to October) or by PostBusCHF 5 at the turnstileearly in the morning
Boat on Lake BrienzLake Brienzfrom Interlaken Ostboat ticketApril to October
Grandhotel GiessbachLake Brienzboat to Giessbach See, then 5 min by funicularfunicular ticket per giessbach.chfunicular in 2026 from 03.04. to 06.12.
Sigriswil Panorama BridgeLake Thunbus from Thun or Gunten to Sigriswil, timetable on sbb.chCHF 8, children freeopen all year
Victoria-Jungfrau hotelInterlakenin the center of Interlaken–on good days, paragliders land opposite

Sources: jungfrau.ch (filming locations, prices), Jungfrau Zeitung of 09.09.2020, blue News (July 2025), freizeit.ch (June 2026), giessbach.ch (funicular flyer 2026), interlaken.swiss and sbb.ch (boat), switzerlanding.com (directions to Sigriswil and Iseltwald). Prices as of October/November 2026.

Day 1: the mountain locations from Grindelwald

  1. Eiger Express: 15 minutes from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher, change there to the Jungfrau Railway.
  2. Jungfraujoch: Plan about 2 hours at the top. In clouds the day is less worthwhile, so check the webcams. Tickets and routes on Jungfraujoch: tickets and prices.
  3. Kleine Scheidegg: Ride the Jungfrau Railway down to Kleine Scheidegg and continue by Wengernalp Railway to Grindelwald. That way you see both sides. Tips on Kleine Scheidegg and Männlichen.
  4. First and Schreckfeld: Next morning or in the afternoon, take the First gondola up. Schreckfeld is the station before First. Prices on Grindelwald-First: tickets and prices.

In good weather, paragliders take off at First. If you want to fly yourself, see the tandem flight from First, and for a thrill on the zip line there is First Flyer & Cliff Walk.

Day 2: the locations on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun

  1. Iseltwald: Early in the morning by PostBus or later by boat from Interlaken Ost. According to swissinfo.ch, PostBus used larger vehicles in peak season, and coaches may only enter the village with advance booking (2023).
  2. Giessbach: Continue by boat to Giessbach See and ride the 1879 funicular up to the Grandhotel. According to giessbach.ch, it was the world's first funicular for tourists.
  3. Sigriswil: Via Interlaken and Thun, or by boat to Gunten and up by bus. According to freizeit.ch, the bridge is open all year.
  4. Interlaken: In the evening, walk past the Victoria-Jungfrau hotel. More ideas on Things to do in Interlaken.

More on Brienz, Iseltwald and the Giessbach Falls on Things to do in Brienz and Iseltwald.

Iseltwald: jetty rules and fee

QuestionAnswer
Is there an entry fee?yes, CHF 5 per entry
Since when?since spring 2023
How do I pay?by card at the turnstile
How many people per ticket?normally one person passes the turnstile
What is the money for?upkeep of the site, cleaning of the toilets and extra staff
How many visitors?almost 50,000 entries in 2024, revenue about CHF 244,000

Sources: blue News (July 2025), Jungfrau Zeitung (16.07.2023), swissinfo.ch (16.05.2023). According to swissinfo.ch, Iseltwald has just over 400 residents. Be considerate of the people who live there, and wait patiently for your turn.

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Best time for the filming locations

TimeGood forWatch out
May to Octoberall locations, boat on Lake BrienzJungfraujoch seat reservation mandatory from 1 May to 31 October
November to AprilJungfraujoch, Eigergletscher, Kleine Scheidegg, Sigriswilboat and Giessbach funicular with little or no service
early morningIseltwald, Sigriswiltake the PostBus instead of the boat
a clear dayJungfraujoch, First, Kleine Scheideggcheck the webcams in the morning

Sources: jungfrau.ch, giessbach.ch, interlaken.swiss, freizeit.ch. The time windows are our recommendation.

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FAQ

Where was «Crash Landing on You» filmed in Switzerland?

According to the Jungfrau Railways, on the Jungfraujoch, at Grindelwald-First, at Kleine Scheidegg and at Eigergletscher. According to the Jungfrau Zeitung, also in Iseltwald, on Lake Brienz, at the Grandhotel Giessbach, on the Sigriswil Panorama Bridge and at the Victoria-Jungfrau in Interlaken. Lungern and Zurich were used too.

How much is the Iseltwald jetty?

CHF 5 per entry, paid by card at the turnstile. The fee has been in place since spring 2023 (blue News, July 2025).

How do I get from Interlaken to Iseltwald?

By boat from Interlaken Ost in about 45 minutes (April to October) or by PostBus. The current timetable is on sbb.ch.

Where is the suspension bridge from the series?

It is the Sigriswil Panorama Bridge above Lake Thun, 340 m long over the 182 m deep Gummischlucht gorge. Adults from 16 pay CHF 8 according to freizeit.ch, children are free.

Can I visit all filming locations in one day?

That is very tight. The Jungfraujoch, Kleine Scheidegg and First fill one day, Iseltwald, Giessbach and Sigriswil a second.

When is the best time for Iseltwald?

Early in the morning, before tour groups arrive. The boat mainly runs from April to October.

Do I need a car for the filming locations?

No. You reach all of them by train, gondola, boat and bus. A Swiss Travel Pass or Jungfrau Travel Pass saves money on many routes, details on Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass or Half Fare Card.

Can I reach Kleine Scheidegg in winter?

Yes. According to jungfrau.ch, the railway runs to Kleine Scheidegg from 21.11.2026 in winter 2026/27.

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is the owner of Grindelwald Experiences. He lives in Grindelwald and Lucerne, brings broad experience from tourism and other industries and has traveled to more than 60 countries.

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