How Much Does Grindelwald Cost? Daily Budget 2026/27 in Three Levels with Real CHF Prices

By Ramon Stüdeli, who lives in Grindelwald and LucerneLast updated: 1 November 2026

Quick answer: Without accommodation and travel to Grindelwald, a day costs about CHF 56 on a budget, about CHF 186 mid-range and about CHF 333 for comfort per adult. Budget means: First gondola with the Half Fare Card from CHF 38 and a picnic from Coop. Mid-range means: Jungfraujoch with the Half Fare Card from CHF 129.60 and two meals in restaurants. Comfort means: Jungfraujoch without discount for CHF 249.20 and dinner at a hotel restaurant. Add the visitor tax of CHF 4.20 per night and your accommodation. All prices with sources, as of October/November 2026. Summer 2027 prices are not published yet for several lifts.

Key facts at a glance

Biggest cost: the mountain lifts. The Jungfraujoch costs CHF 249.20 return from Grindelwald Terminal, from CHF 129.60 with the Half Fare Card (as of October 2026).
The Half Fare Card almost always pays off: The Swiss Half Fare Card for visitors from abroad costs CHF 150 for 1 month (myswitzerland.com). On the Jungfraujoch alone, it saves you CHF 119.60.
Food: A picnic of bread, cheese and water costs CHF 7.15 at Coop online. A Röstizza at the Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant costs CHF 24.50.
Visitor tax: CHF 4.20 per person and night, CHF 3.20 in mountain hotels (Grindelwald municipality). In return you get the guest card with free local buses on lines 121, 122 and 123.
Accommodation: On 01.11.2026, myswitzerland.com listed double rooms in Grindelwald from about CHF 228 per night. Prices change with the dates.
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.9194 CHF according to the European Central Bank on 30.10.2026.

Budget per day in three levels

Item	Budget	Mid-range	Comfort
Mountain lift	First gondola with Half Fare Card from CHF 38	Jungfraujoch with Half Fare Card from CHF 129.60	Jungfraujoch without discount CHF 249.20
Lunch	picnic from Coop CHF 7.15	Röstizza at a mountain restaurant CHF 24.50	burger at a mountain restaurant CHF 28.20
Drinks	coffee at a mountain restaurant CHF 5	coffee CHF 5	coffee CHF 5 and beer 5 dl CHF 6.60
Dinner	self-catered, for example spaghetti 1 kg CHF 1.20	Rösti Bernese Oberland style CHF 22.50	Wiener schnitzel CHF 39.50
Visitor tax	CHF 4.20	CHF 4.20	CHF 4.20
Total per day	about CHF 56	about CHF 186	about CHF 333

How we calculated: budget 38 + 7.15 + 5 + 1.20 + 4.20 = CHF 55.55. Mid-range 129.60 + 24.50 + 5 + 22.50 + 4.20 = CHF 185.80. Comfort 249.20 + 28.20 + 5 + 6.60 + 39.50 + 4.20 = CHF 332.70. Without accommodation, travel and Half Fare Card. Sources: jungfrau.ch, myswitzerland.com, coop.ch, Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant menu by the Jungfrau Railways, Hotel Kreuz & Post Grindelwald menu, Grindelwald municipality. Prices retrieved on 01.11.2026.

What the mountain lifts cost

Ticket	Without discount	With Half Fare Card	As of
Jungfraujoch return from Grindelwald Terminal	CHF 249.20 incl. seat reservation	from CHF 129.60	October 2026, valid 31.10.–8.11. and 21.11.–12.12.2026
First gondola	about twice as much	from CHF 38	October 2026
First Adventure Package, 1 activity	CHF 90–94	CHF 60–62	12.04.–24.10.2027
Winter Hiking and Sledding Pass, 1 day	CHF 61, peak dates CHF 64	–	21.11.2026–25.04.2027
Jungfrau Ski Region ski pass, 1 day	CHF 79, peak dates CHF 83	–	season 2026/27
Jungfrau Travel Pass, 3 days	CHF 210	CHF 165	valid until 12.12.2026
Glacier Canyon	CHF 21	–	per outdoor.ch

Sources: jungfrau.ch, myswitzerland.com, swissrailways.com, outdoor.ch. Summer 2027 prices for the Jungfraujoch and Jungfrau Travel Pass prices from 13.12.2026 are not published yet. All passes compared on Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass or Half Fare Card.

Food and groceries: real prices

Product or dish	Price	Where
Prix Garantie brown sliced bread, 500 g	CHF 1.20	Coop online
Prix Garantie cheese slices, 400 g	CHF 4.45	Coop online
Prix Garantie mineral water, 6 × 1.5 l	CHF 1.50	Coop online
Prix Garantie spaghetti, 1 kg	CHF 1.20	Coop online
coffee or espresso	CHF 5	Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant
Grindelwald potato soup	CHF 9.60 small, CHF 12.10 regular	Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant
Röstizza	CHF 24.50	Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant
kids' menu up to 12 years	CHF 16	Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant
Bachalp rösti with fried egg	CHF 16.50	Berggasthaus First
draft beer, 0.5 l	CHF 5.80	Berggasthaus First
Rösti Bernese Oberland style	CHF 22.50	Hotel Kreuz & Post, Grindelwald
Wiener schnitzel with vegetables and fries	CHF 39.50	Hotel Kreuz & Post, Grindelwald

Sources: coop.ch (online prices, in-store prices may differ), Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant menu by the Jungfrau Railways, Berggasthaus First and Hotel Kreuz & Post menus on lunchgate.ch, retrieved on 01.11.2026. The menus do not state a validity date. According to coop.ch, there are three Coop stores in Grindelwald, one of them at Grindelwald Terminal.

Exchange rates: what this is in your currency

Currency	CHF 100	Budget (CHF 55.55)	Mid-range (CHF 185.80)	Comfort (CHF 332.70)
Euro	EUR 108.77	EUR 60	EUR 202	EUR 362
US dollar	USD 121.51	USD 68	USD 226	USD 404
British pound	GBP 90.69	GBP 50	GBP 169	GBP 302
Indian rupee	INR 11,538	INR 6,410	INR 21,438	INR 38,388
Korean won	KRW 162,254	KRW 90,132	KRW 301,467	KRW 539,818
Japanese yen	JPY 19,108	JPY 10,615	JPY 35,503	JPY 63,573
Chinese yuan	CNY 808.42	CNY 449	CNY 1,502	CNY 2,690
Hong Kong dollar	HKD 953.36	HKD 530	HKD 1,771	HKD 3,172
Brazilian real	BRL 660.13	BRL 367	BRL 1,227	BRL 2,196
Mexican peso	MXN 2,297.55	MXN 1,276	MXN 4,269	MXN 7,644

Calculated with the European Central Bank reference rates of 30.10.2026 (1 EUR = 0.9194 CHF). Your bank or card uses its own rates and fees.

Is the Half Fare Card worth it?

Calculation	Without Half Fare Card	With Swiss Half Fare Card
Swiss Half Fare Card, 1 month	–	CHF 150
Jungfraujoch return from Grindelwald Terminal	CHF 249.20	CHF 129.60
First gondola	about CHF 76	from CHF 38
Total for these two lifts	about CHF 325	CHF 317.60

With just the Jungfraujoch and First, the Half Fare Card is already cheaper, and you also get up to 50% off travel and trains. Source: myswitzerland.com, jungfrau.ch, as of October 2026. If you live in Switzerland, buy the SBB Half Fare travelcard.

How to save money in Grindelwald

Picnic instead of a mountain restaurant: Bread, cheese and water cost CHF 7.15 together at Coop.
Use the guest card: local buses 121, 122 and 123 free, discounts on the indoor pool and ice skating, details on Grindelwald on a rainy day.
Jungfraujoch in winter: Winter prices apply until 30.04., see Jungfraujoch: tickets and prices.
Hike without lifts: Many trails in the valley cost nothing. In winter, the pass from CHF 61 covers the lifts, see Winter hiking in Grindelwald.
One expensive day instead of three mid-range ones: Plan one clear day for the Jungfraujoch and the other days on First, Männlichen and in the valley.

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FAQ

How much does a day in Grindelwald cost?

Without accommodation, about CHF 56 on a budget, about CHF 186 mid-range and about CHF 333 for comfort per adult (as of October/November 2026). The biggest cost is the mountain lift.

Is Grindelwald expensive?

Yes, especially the mountain lifts and restaurants. A main course at a mountain restaurant costs around CHF 25, a picnic from Coop CHF 7.15. With the Half Fare Card, you pay half on most lifts.

How much does food cost in Grindelwald?

At the Kleine Scheidegg mountain restaurant, a Röstizza costs CHF 24.50 and a coffee CHF 5, at Hotel Kreuz & Post a Rösti Bernese Oberland style costs CHF 22.50. At Coop, bread costs CHF 1.20 and cheese slices CHF 4.45.

Is there a supermarket in Grindelwald?

Yes. According to coop.ch, there are three Coop stores in Grindelwald, including one at Grindelwald Terminal.

How much is the visitor tax in Grindelwald?

CHF 4.20 per person and night, CHF 3.20 in mountain hotels (Grindelwald municipality ordinance, valid from 01.01.2024). With the guest card, local buses are free.

How much does the Jungfraujoch cost?

CHF 249.20 return from Grindelwald Terminal including seat reservation, from CHF 129.60 with the Half Fare Card (as of October 2026). Summer 2027 prices are not published yet.

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Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it for Grindelwald?

Only if you take lots of trains across Switzerland. It gives only 25% off the Jungfraujoch from Grindelwald, the Half Fare Card 50%. More on Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass or Half Fare Card.

How much does Grindelwald cost in euros or rupees?

At the ECB rate of 30.10.2026, CHF 100 is about EUR 108.77 or INR 11,538. The mid-range day at CHF 185.80 is about EUR 202 or INR 21,438.

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About the author

Ramon Stüdeli 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.