Grindelwald Canyon Swing: 90 m Drop, 120 km/h
Grindelwald Canyon Swing Prices & Availability
Real-time availability from GetYourGuide. Reserve now, pay later, cancel free up to 24 hours before. Choose the option with transport from Interlaken (meeting point in Wilderswil) or meet directly at the Glacier Canyon in Grindelwald.
Should you do the Grindelwald canyon swing from Interlaken? If you want maximum adrenaline at a sensible price, yes. For $170 over 2–3 hours, Outdoor Switzerland AG kits you up at the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon (under the Eiger), walks you onto a 90-metre platform, and lets you step into a controlled freefall into the gorge. About 50 metres of pure drop, then a rope catches you and swings you between the canyon walls at 120 km/h. Rated 4.9 across 424 reviews, with a 4.7 value-for-money score that beats every other extreme sport in the region. Weight cap 120 kg; minimum age 14. The video package is an extra 49 CHF on the day.
What You'll Do
- Travel to the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon (transport from Interlaken optional)
- Get fitted into a full harness and safety gear, then walk through the briefing
- Step onto a 90-metre platform above the glacier gorge under the Eiger
- Jump — 50 metres of free fall, then a rope catches you and swings you
- Swing between the canyon walls at 120 km/h above the Lütschine river
Good to Know
- Minimum age 14; not for back, heart issues, wheelchair users, or anyone over 120 kg
- Video package is an extra 49 CHF, paid on site — confirm before you commit
- Bring cash — for tips, food/drink and the optional video pack
- Closed-toe shoes only and weather-appropriate, warm clothing (canyon is cool)
- Pets and large bags aren't allowed at the platform
How the Canyon Swing Actually Works
It's not a bungee — the rope is fixed, not elastic. You free-fall straight down for the first 50 metres, then the rope catches you and converts vertical drop into a horizontal swing between the canyon walls. Here's the cross-section.
Meet & Kit Up
Arrive at the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon (transport from Interlaken optional) and change into a full harness. The guides run a thorough safety briefing — they're who reviewers consistently praise.
Onto the Platform
Walk out 90 m above the gorge under the Eiger. The view down is daunting on purpose. Guides at the edge talk you through and ease the nervous-jumpers; the long-curly-haired one gets specific shout-outs.
Jump & Freefall
Step off — 50 metres of pure freefall. Unlike bungee, there's no elastic — the rope is fixed, so the drop is straight down before anything happens.
Swing & Recover
The rope catches you, converts the drop into a 120 km/h horizontal arc, and you swing through the gorge over the Lütschine. Slow down, get hauled up, and head back for the included after-jump drink.
What's Included in the Canyon Swing
A short, focused list — the jump, the gear, the guides and a drink to settle your hands afterward. Everything else is on you, including the optional video.
Safety Equipment Included
Full harness, helmet and the canyon-swing rig provided on site. All inspected before every jump session by certified instructors.
Certified Instructors Included
Outdoor Switzerland AG guides — the team reviewers consistently name as the best part. Nik, Daniel, Nick and Heath get specific shout-outs across 2025–2026 reviews.
1 Drink After the Jump Included
One drink afterward — a small but real touch when your hands are still shaking. Anything else from the on-site café (food, second drink) is on you.
Transport from Interlaken Optional
Choose the variant with transport (meeting in Wilderswil) or the cheaper variant where you make your own way to the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon — saves around 30 minutes.
Video Package +49 CHF
Filmed on site by the staff. Reviewers ask for clearer pricing communication, so confirm the cost in writing before you jump if you want it.
Food & Tips Pay Yourself
Bring cash — for any food, a tip for your guides if they impress, and the video pack. The café accepts cards but it's good to have backup.
Canyon Swing: Safety & Who Can Jump
A canyon swing is high-thrill, but the engineering is more conservative than bungee. The rope is fixed and the swing path is engineered, so the rig does the dangerous part for you. There are firm limits, though.
Who Can Jump
Weight cap: 120 kg (264 lb)
Set by the harness and rope ratings. There's no way around it — confirm honestly before you book; the on-site team checks before they let you on the platform.
Age 14+
Minimum age 14, with parental consent for under-18s. Not suitable for pregnant travellers, anyone with back or heart problems, or wheelchair users.
Severe fear of heights — skip
The operator is upfront: if you have a severe fear of heights, this isn't the tour to "face it." The platform view down is the hardest part for most jumpers; guides help nervous folks but can't override it.
Weather & What to Wear
Weather-dependent
The swing runs in most conditions, but heavy rain, lightning or high wind can postpone or cancel. The operator reschedules or refunds — book early in your trip for a weather buffer.
Closed-toe shoes, warm clothes
The canyon stays cool even in summer because of the river. Hiking shoes or trainers that lace up. Bring a fleece — you'll wait around between the briefing and your turn.
Outdoor — local Grindelwald team
Outdoor Switzerland AG (also runs the local skydive operation) has been operating the canyon swing for over a decade with a strong safety record. 4.9/424 reviews, 4.9 on guide sub-score.
The "harder than skydive" claim
Several reviewers — including ones who've also done the airplane skydive — say the canyon swing is psychologically harder. Skydiving you can't really see the ground until the canopy opens. The canyon swing you stand on a platform staring down at the gorge for a full minute before you commit. That's the part most jumpers describe as the worst, and the best.
Grindelwald Canyon Swing Photos
How the 2–3 Hours Unfold
- Check-in at GrindelwaldPaperwork and weight check.
- Walk into Glacier CanyonDown the walkways to the platform 90 m above the floor.
- Harness & safety checkDouble-checked by the crew before you step out.
- The dropFree fall, then the pendulum swing up to 120 km/h.
- Photos & walk outCollect the footage; 2–3 hours all in.
More Adventure in the Jungfrau Region
Interlaken Airplane Skydiving
Three times the price, 40× the altitude — 45-second freefall from 4,000 m over the Alps with the same Outdoor Switzerland team.
Interlaken Tandem Paragliding
Less extreme — a 12-20 minute tandem paraglide over Interlaken with Lake Thun and Lake Brienz on either side.
Grindelwald First & Bachalpsee Hike
Same Grindelwald, opposite energy — guided hike up to the alpine Bachalpsee lake with Eiger views, plus the First Cliff Walk.
Is the Grindelwald Canyon Swing Worth It?
If extreme sports are on your list, this is the best value for adrenaline in the region. $170 for a 90-metre platform jump and a 120 km/h swing through the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon — compared to a $519 skydive or a $223 paraglide, it's a fraction of the price for arguably the harder mental challenge. The rating sits at 4.9 across 424 reviews, with a 4.7 value-for-money sub-score that's stronger than the more expensive air sports. Reviewers from June 2026 are still calling it "the best thing I've ever done."
The honest take: this is psychologically harder than skydiving for most people. On a skydive, you're inside an airplane until the door opens — the whole thing happens before your brain catches up. Here, you stand on a platform 90 metres above a gorge and stare down at the river for a full minute before you commit. Several reviewers explicitly compare the two and rate the canyon swing as the harder mental jump. If you can do this, you can do skydive.
Practical flags. The video package costs 49 CHF on site — bring cash, and ask for the price in writing before you commit (reviewers note communication on this is the operator's weakest spot). The fear-of-heights limit is firm; if you're genuinely afraid of heights, don't use this to "face it" — pick paragliding instead, where the take-off is fast. And the canyon is cool even in summer, so a fleece in your bag is a good call.
For extreme-sports fans, yes — and at $170 it's the best value adrenaline experience in the region. 4.9 across 424 reviews, with a 4.7 value-for-money sub-score that beats the more expensive paragliding and skydiving. Reviewers from mid-2026 consistently describe it as "the best thing I've ever done" and many rate it harder mentally than the skydive.
No — and it's the most important distinction to understand before you book. A bungee uses an elastic cord that stretches and recoils. A canyon swing uses a fixed rope: you free-fall straight down for the first 50 metres of the 90-metre platform, then the rope catches you and converts vertical drop into a horizontal swing across the canyon at 120 km/h. Different physics, different sensation.
The booking is 2–3 hours total. Most of that is travel to the canyon, briefing, kitting up and waiting for your turn — the actual jump is over in under a minute. If the time-cost-per-second of freefall worries you, the after-jump high tends to make it irrelevant.
Maximum weight is 120 kg (264 lb), set by the harness and rope ratings. Minimum age is 14, with parental consent under 18. The tour is not suitable for pregnant travellers, anyone with back or heart problems, wheelchair users, or anyone with a severe fear of heights.
Statistically very safe with a professional operator. The rig is engineered, the rope is fixed, the swing arc is predictable. Outdoor Switzerland AG has run the activity in the Grindelwald Glacier Canyon for over a decade, with certified instructors and a 4.9 sub-score for guide quality across 424 reviews. Equipment is checked between every jump.
It depends on the option you book. The variant with transport from Interlaken meets at Industriestrasse 17 in Wilderswil (10-minute drive south of Interlaken). The cheaper variant without transport meets directly at the Outdoor Glacier Canyon site in Grindelwald (Gletscherschlucht 1) — about 35 minutes by train from Interlaken.
Included: safety equipment (harness, helmet, rope rig), certified instructors, and one drink after the jump. Not included: tips for the guides, any food or extra drinks, and the video package (49 CHF on site). Bring cash for these — the on-site café accepts cards but it's good to have backup.
The swing runs in most weather, but heavy rain, lightning or high wind cancels the day. The operator reschedules or refunds — free cancellation also runs up to 24 hours before. Book early in your trip if you want a weather buffer; the canyon swing is the safest weather-bet of the region's extreme sports, but not the safest.
The canyon swing is the cheapest extreme sport in the region ($170 vs $220 paragliding vs $519 skydive), and many reviewers who've done all three rate it the psychologically hardest — because you stand on the platform and see the drop before you jump. It's shorter than paragliding (under a minute of action vs 12–20 minutes airtime) and lower-altitude than skydiving (90 m platform vs 4,000 m exit). Pick this one for adrenaline density at a low price.
Ready to Step Off the Platform?
Reserve now, pay later, free cancellation 24 hours before. 4.9 across 424 reviews, the best value adrenaline experience in the region — book before peak summer slots fill.
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