- We are heading into the Glacier Walk here in Grindelwald.
I hear it's supposed to be a lot of fun.
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- It's huge!
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- [Narrator] Glacier Canyon
is one of the coolest attractions
in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
The Swiss Alps might be the top draw in Grindelwald,
but Glacier Canyon is a unique experience
that is affordable and easy to see
in just a couple of hours.
We're going to take you on a trip through the canyon
and show you why it's one of the top attractions
in the Jungfrau region.
- Let's go, into the gorge!
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- [Narrator] Take a walk along an 870-meter-long series
of bridges, tunnels, walkways, and rocky outcrops,
as the Lutschine River roars
through the 250-million-year-old canyon.
Weaving through the 300-meter-high cliffs
makes for an amazing afternoon in Grindelwald.
The canyon is located just a five-minute drive
from downtown Grindelwald
and you can easily catch bus 122 from the town center.
- It's a really beautiful canyon.
The water is rushing through the gorge.
It's just, to see the power that this Mother Nature has
to cut through this canyon over the centuries is incredible.
You can go on a little trampoline
that goes right out over the gorge.
It's a whole lot of fun.
Here I go!
A highlight of the Grindelwald Glacier Gorge
is the 170-square-meter spiderweb
spanning across the rushing water.
You get to stand right over the river, and it's so cool.
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It's a fun adventure for the whole family
and kids will especially love it,
but it will bring out the kid in you too.
I'm in the middle of the gorge!
Whoo!
And if you're really, really in the mood for adventure
you're gonna wanna do the canyon swing.
- [Narrator] If you've always wanted to do a bungee jump,
take a leap off the 90-meter-high platform
to plunge into the canyon at 120 kilometers per hour
in a wild free fall
before swinging back and forth over the Lutschine River.
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- The walk begins at the Visitor Center
where you go through a museum
to see the geology and history of the glacier and canyon.
You then walk through a long tunnel
to get to the extraordinary gorge,
where the sound of water rushing instantly hits you.
(water roaring) So thunderous!
It's amazing!
The power of this canyon is incredible.
- [Narrator] This 870-meter-long path,
which is about half a mile, is quite easy
and is good for the whole family, including your family pet.
- I would not want to fall down here.
Whoo!
There's people with dogs and kids.
I'd never do it.
I don't even trust myself.
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This is amazing.
Just look at this walkway that we're walking on.
It's a narrow gorge.
It's truly an adventure.
When I saw the pictures,
I thought it was maybe for kids or something,
but no, it is a wild gorge.
- [Narrator] There are tunnels to go through,
lookouts, rocky overhangs,
and sitting areas to take in the 300-meter-high cliffs.
But the real thrill is to be able to walk so close
to this incredible, rushing water.
- Wow, this was surprising.
I knew I was coming to a canyon
but I really didn't know how massive and fast this water is.
If you come up to Grindelwald,
get into the Glacier Canyon to see these rapids.
Wouldn't you like to white water raft this?
Whoa!
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Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
has attracted visitors since the early 1900s,
and today there is a long walkway
secured with metal railings leading all the way to the end
of the nearly-kilometer-long trail.
You can no longer see the glacier,
but it's still an amazing attraction.
It doesn't take too long to get to the end,
but do take your time to really enjoy all of the views.
So I would recommend giving yourself
at least an hour or two.
Make sure to bring an outer layer to keep warm
as temperatures cool inside the canyon,
regardless of the weather outside.
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Into the caverns we go.
They've just carved everything out along here
and done an amazing job.
You can just hear the power here, through the entire walk.
Let's go!
There's some fantastic lookouts.
Look out over here, down at the gorge.
Let's see, I think I saw Dave up there.
Yes, Dave is up there.
Hello, Dave!
He can't hear me.
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We made it to the end!
It only takes about 20 minutes to half an hour.
We kinda rushed our way out here,
so now we can take our time back.
But we did it, ladies and gentlemen!
(water rushing)
Wow!
And that was a trip to Grindelwald Glacier Canyon.
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