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Bachlägerchilbi

Bachläger, Grindelwald

The yodelling festival on Alp Bachläger above Grindelwald is a summer highlight with a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

The Bachlägerchilbi takes place on the first Sunday in July. The Chilbi begins at 09.00 a.m. with a hearty alpine breakfast. This is followed by the mountain church service with baptism. Throughout the day, there will be a festival restaurant serving a wide variety of food and drinks. There is something sweet for everyone at the large dessert buffet.
Musical entertainment will be provided by a guest club and a folk band. A number of songs and jutze are also performed.

The Bachlägerchilbi can be reached as follows:
Train: The Firstbahn takes you to First, from where an approx. 30-minute hiking trail leads to the Bachläger.
Bus: The bus runs from Grindelwald (Bärplatz) directly to Bachläger. Departures: 08.55, 10.45 and 14.00 / Return journeys: 11.20, 14.45 and 16.45.

Date

05.07.2026
09:00 h

If the Bachlägerchilbi has to be canceled due to bad weather, the service will take place at 10.00 a.m. in the village church of Grindelwald.

Address

Bachläger
3818 Grindelwald

Contact

Grindelwald Tourismus
Dorfstrasse 110
3818 Grindelwald
+41 33 854 12 12

Category

  • Church consecration festival
  • Festivity
  • Nature / Environment
  • Yodel

Target groups

  • Open to all

Webcode

www.myfarm.ch/BBYvAs