Grindelwald ski information
Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Jungfrau mountain range with the breathtaking Eiger as its backdrop, Grindelwald along with Wengen offers over 158kms of marked piste with the local ski pass. The charming village is dotted with chocolate box chalets which makes for the perfect picture postcard holiday. Grindelwald centre remains unspoilt and has a bustling and cosmopolitan atmosphere and is also the gateway to the World Natural Heritage site of the Jungfraujoch.
Skiing and snowboarding in Grindelwald
Ski Information Beginners
There are nursery slopes in Grindelwald and just above the resort, including the new blue piste at Oberjoch, and a 'slow speed zone'. Quick progress will be made with lessons from the excellent English speaking Ski Schools.
Ski Information Intermediates
The full area Jungfrau Top Ski Region ski pass covers 213kms of pistes, providing almost unlimited scope for intermediates on a range of relaxing runs or more testing routes down the Kleine Scheidegg mountain. Highlights include the 8km run from Oberjoch down to Grindelwald and the powder slopes from the Eigergletscher to Wengernalp.
Ski Information Advanced
Experts can try the famous Lauberhorn World Cup downhill piste, or the fearsome Black Rock run which starts at the base of the Eiger. If you can cope with any more then there is the famous black, almost vertical 'Kanonenrohr' in Mürren.
Ski Information Snowboarding
There are two half-pipes in the region, a jumpers corner in Wengen, a terrain park at Schreckfeld and excellent runs for beginners.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £320 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £320 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £384 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £234 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £257 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-19) | Child (6-15) | |
| First Time Ski | £539 | £494 | £339 |
| FIrst Time Board | £504 | £454 | £359 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-19) | Child (6-15) | |
| Improver Ski | £604 | £554 | £369 |
| Improver Board | £559 | £514 | £394 |
Family choice
Grindelwald has an English speaking kindergarten held at the Bodmi nursery slopes. Activities include drawing, creating, playing in snow and in their igloo. The creche has a dedicated bus to safely take children to ski school should they be in lessons. Small snacks, drinks and arts and crafts materials are included in the price. Available for children from 3-7 years.
| Morning | 09.30 - 12.00 | 25 Sfr |
| Lunch & Child Minding | 12.00 - 13.30 | 25 Sfr |
| Afternoon | 13.30 - 16.00 | 25 Sfr |
| Whole day | 09.30 - 16.00 | 60Sfr |
Grindelwald at a glance
Transfer time
Geneva: 3 hrs 15 mins - transfers are by coach to Grindelwald. Zurich 3 hrs - transfers are by Swiss Rail.
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
Wengen: 1,274m (4,180ft); Grindelwald: 1,034m (3,412ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
213kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 24 Intermediate 36 Difficult 15 -
Cross-country
30kms
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Longest Run
15kms (Schilthorn-Lauterbrunnen)
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Number of Lifts
44 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 2 gondolas, 4 mountain railways, 16 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
