Terrain Area
211km
Grindelwald
Grindelwald
Skiing in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland is a stunningly beautiful experience! With two valleys, three mountain ranges and 211 kilometres of pisted ski runs, snow fans can enjoy activities of all types. New for 2023 is one ski pass accross all three mountains, and the direct train connection between Zürich airport and Interlaken where you can take the train without hassle or changing connections. The one ski lift pass will allow skiing/boarding in the other Jungfrau Region ski resorts of Lauterbrunnen, Mürren and Wengen. Grindelwald is directly linked by a lift to the ski areas of Wengen.
Grindelwald Village
The lively village of Grindelwald has 19th Century wooden chalets, a classic of the Swiss Alps. As most of the slopes are located between 1,600 and 2,300m above sea level, snow cover is usually good throughout the season.
To find out more about skiing in the Jungfrai regions Grindelwald, contact a Travelplan Ski consultant today.
Difficulty
| Beginner | 40% |
| Intermediate | 45% |
| Advanced | 15% |
At a Glance
Summit
2,500m
Mt. Vertical
1,500m
Season
Nov-Apr
Lifts
10
Food & Bars
48
Accommodation Grindelwald
Grindelwald village is a charming tourist town in a valley below the region's peaks. Grindelwald provides superb access to First via the gondola near the centre of town, and has lodging options for every taste & budget. Our first recommendations for accommodation are the Belvedere and Aspen hotels. Belvedere is located in the midst of the swiss Alps, offering spectacular views from all rooms, fine dining and a wellness and realxation spa zone. The Aspen Hotel offers charm with its Alpine-chic style and incredible central ski-in, ski-out location. There are 9 different room types, 2 dining rooms and a wellness area to unwind. Within the village there is also a shopping & supermarket complex, set discreetly underground in the centre of town providing all the services needed.Skiing & Boarding
Skiing in Grindelwald Wengen offers breathtaking and dramatic scenery, you'll feel like you're in a movie! The stunning rock faces of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks overlook the stunning ski region. There is plenty of ski terrain for beginners, plus intermediate skiers will love the moderately steep ski slopes and some of the long and varied slopes that follow the cog railway line from the top of the mountains, wind through the forests and end in the villages. There is also an excellent train service that connects the villages, peaks and winter walking trails so non-skiers can easily get around.Activities
There are a number of activities to do in Grindelwald for your day off the slopes. Experience an unforgettable day trip to Swiss village Interlaken, a picturesque and unique town between two lakes - and the adventure capital of the Bernese Oberland. Take a cable car to the top of Harder Kilm mountain ir ride the family-friendly furnicular to Heimwehfluk for sweeping views. Visit the Jungfrau Region Tourism Museum, a stunning documentation of travel and tourism in Jungfrau over the past 200 years - Switzerland's first museum dedicated to regional tourism. If you're up for a little more adventure, how about a Grindelwald Gondola ride to Mount First, sledding and tubing in Bodmi Arena, a visit to the Glacier Canyon or a snowshoe hiking tour - there's plenty to see!Getting There & Around
From Interlaken, Grindelwald is 20km southwest by road. Interlaken is located between Lake Thun (Thunersee) & Lake Brienz (Brienzersee), on the Aare River which flows to the Rhine. The town is 55km (45min) by road south-east of the de-facto Swiss capital of Bern & only 120km (1½hr) south-west of Zurich.
The main international gateway airport is Zurich (ZRH) with secondary options including Geneva (GVA) (for all international flight origins) or Basel (BSL) (for UK & European flight origins).
The train is the recommended mode of travel to the resort. The resort, via Interlaken, has excellent rail connections to all the major Swiss cities, towns & ski resorts throughout the Alps
How Far
Airport:
Zurich Airport
Transfer:
2hrs Drive
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