Grindelwald
Snow Range
1034-3454m
a picture perfect postcard resort
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 gatway to the World Natural Heritage site of the Jungfraujoch.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
A good variety to suit all tastes from quiet and informal cafés to lively bars. Café Genepi, Pumuckl's bar, Gepsi and pleanty more watering holes in Grindelwald.
Activities
· Sports centre with pool · Wellness Centre with sauna, massage · Curling · Ice skating · Bowling · Snowshoeing · Guided walks · Tobogganing · Sledging - longest run in Europe
Eating out
The village has a huge variety of restaurants to choose from. Fiescherblick, Eiger and Spinne for exclusive tastes in Grindelwald.
Other amenities
· Flood-lit ski and snowboard exhibitions · Cinema · Bowling · Train to the Jungfraujoch World Heritage Site at 3454m · Piz Gloria revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn above Mürren
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 | 20 Sfr |
| Lunch & Child Minding | 12.00 - 13.30 | 20 Sfr |
| Afternoon | 13.30 - 16.00 | 20 Sfr |
| Whole day | 09.30 - 16.00 | 50 Sfr |
Transfer time
Geneva: 3 hrs 15 mins - transfers are by coach to Grindelwald. Zurich 3 hrs - transfers are by Swiss Rail.
The slopes
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.
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.
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.
Snowboarding
There are two half-pipes in the region, a jumpers corner in Wengen, a terrain park at Schreckfeld and excellent runs for beginners.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
213kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 24 Intermediate 36 Difficult 15 -
Number of lifts
44 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 2 gondolas, 4 mountain railways, 16 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N, E, S, W
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Longest run
15kms (Schilthorn-Lauterbrunnen)
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Mountain restaurants
21
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Cross-country trails
30kms
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Snow Range
1034-3454m
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Village Height:
Wengen: 1,274m (4,180ft); Grindelwald: 1,034m (3,412ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,971m (9,748ft) - Schilt
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Adult (Local) | £153 | £238 |
| Adult (Area) | £170 | £266 |
| Child (Local) | £79 | £122 |
| Child (Area) | £88 | £136 |
| Youth (Local) | £123 | £191 |
| Youth (Area) | £137 | £214 |
| Senior (Local) | £138 | £215 |
| Senior (Area) | £153 | £240 |
Local lift pass covers all lifts in Wengen and Grindelwald. Area covers Mürren and 50% reduction to the Junfraujoch. Walkers passes are available.
5SFr deposit required for electronic passes.
Photo only required for passes 10 days or longer.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Grindelwald | Adult | Child |
| Ski (5 x 4 hrs full day) | £220 | £220 |
| Board (5 x 2 hrs am) | £100 | £100 |
| Bambini Club (5 x 2 hrs) | - | £100 |
Children: Ski 5-12 yrs incl, Board 6-12 yrs same hours as adults. Bambini club 3-5 yrs 1000-1200 and lunch time supervision and afternoon lessons available locally at an extra 40CHF (approx).
No. of instructors: 120
Please note: Group tuition & First Time not available in Wengen or Grindelwald before 20/12.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Grindelwald | Adult | Child* |
| First Time ski | £346 | £222 |
| First Time board | £226 | £174 |
*Child ski 5-12 yrs incl. Board 6-12 years incl.
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 5 days tuition. Beginners should arrange a lift pass locally.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Grindelwald |
| Skis & Sticks | £85 |
| Snowboard | £85 |
| Superior/Carving Skis | £117 |
| Superior Boots | £49 |
| Snowboard Boots | £50 |
| Youth Skis/Sticks | £42 |
| Youth Boots | £25 |
| Youth Snowboard | £59 |
| Youth Snowboard Boots | £25 |
| Child Skis/Sticks | £25 |
| Child Boots | £18 |
| Child Snowboard | £59 |
| Child Snowboard Boots | £25 |
