Grindelwald resort guide

How big is Grindelwald?

Grindelwald has 160 pistes served by 30 lifts — 11th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.

How high is Grindelwald?

The lifts run from 1034m at the base to 2500m at the top, a vertical of 1466m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 18th highest, with the 13th biggest vertical.

Is Grindelwald good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Grindelwald split 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Grindelwald?

Over the last ten winters Grindelwald has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 20 November to 22 May, about 185 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 159cm, 105cm of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Grindelwald?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 52km away in a straight line. Lugano (LUG) is 96km, Zürich (ZRH) is 101km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Grindelwald?

A 6-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region costs CHF 424 for 2026/27, or CHF 71 a day. For value it ranks 13th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.