How big is Grindelwald?
Grindelwald has 160 trails served by 30 lifts — 11th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Grindelwald resort guide
Bern, Switzerland
Gateway to the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
Grindelwald at a glance
160
Trails
30
Lifts
8,202ft
Top
3,392ft
Base
4,810ft
Vertical
BRN
Nearest airport, 32 mi
30% beginner40% intermediate30% advanced
Grindelwald offers stunning alpine scenery with access to the famous Eiger North Face and Jungfraujoch.
Your questions about Grindelwald, answered
How high is Grindelwald?
The lifts run from 3,392ft at the base to 8,202ft at the top, a vertical of 4,810ft. 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 trails 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 November 20 to May 22, about 185 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 63in, 41in of new snow and 5.0 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Grindelwald?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 32 mi away in a straight line. Lugano (LUG) is 60 mi, Zürich (ZRH) is 63 mi. 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 ticket 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Grindelwald
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- BernBRN32 mi
- LuganoLUG60 mi
- ZürichZRH63 mi · major airport
Travel time to Grindelwald
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,921 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 85 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 35m
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,893 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 5m · 43 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,981 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h · 81 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Grindelwald lift ticket 2026/27
CHF 4246-day adult Jungfrau Ski Region · ≈$514
CHF 71 per day · 2.8 km of trails per € · #13 of 34 for value in Switzerland
73value scoreGreat value
Grindelwald trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Grindelwald. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Grindelwald has 160 trails and 30 lifts, running from 3,392ft to 8,202ft.
Why go to Grindelwald
- Stunning Alpine scenery
- Great for all skill levels
- Traditional Swiss village atmosphere
- Excellent for families
- Beautiful mountain views
- Good value for money
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Grindelwald by ability level
Beginners
Grindelwald is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Grindelwald offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Grindelwald, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Grindelwald
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: grindelwald.com
More on Grindelwald
- Grindelwald snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Grindelwald snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Grindelwald lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Grindelwald
Distances are straight-line, not by road.