Grindelwald Ski Resort Guide
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 213km132 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,950m9,678ft |
| Resort Height | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Basel |
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Grindelwald
The ski area of Grindelwald is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,050m3,445ft, with 213km132 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Grindelwald is part of the Jungfrau Region ski area with access to 591km367 miles of downhill skiing, with 131 marked pistes, served by a total of 66 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Grindelwald itself (213km132 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Jungfrau Region ski resorts of Lauterbrunnen, Mürren and Wengen. Grindelwald is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Wengen.
With ski lifts as high as 2,950m9,678ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Grindelwald offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Grindelwald.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Grindelwald is 13km8 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Oh God (27)'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Grindelwald?
The next notable snow forecast is 25cm10in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Grindelwald Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | 29km18 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 24 | 81km50 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 16 | 50km31 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 213km132 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 17km11 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Jungfrau Region Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 131 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 591km367 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 66 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Grindelwald Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,950m9,678ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Resort Altitude (Grindelwald) | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,900m6,234ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Grindelwald has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Grindelwald
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Grindelwald Ski Schools and Grindelwald Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Grindelwald?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Interlaken-Oberhasli District, Canton of Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Grindelwald is Berne, 70 minutes drive away.
Basel, Zurich, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Geneva, Sion, Lugano, St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 42,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 90km56 miles of ski runs, with 150 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Grindelwald open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid November (Open weekends only in November), and usual closing is Mid April (Last week of the season open weekends only).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
