Grindelwald FAQ
Answers to 32 common questions about skiing in Grindelwald, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 62 km38.5 mi
- Lifts
- 16
- Top elevation
- 2,525 m8,280 ft
- Ski area
- Jungfrau Ski Region
Every question about Grindelwald
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grindelwald from Bern airport?
Bern is about 72 minutes by road from Grindelwald (51.8 km).
How high is Grindelwald?
The highest lift-served point is 2,525 m, with the village at 1,034 m, a vertical of 1,585 m.
How many km of pistes does Grindelwald have?
Grindelwald has 62 km of marked pistes across 35 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Grindelwald have?
16 lifts (6 gondolas or cable cars, 4 chairlifts and 5 drag lifts).
Which ski area is Grindelwald in?
Grindelwald is part of Jungfrau Ski Region.
Can you get to Grindelwald by train?
Yes — the station is Grindelwald.
Is Grindelwald good for beginners?
Grindelwald scores 5.2/10 for beginners; 0% of its piste km is green and we list 0 ski schools.
Is Grindelwald good for families?
Grindelwald scores 4.4/10 for families, with 1 childcare provider listed and 45.8% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Grindelwald right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Grindelwald?
Grindelwald scores 2.5/10 for snow reliability.
Does Grindelwald have glacier skiing?
No — Grindelwald has no glacier skiing in the area we map.
Which ski resorts are near Grindelwald?
The closest resorts we cover are Wengen, Engelberg and Crans-Montana.
How deep is the snow at the top of Grindelwald compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Grindelwald now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Grindelwald have?
0 green, 16 blue, 11 red and 7 black, 35 in total.
What is the longest run in Grindelwald?
The longest single marked run we measure is 7.1 km.
Where can I download the Grindelwald piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Grindelwald have?
6 gondolas or cable cars, 4 chairlifts, 5 drag lifts and 0 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Grindelwald run?
16 lifts serve 35 marked runs.
What is the uphill capacity in Grindelwald?
About 18,600 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Grindelwald have?
6, plus 4 chairlifts.
Which airport is closest to Grindelwald?
Bern, about 72 minutes by road (51.8 km).
How long is the transfer from Bern to Grindelwald?
About 72 minutes by road over 51.8 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Zürich to Grindelwald?
About 147 minutes by road over 100.5 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg to Grindelwald?
About 150 minutes by road over 115.2 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Grindelwald?
Yes — Grindelwald.
Is there childcare in Grindelwald?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Grindelwald.
How many ski schools are there in Grindelwald?
0.
How much of Grindelwald is easy skiing?
45.8% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Grindelwald?
1,034 m, with lifts to 2,525 m.
Are there magic carpets in Grindelwald?
0 magic carpets are mapped in Grindelwald.
Where are the official Grindelwald webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo