Skiing in Grindelwald - Wengen

Grindelwald and Wengen: three ski areas under the Eiger, the 4480 m Lauberhorn and car-free Wengen

Grindelwald-Wengen ski guide: 103 official piste sections on Männlichen, First and Mürren, the 4480 m Lauberhorn, 2026–27 pass prices and the best snow months.

Kilometres of pistes advertised across the Jungfrau Ski Region

211

Separate ski areas on the pass (Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First, Mürren-Schilthorn)

3

Metres of the Lauberhorn World Cup downhill (official race length)

4480

Metres above sea level at the Schilthorn, the region's highest ski point

2970

CHF for an adult (20+) one-day pass in low season 2026–27 (CHF 83 in high season), checked 18 Oct 2026

79

Minutes on the Eiger Express from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher

15

Skiing & terrain in Grindelwald and Wengen

All three ski areas of the Jungfrau Ski Region, section by section from the operator's live slope data: Kleine Scheidegg–Männlichen (the Grindelwald-Wengen area), Grindelwald-First, and Mürren-Schilthorn, which is a separate area on the same pass. 103 piste sections, 2 link runs, 18 valley runs and ungroomed routes (including the Lauberhorn race course), and 8 areas.

Kilometres of pistes advertised across the Jungfrau Ski Region

211

Piste sections in the table below (all three areas)

103

Piste sections in the Grindelwald-Wengen area (Kleine Scheidegg–Männlichen)

53

Piste sections in Grindelwald-First

24

Piste sections in Mürren-Schilthorn (separate area, same pass)

26

Metres of the Lauberhorn World Cup downhill (race length)

4480

• Blue piste sections in this table: 40
• Red piste sections in this table: 41
• Black piste sections in this table: 22

Area labels are the three ski-area names the operator assigns to each run in its live data (Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First, Mürren-Schilthorn); no finer sectors are inferred. Names, numbers, colours and lengths come from the live data feed behind jungfrau.ch's official slope report, read on 18 October 2026, outside the season. The operator splits many runs into numbered sections (for example, no. 22 from Kleine Scheidegg via Arven and Brandegg to Grindelwald Grund), so one run can appear on several rows. Lengths are the operator's section lengths, never lift lengths. Seven sections are listed without a length. Ungroomed routes, the ski-touring route and the valley runs in the report are shown separately as routes. The Lauberhorn race course is a route made of public sections of no. 45; its 4480 m is the official race length. Mürren-Schilthorn is not linked to Grindelwald or Wengen on skis. The Inferno is a race, not a piste. This is a catalogue, not a live opening report.

Grindelwald and Wengen pistes: Kleine Scheidegg, Männlichen, First and the Lauberhorn

The Jungfrau Ski Region has three ski areas on one pass, with 211 km of pistes advertised in total. The biggest is the linked Grindelwald-Wengen area: Männlichen (2230 m) and Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m) between the two villages, with the Lauberhorn above Wengen and the Eiger right behind. Grindelwald-First is a separate area on the other side of Grindelwald, up to First at 2168 m, with the region's snow park. Mürren-Schilthorn, above the Lauterbrunnen valley, goes up to 2970 m. It's on the same pass but not linked to the other two on skis.

The Lauberhorn downhill above Wengen is the longest course in World Cup racing, at 4480 m. From early January until the race in mid-January it is closed to the public. Before and after that, good skiers can ski the original course, Lauberhorn-LIVE, from the start house over the Hundschopf and the Hanneggschuss to the finish. Grindelwald-First has the longest single section in the operator's data, Stepfi (no. 23), at 6070 m. On the Mürren side, the valley run to Lauterbrunnen is 8990 m.

The table lists 103 piste sections from the operator's live data: 40 blue, 41 red and 22 black. The operator splits many runs into numbered sections, so one run can appear on several rows. Ungroomed routes, valley runs and the Lauberhorn race course are listed separately. Lengths are the operator's section lengths. It is not a live report, so check the slope status on the day.

Grindelwald-Wengen for beginners: Bodmi, Wengen's Figeler and the easy runs at Männlichen

Start in the villages. In Grindelwald, the bodmiARENA is the Swiss Ski School's own beginners' area, about 6000 m² with a magic carpet and a platter lift, and the bus stops right in front of it. In Wengen, the Figeler practice area is in the middle of the village, a few minutes from most hotels. The ski school runs it and grooms it every day, and it can be covered with artificial snow if there is little snow. With the Wengen guest card, the village lifts are free.

After your first days, go up to Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg. This part of the area has 18 of the 40 blue sections in our table, including Läger (no. 6), Rohr (no. 12), Schattwald (no. 24), Phenix (no. 25) and the long no. 36 from Kleine Scheidegg via Wengernalp to Wengen. The Wasserwendi Slow-Slope (no. 2) is signed as a slow slope. On First, Oberjoch blau (no. 1), Gemsberg (no. 10), Hambiel (no. 11) and Bärgelegg (no. 13) are blue. Leave the Lauberhorn race course, Schwarzen (no. 31) and Oh - God (no. 27) for later.

Getting to Grindelwald and Wengen: Zurich, Bern, Geneva or Basel, then the train via Interlaken Ost

There is no airport in the valley. The tourism board names Zurich, Geneva and Basel as the nearest international airports. Bern, the closest city, is on the main rail line. Trains run regularly from Zurich and Bern to Interlaken, and you can make the whole trip without a car. SBB's Luggage Special can send suitcases or skis from the airport or station to your hotel.

At Interlaken Ost, take the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB). The train splits at Zweilütschinen: sit at the back for Grindelwald and at the front for Lauterbrunnen. Grindelwald Terminal is 29 minutes from Interlaken, and the village station about five minutes after that. At the Terminal, the Eiger Express takes you to Eigergletscher in 15 minutes, and a gondola goes up to Männlichen. Wengen is car-free. Change at Lauterbrunnen to the Wengernalp Railway (WAB); Interlaken Ost to Wengen takes about 37 minutes. Mürren is also car-free. From Lauterbrunnen, take the cable car and train via Grütschalp, or the bus to Stechelberg and the Schilthorn cable car.

By car, drive via Bern to Interlaken. From Interlaken, it's 30–40 minutes to Grindelwald and 20–30 minutes to Lauterbrunnen. Expect snow and black ice. Grindelwald Terminal has 1000 parking spaces. For Wengen and Mürren, leave the car in Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg. Day visitors can also use the Park+Ride at Matten bei Interlaken.

Grindelwald and Wengen with kids: ski schools, Bodmi, Snowgarden and Männlichen Children's Paradise

The Swiss Ski School Grindelwald (OUTDOOR) has taught since 1937. Its kids' group lessons are for ages 3–15, in German and English. Depending on level, children meet at the bodmiARENA, at the First valley station, at Schreckfeld or at the Männlichen top station. The bodmiARENA has Snowli Village for the youngest, plus sledging and snow tubing. On Männlichen, Skischule Jungfrau runs the Children's Paradise next to the top station (2232 m), with a magic carpet and two Pinocchio lifts.

In Wengen, the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Wengen has its office at Wengiboden, open from 8 am to 6 pm. Children learn in the Snowgarden on the Figeler practice area, with its Snowli mascot and several conveyor belts, and they can warm up in the ski school building. The Swiss Ski & Snowboard School Kleine Scheidegg, at 2061 m, says it is the highest official ski school in Switzerland. Ask each school about ages, languages and meeting points for your dates. On Saturdays, up to three children aged 6–15 ski free when an adult buys a day or afternoon pass at the list price.

A parent who doesn't ski can walk the winter trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg or go sledging, for example on the Fox Run (4.5 km) beside the Lauberhorn or the Jungfrau Eiger Run. The winter hiking and sledging pass starts at CHF 61. The Jungfraujoch Top Ticket, a connection ticket from the ski region to the Top of Europe, costs CHF 63 (1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027).

Where to stay: Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen or Mürren

Grindelwald is the largest base and the only one you can drive to. BOB trains arrive directly, and the Terminal has the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher and the Männlichen gondola. The First gondola starts in the village, so you can reach both Grindelwald ski areas. The bodmiARENA is good for beginners. The downside: the village is spread out, so check how far your hotel is from the Terminal, the First valley station or a bus stop. Grindelwald's valley runs end at Grindelwald Grund and in the village.

Wengen is car-free and sits on the Lauberhorn side. You go up by train to Kleine Scheidegg or by the cable car to Männlichen, and no. 36 brings you back down. It's quiet, the Figeler practice area is in the centre, and it's the base for the Lauberhorn week. But every trip in and out is by train via Lauterbrunnen. Lauterbrunnen, in the valley, has car parks and train links to both Wengen and Mürren, so it suits travellers who want to ski both areas. There's no skiing from the door, though. Mürren, at 1638 m, is car-free and right on the Schilthorn area, but far from Grindelwald.

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Jungfrau Ski Region pass 2026–27: prices by age and season

One pass covers Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First and Mürren-Schilthorn. For 2026–27 (checked 18 October 2026), a one-day pass costs CHF 79 for adults (20+) in low season and CHF 83 in high season. Youths (16–19) pay CHF 45 and children (6–15) CHF 38. Six days cost CHF 404 for adults in low season and CHF 424 in high season. High season is 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 and 30 January to 28 February 2027. In low season, high-season prices also apply to one-day and half-day passes at weekends.

On Saturdays, up to three children aged 6–15 get a free day pass when an adult buys a day or afternoon pass at the list price. This isn't valid with multi-day passes. For half-day to two-day passes, the operator says the pass covers only the ascent on the Mürren–Schilthorn section; you pay a surcharge at the Schilthornbahn ticket office. The AlpsPass (CHF 949 for adults, presale until 15 December 2026) adds Adelboden-Lenk, the Aletsch Arena and Engelberg-Titlis.

Best time to ski Grindelwald and Wengen: snow history, 2026–27 season dates and forecasts

Historically, February to mid-March is the best snow window. Late January is nearly as good, and December and April are the shoulder months. At MeteoSwiss's Mürren station (1632 m), the 1991–2020 average snow depth was about 34 cm in December, 60 cm in January, 85 cm in February, 77 cm in March and 38 cm in April. Fresh snow averaged about 100–110 cm a month from December to February. Lower down, at the Grindelwald station (1107 m), snow depth peaks in February at about 46 cm and is almost gone by April. That's why the low valley runs melt first. These are long-term averages (a SkiPair calculation from MeteoSwiss monthly data for the years with records), not a guarantee for any season.

The operator has published these 2026–27 operating periods: Wengen, Kleine Scheidegg and Eigergletscher from 21 November 2026 to 25 April 2027; Grindelwald, Holenstein and Männlichen from 12 December 2026 to 4 April 2027; Grindelwald-First from 19 December 2026 to 29 March 2027; and Mürren-Schilthorn from 21 November 2026 to 2 May 2027, with the upper area running longest. Mürren also plans weekend operation from 31 October 2026. All dates depend on snow, and until the end of November the operator expects weekend or partial operation only.

December brings the festive season, but the base is still building. Early to mid-January is cold, and it's Lauberhorn time in Wengen. February and March have the deepest snow and the longest days. In April, ski high, at Kleine Scheidegg or the Schilthorn. Before you go, check the forecast for fresh snow and wind and the live slope report.

Ski partners in Grindelwald and Wengen: match by area, level and base

Grindelwald-Wengen, First and Mürren are separate days out, so a good partner wants the same area on the same day. On SkiPair, post your dates, base (Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen or Mürren) and level. Say whether you're after the blues on Männlichen, the Lauberhorn course after the race, the First snow park or the Schilthorn blacks.

For solo trips, pick a meeting point you can name, such as Grindelwald Terminal, Kleine Scheidegg station, the Männlichen top station or the First valley station, and agree on the last train or lift down. From Wengen and Mürren, that's the last train or cable car home. Ski the Lauberhorn course and the ungroomed routes in company, and only when they're open.

Ski pass prices for Grindelwald - Wengen

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Weather and snow

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