Grindelwald-Wengen
… ✓ Checked by the lift company, November 2026
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Grindelwald-Wengen lies in the Bernese Oberland and is a mid-sized ski area: 102 kilometres of piste served by 30 lifts.
The area runs from 944 to 2971 metres above sea level, giving around 2,027 metres of vertical. The upper slopes therefore sit at an altitude that usually holds snow reliably even in weaker winters.
The season usually runs Late Nov – April.
There is a snow park, an adult day pass costs from CHF 79.
Of note: The Eiger north face as a backdrop, Lauberhorn
Pistes by difficulty
- Easy (blue)55 km54%
- Intermediate (red)41 km40%
- Difficult (black)6 km6%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 102 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
SLF measuring stationWe only show readings from the last seven days, and the most recent one we have is older. Current snow depths are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
jungfrau.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
Snow’n’Rail at Grindelwald-Wengen: up to 10% off the ski pass
This resort takes part in Snow’n’Rail, the combined offer from SBB RailAway: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs less. At SBB the destination is listed as Jungfrau Ski Region.
Snow’n’Rail Jungfrau Ski Region at SBB →All resorts with Snow’n’Rail →
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Grindelwald, Bahnhof. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Frequently asked about Grindelwald-Wengen
How high is Grindelwald-Wengen?
The ski area runs from 944 to 2,971 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 2,027 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Grindelwald-Wengen have?
102 kilometres on 30 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Grindelwald-Wengen cost?
from CHF 79 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not. Arriving by public transport takes up to 10 per cent off through the Snow’n’Rail scheme.
When does Grindelwald-Wengen open?
The usual season window is Late Nov – April. For winter 2026/27 the resort has announced 21 November 2026 as its starting date (Grindelwald / Wengen, wenn Schnee- und Witterungsverhältnisse es zulassen). Every announced date depends on enough snow and cold.
How do I get to Grindelwald-Wengen by train?
The destination stop is Grindelwald, Bahnhof. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 2 h 38, changing 2 times; from Bern 1 h 36. A guide value, not a timetable.
Is there Snow’n’Rail at Grindelwald-Wengen?
Yes. Grindelwald-Wengen is one of the destinations in SBB RailAway's combined offer: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs up to 10 per cent less. At SBB the destination is listed as Jungfrau Ski Region. That percentage is the maximum SBB advertises; what actually comes off depends on the ticket type and the date, and only SBB can tell you bindingly.
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Where this resort stands
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Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- Bern
- Season
- Late Nov – April
- Kilometres of piste
- 102 km
- Elevation
- 944 to 2971 m (2,027 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 30
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 79 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- no
- Snow park
- 6/10, our editorial rating
- Coordinates
- 46.624, 8.041
- Official website
- jungfrau.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.