Area Profile
Grindelwald is a very pretty, historic, year round resort in a spectacular setting with the backdrop of awe inspiring mountains including the Eiger. Grindelwald is also the largest base in the Jungfrau region, which includes Wengen and Mürren. It shares a ski area with Wengen, but also has its own First ski area. Famous for the its breathtaking views of the Eiger and spectacular scenery, Grindelwald celebrated its 850th birthday in 1996 and the 60th anniversary of the First Mountain railway in 1997.
The first person to ski here was Englishman Gerald Fox who put his skis on in his hotel bedroom in 1881 and walked out through the hotel bar to the slopes wearing them - then followed the great and the good from around the world.
Indeed the resort is busy year round and has a distinctly cosmopolitan air, attracting guests from all over the world giving a diverse ethnic mix in clientele rarely found in other resorts. As with Chamonix, Grindelwald's history as a climbing village predates that of its skiing fame, and its mountaineering heritage remains strong.
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Lodging Profile
Slopeside lodging is available; 11,700 beds. Additional lodging available nearby. Nearest town is Interlaken, 20 km away.
Services Profile
Restaurants, shops, banks, night clubs, post office, gas stations, museum, and a cinema.
Area Recreation Profile
Grindelwald is one of 12 classic Alpine resorts have joined forces to establish the ‘Best of the Alps’ group. They represent the most prestigious winter sports and summer holiday destinations in the Big Five of Europe's Alpine countries.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is available with an obstacle park and three halfpipes.
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Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: N/A
- Days Open Last Year: N/A
- Years Open: 8
- Average Snowfall: N/A
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  33% |
Intermediate Runs:  49% |
Advanced Runs:  16% |
Expert Runs:  0% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
28 - Gondolas & Trams:
14
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
9
- Quad Chairs:
N/A - Triple Chairs:
N/A
- Double Chairs:
2 - Surface Lifts:
10
Elevation
- Top: 2505 m
- Vertical Drop: 1562 m
- Bottom: 945 m
- Longest Run: 13.0 km
- Skiable Terrain: 20 hectares
- Snow Making: 6 hectares
Grindelwald - Wengen Contact Information
Grindelwald
Grindelwald Tourism
, CH-CH CH 3800 
Phone: 41 33 8541212
Location
Nearby Resorts
- Wengen (10.4 km)
- Lauterbrunnen (11.6 km)
- Murren (13.9 km)
- Wilderswil bei Interlaken (16.3 km)
- Interlaken (17.0 km)
- Bettmeralp (18.6 km)
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