Grindelwald
A village under the Eiger in the Bernese Oberland, for hiking, mountain viewpoints and winter skiing. Reached by train or by car from Interlaken.
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Grindelwald is a village in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district of the canton of Bern, in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. It sits at about 1,050 m above sea level on a south-facing slope above the valley floor, in the Lütschine valley beneath the Eiger. The Bernese Oberland Railway reached the village in 1890 and ends here on its line from Interlaken. It is also the only tourist resort in the Jungfrau region that can be reached by car, on a cantonal road from Interlaken.
Most people come for winter skiing or for summer hiking and mountaineering. Trains and cable cars from the village reach viewpoints such as Männlichen and First, and the Jungfraujoch, at about 3,454 m the highest railway station in Europe. In summer, buses run over the Grosse Scheidegg to Meiringen; beyond the pass, travel is by postbus or bicycle. Foehn storms can hit the mountains, so check local conditions before a long walk.
Grindelwald in five
- Choose the Jungfraujoch day on the morning itselfThe summit trip is about the view, and the operator publishes a live webcam. Keep one flexible day and book the seat once the forecast and webcam agree.Jungfraujoch from Grindelwald
- Reserve a Jungfraujoch seat in the summer seasonThe Jungfrau Railways list a CHF 10 seat reservation as mandatory from 1 May to 31 October 2026 and strongly recommended in good weather. Check the dates for your travel year.
- Ride the First gondola for the Cliff Walk and BachalpseeThe gondola to First takes about 25 minutes. At the top, the Cliff Walk is a 45 m footbridge, and the path to Lake Bachalpsee takes under an hour each way.Things to do in Grindelwald
- Ask for the Guest Card at check-inOvernight guests receive a card with discounts on the First, Männlichen and Pfingstegg lifts and free use of local buses, according to Grindelwald Tourismus.
- Compare passes before riding more than one liftThe Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass and Berner Oberland Pass cover different parts of the valley. The Jungfrau Railways calculator prices each option.Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it?
Need to know
- Airport
- Zurich, Basel or Geneva, then train via Bern and Interlaken
- Getting there
- Direct Berner Oberland Railway from Interlaken Ost, around 30 min
- Getting around
- GrindelwaldBus, walking and mountain lifts
- Best base
- Village center for shops; near Grindelwald Terminal for the Eiger Express
- Time needed
- 2–3 days, with one flexible weather day
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuarySnow16 rainy days10 snowy daysHigh2°Low-5°Snow, skiingJanuarySnow
Poor
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -5°
- Precipitation
- 181 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 10
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, skiing
- FebruarySnow12 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh4°Low-4°Snow, skiingFebruarySnow
Mixed
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow, skiing
- MarchRain15 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh5°Low-3°Late snowMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 5°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 154 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Late snow
- AprilRain14 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh8°Low0°Lift closuresAprilRain
Good
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Lift closures
- MayRain21 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh12°Low4°Meadows, waterfallsMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 213 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Meadows, waterfalls
- JuneRain22 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh18°Low8°Long days, hikingJuneRain
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 237 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Long days, hiking
- JulyRain23 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh20°Low10°Hiking, busyJulyRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Hiking, busy
- AugustRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh20°Low10°Hiking, busyAugustRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 224 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hiking, busy
- SeptemberRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh16°Low7°Clear, calmerSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 171 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Clear, calmer
- OctoberRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh12°Low3°Autumn colorOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 154 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberRain15 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh6°Low-2°Quiet, MartinslochNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 152 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, Martinsloch
- DecemberSnow14 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh3°Low-4°Skiing, marketsDecemberSnow
Poor
- High
- 3°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 168 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Skiing, markets
Average daily high and low in Grindelwald, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Grindelwald
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- -8°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Grindelwald
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today2°-2°0%Monday: Drizzle. High 2°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue4°-2°0%Tuesday: Fog. High 4°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed5°-1°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 5°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu8°2°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri8°2°10%Friday: Fog. High 8°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat6°1°17%Saturday: Fog. High 6°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun6°1°32%Sunday: Rain. High 6°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 32%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8245 CHF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
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Day trips by train
Day trips from Grindelwald, the full guide- Jungfraujochabout 45 minutes from Grindelwald TerminalEurope's highest railway station at 3,454 m, reached by the Eiger Express and the Jungfrau Railway.Read the guide
- Interlakenaround 30 minutes by direct trainLake Thun, Lake Brienz and the Harder Kulm funicular.Read the guide
- Lauterbrunnenvia Zweilütschinen on the same railwayThe waterfall valley on the other branch of the Berner Oberland Railway.Read the guide
Before you go to Grindelwald
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Rules for Grindelwald, checked
- Jungfraujoch seat reservation: CHF 10, mandatory from 1 May to 31 October 2026 according to the Jungfrau Railways price page.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
- The Grindelwald Guest Card, issued for overnight stays, gives discounts on the Pfingstegg, Männlichen and First lifts and free local buses.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Grindelwald
Grindelwald FAQ
Is Grindelwald worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a large mountain village with lifts, walks and the Eiger above it. It is less compact than Zermatt or Mürren, so it suits visitors who like variety: First, Männlichen, Pfingstegg and the Jungfraujoch all start here.
How many days do you need in Grindelwald?
Two to three days. Use one for First and Bachalpsee, one for the Jungfraujoch on the clearest morning and the rest as a weather buffer or a valley walk. A single night leaves no room for cloud.
Where in Grindelwald should you stay?
Near Grindelwald Terminal if the Eiger Express and an early Jungfraujoch start matter, or in the village center for shops and restaurants. The valley is spread out, so check the walk or bus ride to your lift before you book.
How do you get from Interlaken to Grindelwald?
Take the Berner Oberland Railway from Interlaken Ost. Grindelwald Tourismus gives the journey as around 30 minutes, direct. Trains run coupled to Zweilütschinen, where one part continues to Lauterbrunnen, so board the Grindelwald section.
What can you do in Grindelwald when it rains?
The sports center has an indoor pool, sauna, bouldering wall and, in season, an ice rink. The local museum opens late December to March and June to mid-October. Do not buy a Jungfraujoch ticket for a rainy day.