Grindelwald First is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Jungfrau Region, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 49 km of runs between 1,034 m and 2,500 m, served by 10 lifts. Day lift pass 88€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The Jungfrau Ski Region pass gives access to the three sectors of Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First and Mürren-Schilthorn, which are not linked by ski. Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The First sector overlooks Grindelwald from the opposite slope to the Eiger, giving it a head-on view of the great walls of the Oberland. Its 49 km, mostly blue, are sunny. At the summit, the First Cliff Walk footbridge runs along the cliff above the drop.
- Sunny sector facing the Eiger
- First Cliff Walk
- Mostly blue runs
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Grindelwald First focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 49 km of runs are ideal for a 3 to 4 day stay, especially with families or skiers who do not need to constantly change their playground. Grindelwald First's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-maintained green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,500 m and a village at 1,034 m, snow reliability at Grindelwald First is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can create tensions early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly as soon as the first substantial snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay at Grindelwald First is clearly high: 88€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Grindelwald First does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
