Grindelwald / Jungfrau
A classic Alpine village under the Eiger North Face, with access to the Jungfrau region's huge ski area and some of the most photographed scenery in Switzerland.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,500m (4,921ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,971m (9,747ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
943m (3,094ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
450cm (177in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
213
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
47
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
2,100ha (5,189ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
25%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
25%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Grindelwald / Jungfrau's heaviest snowfall lands in January; the snowpack peaks in March.
- Snowfall
- peaks Jan
- Snowpack
- peaks Mar
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: SLF IMIS, station observations (1994–2023).
Snow depth: SLF IMIS, station observations (1994–2023).
Location
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