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Grindelwald-Wengen Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 26
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Resort Guide
Grindelwald-Wengen is a renowned ski area in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, set beneath the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. The resort features over 100 kilometers of ski slopes, modern lift systems, and panoramic alpine views, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Visitors enjoy a traditional Swiss mountain atmosphere, scenic cogwheel train access, and a variety of winter activities including sledging and winter hiking. Grindelwald-Wengen stands out for its dramatic landscapes, historic villages, and direct access to the Jungfrau ski region.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Grindelwald-Wengen
Lifts
23
Skiable area
528.6 ac
Longest run
12 km / 7.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram2
- High-speed 63
- High-speed quad6
- Surface lift7
- Funicular3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Tipirama – This stylish après-ski bar at the base of the Grindelwald First gondola is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, creative cocktails, and lively atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 06:03 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 555cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 574cm full-season avg
555cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~399.6 cm. That's 28% below the 5-year average (555 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (574 cm).
Grindelwald-Wengen Season Snowfall
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Grindelwald-Wengen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 545cm with an average of 127 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 19% above this average (648cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 74cm | 16 days | 32cm | 64cm | 18cm |
| December | 87cm | 18 days | 82cm | 112cm | 18cm |
| January | 86cm | 18 days | 121cm | 149cm | 18cm |
| February | 79cm | 16 days | 151cm | 174cm | 17cm |
| March | 81cm | 18 days | 163cm | 187cm | 17cm |
| April | 64cm | 14 days | 150cm | 181cm | 17cm |
| May | 28cm | 10 days | 83cm | 133cm | 10cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
63 days scored, from 22 Feb
68
Best Day
27 Mar
10
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
5
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb9cm
- 3123 Feb1cm
- 2824 Feb
March 2026
- 6827 Mar8cm
- 6628 Mar
- 6315 Mar34cm
April 2026
- 571 Apr2cm
- 502 Apr
- 403 Apr
March scored highest for Grindelwald-Wengen in 2025-26. Based on 63 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 7, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Grindelwald-Wengen
- Where is Grindelwald-Wengen?
- Grindelwald-Wengen is a ski resort in Switzerland.
- How high is Grindelwald-Wengen?
- Grindelwald-Wengen runs from a base elevation of 944 m (3,097 ft) to a summit of 2,320 m (7,612 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,376 m (4,514 ft).
- How big is Grindelwald-Wengen?
- Grindelwald-Wengen has 529 acres (214 hectares) of skiable terrain and 23 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Grindelwald-Wengen?
- Grindelwald-Wengen is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Grindelwald-Wengen?
- Grindelwald-Wengen typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Grindelwald-Wengen get in a typical season?
- Grindelwald-Wengen averages 132 inches / 335 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
