Bernese Oberland · 1,034m
Ski lessons in Grindelwald
Village below the Eiger north face, linked into the Jungfrau region's 214 km of runs.
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About ski lessons in Grindelwald
Grindelwald sits low at 1,034 m, with the Eiger directly overhead and two ski sectors above the village. Beginners and children usually learn on the Bodmi slopes, while the First and Männlichen areas give improving skiers long blue and red runs with views across the valley. The Eiger Express gondola has cut the time it takes to reach the higher pistes. If you are visiting with kids, ask the school about morning group lessons, which tend to go better than the afternoon.
Ski lessons in Grindelwald: good to know
How do I reach the Grindelwald slopes?+
The Eiger Express gondola from the Grindelwald terminal reaches the Eigergletscher area in about 15 minutes, cutting the old journey time. The First gondola from the village serves the other main ski sector.
Where do beginners and kids ski in Grindelwald?+
The Bodmi area above the village is the main nursery slope, with a children's ski school and gentle runs. It is a short bus or lift ride from the centre.
Grindelwald is quite low. Is snow reliable?+
The village sits at 1,034 m, so the valley runs can be thin early and late in the season. The skiing higher up around Männlichen, Kleine Scheidegg and the Eigergletscher holds snow far better, so lessons are usually based up there.
Can I ski across to Wengen and Mürren from Grindelwald?+
Yes, Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren share the Jungfrau ski region and its 214 km of runs on one pass. Kleine Scheidegg links the Grindelwald and Wengen sides, so an instructor can plan a lesson that crosses between them.
What are the views like for a lesson here?+
Grindelwald sits right under the north face of the Eiger, with the Mönch and Jungfrau alongside, so the scenery is a big part of the day. The First side faces the range and is especially open.