Ski season 2026–27
Grindelwald Ski Guide
Grindelwald is in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- Named runs
- 94
- Named lifts
- 52
- Most snow (regional)
- Feb
- Nearest airport
- ZRH 101 km
Grindelwald piste map
- Easy: 37 named runs
- Intermediate: 31 named runs
- Advanced: 18 named runs
- Freeride: 3 named runs
- Expert: 2 named runs
- Novice: 2 named runs
- Not graded: 1 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Grindelwald, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 17 Sept 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Grindelwald
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Grindelwald. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.58 cm | -8.1°C / 17°F |
| Feb | 67.91 cm | -7.7°C / 18°F |
| Mar | 58.53 cm | -3.9°C / 25°F |
| Apr | 27.33 cm | 0.9°C / 34°F |
| May | 9.49 cm | 5.7°C / 42°F |
| Jun | 2.37 cm | 10.4°C / 51°F |
| Jul | 0.9 cm | 12.1°C / 54°F |
| Aug | 1.19 cm | 11.7°C / 53°F |
| Sep | 4.02 cm | 7.8°C / 46°F |
| Oct | 9.35 cm | 3.8°C / 39°F |
| Nov | 18.81 cm | -2.0°C / 28°F |
| Dec | 36.58 cm | -6.8°C / 20°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Grindelwald
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
Zurich (ZRH) · 101 km
- By car
- 156 km · about 2h 34m without traffic or snow
- By train to Grindelwald
- fastest 2h 54m (2 changes), leaving 09:46
Zurich to Grindelwald: train, car and transfer guide →
51 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Basel (BSL) · 115 km
- By car
- 176 km · about 2h 43m without traffic or snow
Basel to Grindelwald: train, car and transfer guide →
20 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Milan (MXP) · 123 km
- By car
- 265 km · about 3h 58m without traffic or snow
Milan to Grindelwald: train, car and transfer guide →
20 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Grindelwald ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Grindelwald?
Zurich (ZRH) is 101 km from Grindelwald in a straight line, and 51 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there. Basel (BSL) is 115 km away.
How long does it take to get from Zurich airport to Grindelwald?
By car it is 156 km, about 2h 34m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap). The fastest train in our sample (15 December 2026, from 09:00) takes 2h 54m to Grindelwald with 2 changes (SBB timetable).
When is there most snow around Grindelwald?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Grindelwald, snow on the ground peaks in February (67.91 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Grindelwald have?
OpenStreetMap lists 94 named downhill runs and 52 named lifts within 14 km of Grindelwald (read 17 Sept 2026).
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Where these numbers come from
Photo: Robert Campbell KOR, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 17 Sept 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 17 Sept 2026
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