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From Lauterbrunnen: Ticket Jungfraujoch incl. seat reservation
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The Eiger Glacier is located on the western slope of the Eiger. It begins at an altitude of 3700 m above sea level and stretches directly to the Eigergletscher train station. Here you have the possibility to board the Jungfrau Railway and go to the Top of Europe at the Jungfraujoch.
6 Highlights at the Eiger Glacier
- The Eiger Glacier is a glacier on the western slope of the Eiger at 3700 m above sea level, which extends to the station at 2300 m above sea level.
- A glacier tongue is additionally located as a hanging glacier with a slope of more than 40 degrees between Kleiner Eiger and Eiger at 3500 to 3200 m above sea level.
- In summer, people like to hike here along alpine and challenging hiking trails.
- The ultra-modern 3S-Bahn Eiger Express takes you from the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station in just 15 min.
- From the Eigergletscher station you have connection to the Jungfrau Railway and reach the Jungfraujoch in only 45 min from Grindelwald Terminal.
- The ski area at Eigergletscher is part of the huge ski area of the Jungfrau region with more than 100 km of ski slopes.
What to Expect at the Eiger Glacier
The ski area at the Eiger Glacier is very popular. From the Grindelwald Terminal, you can reach the ski and sledding slopes in just 15 minutes. The Eiger Glacier is part of the vast ski area of the Jungfrau Region 'Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen - Grindelwald/Wengen'.
The spectacular panorama featuring the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau is particularly impressive and can be experienced up close.
In the summer, you’ll find numerous hiking routes for alpine hiking at the Eiger Glacier. Some of these paths traverse dangerous and unmaintained terrain.
Facts About the Eiger Glacier
The Eiger Glacier starts at an elevation of 3,700 m a.s.l. on the western slope of the Eiger. It flows alongside the Little Eiger down to about 2,300 m a.s.l. at the Eiger Glacier station. It is approximately 2.5 km long, and its total area is about 1.5 km². The Eiger Glacier is also melting, losing about 10 to 20 meters of its length each year.
The smaller hanging glacier of the Eiger extends from 3,500 to 3,200 m a.s.l. between the Eiger and the Little Eiger. It nourishes the Eiger Glacier with ice and avalanches.
The Eiger Glacier is especially beautiful to see while hiking from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. In the afternoon sun, you can capture particularly striking pictures.
Getting to the Eiger Glacier by Cable Cars
To get to the Eiger Glacier, there are a cable car and a cogwheel train. The Eiger Express takes you in a gondola in just 15 minutes from the terminal in Grindelwald to the Eiger Glacier.
The Jungfrau Railway is an electric cogwheel train that operates between Kleine Scheidegg and Jungfraujoch. It stops at the Eiger Glacier station, allowing transfers to and from the Eiger Express.
The cable cars operate throughout the year. Every year, the Eiger Express undergoes maintenance in the second week of November.
Cable Cars to the Eiger Glacier
| Name | Type | Valley Station | Mountain Station | Elevation (m a.s.l.) from to | Length of Route (m) | Additional Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiger Express | 3S Cable Car | Grindelwald Terminal | Eigergletscher Station | 937 to 2328 | 6483 | |
| Jungfrau Railway | Cogwheel Train | Kleine Scheidegg | Jungfraujoch | 2061 to 3454 | 9300 | Eigergletscher Station, Rotstock Tunnel, Eigerwand Tunnel, Eismeer Tunnel |
| Eigernordwand | 6-Seater Chair Lift | Arvengarten | Eigergletscher | 1826 to 2320 | 1739 |
On your ride with the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher Station, you'll get up close to the north face of the Eiger.
The 6-seater chair lift at the Eigernordwand is equipped with orange covers for weather protection.
3S rail system of the Eiger Express
The 3S ropeway system is a very modern and climate-friendly rail system. As a tricable gondola lift, it virtually combines an aerial tramway with a gondola lift. In this way, large spans are overcome in a wind-stable manner without requiring a larger number of supports.
The Eiger Express has only seven supports over a length of 6483 meters. This also preserves the landscape as far as possible. Forest aisles are no longer required.
Tickets with Swiss Activities:
## Traveling with the Bernese Oberland Pass at the Eiger Glacier
If you’ve purchased the Bernese Oberland Pass, you can also visit the Eiger Glacier with it. You’ll have plenty of flexibility throughout the entire Bernese Oberland. The pass is valid for trains and boats as well as most mountain railways. With it, you can travel on public transport through the Bernese Oberland for 3 to 10 consecutive days.
Restaurants at the Eiger Glacier
At the Eiger glacier you will find two restaurants
Mountain restaurant Eigergletscher
The mountain restaurant is located at 2322 m above sea level right next to the Eigergletscher railroad station. The terrace offers you an unparalleled view of the Mönch and Jungfrau. Below you, you can see the break-off of the Eiger Glacier.
**The Restaurant Eigergletscher is open daily from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Here you get traditional Swiss cuisine. "Eigerspitzli" are chocolate pralines and just like the "Rahmschnitte" an in-house confectionery specialty.
Popular main dishes are for example:
- Rösti "Eigergletscher" with raclette cheese and smoked gnocchi salad
- Bärner Gschnätzlets of veal
- Three kinds of regional sausage (Cervelat, pork and veal sausage) with onion sauce, served with rösti and fried onion mustard
- Fotzelschnitte, served with apple slices and plum compote
- vegan grain meatloaf with cider sauce, mashed potatoes and savoy cabbage vegetables
Children are given a "robber's plate" to rob the best pieces from their parents' plates On special occasions there is an evening program in the restaurant with a 4-course menu, confectionery and music. In the restaurant is served.
Seats:
- 30 in the restaurant
- 70 on the outdoor terrace
Skibar carpenter's workshop
During the ski season from December to April, the Skibar Schreinerei opens directly in the ski area. The Skibar is located at the top station of the chairlift Eigernordwand
A large sun terrace in the middle of the snow offers a magnificent view of the ski slope and the mountain world.
Popular dishes of the Skibar are for example:
- Giant schnitzel with Bärner Frites
- Fondue Baguette
- Älplermagronen
- Ghackets and Hörnli
Activities at the Eiger Glacier
You can hike at the Eiger Glacier all year round. However, keep in mind that the alpine trails often have dangerous sections. You’ll need alpine experience and the right gear for that.
In winter, the Eiger Glacier is part of the Jungfrau ski area. Make sure to only hike on designated trails and never cross ski or toboggan slopes when snowshoeing.
The most popular activities at the Eiger Glacier include:
Hiking and glacier hiking Skiing and snowboarding Tobogganing
Offers from Swiss Activities:
Hiking and glacier walking on the Eiger Glacier
You can hike on the Eiger Glacier all year round. They are largely alpine hikes and glacier hikes. You need experience and good equipment
If you have no or little mountain and glacier experience, you should take a guided hike. Local mountain guides usually start these tours at the Eigergletscher station
A guided day hike for beginners is offered by Outdoor.ch. It starts at the Grindelwald Terminal with a ride on the Eiger Express to the Eiger Glacier station
- Length: 5 km
- Altitude gain: 350 hm ↑↓
- Duration: 4-5 hours
Other stages of the hike are:
- Wart with view of the Eiger north face
- Upper Salzegg
- Fallbodenseeli
- Loucherflue
- large moraine of the Eiger Glacier
- Eiger glacier station
The Eiger Trail is a well-known trail at the foot of the Eiger. From June to October, the hike is possible from the Eigergletscher station down to the Alpiglen railroad station. On the way at the foot of the impressive Eiger north face you have a uniquely beautiful view of the landscape. Besides the Lauberhorn, this includes Kleine Scheidegg and Grindelwald. Waterfalls and roaring torrents accompany you on the way down over wide scree fields and steep alpine pastures.
- Length: 6 km
- Altitude gain: 783 hm ↓
- Altitude gain: 80 hm ↑
- Duration: 2-3 hours
Skiing and snowboarding
The winter sports paradise of Grindelwald Wengen is part of the Jungfrau Region ski area. 155 kilometers of pistes invite you to have fun in the snow against the impressive mountain backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
The ski area ranges between 2300 and 940 meters above sea level and extends down to Grindelwald. At the Eiger glacier you can make tempting powder snow descents directly in front of the Eiger north face.
Tobogganing
The toboggan run starts right at the Eiger Express station. You simply walk through the building, hop on a sled, and off you go!
The toboggan run spans 13 km, taking you down to the valley and ending in Grindelwald. From there, it's best to hop back on the Eiger Express to head back up.
Offer on Swiss Activities:
- Toboggan ticket for EigerExpress Eiger Run from Grindelwald
