Grindelwald Terminal - everything you need to know in 2025

9 Highlights at Grindelwald Terminal

Grindelwald Terminal is a very modern transport hub that connects two valley stations with the regional train station. The terminal was built in connection with the so-called V-project of Jungfrau Railways in the years 2018 to 2020

• The Grindelwald Terminal combines the valley stations of the cable cars Eiger Express and Gondelbahn Grindelwald Männlichen.
• Directly from the terminal you have half-hourly connections to the Bernese Oberland Railways (BOB) via the new Rothenegg station to Interlaken.
• 1000 parking spaces in the parking garage, which you can book online.
• From the terminal in Grindelwald you can reach the Eiger glacier and the Kleine Scheidegg ski area in just 15 minutes.
• At the Eiger Glacier you get connection to the Jungfrau Railway and reach the Jungfraujoch in only 45 min from the Grindelwald terminal.
• The cable car takes only 19 minutes from the terminal to the Männlichen mountain station. At Männlichen the view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau is particularly impressive.
• A bus terminal connects the Grindelwald terminal with the valley station to the Firstbahn.
• Rental boxes incl. heating for ski equipment or large backpacks make multi-day adventures from the Grindelwald terminal easier.
• A shopping center in the terminal offers clothing and equipment for rent. You can also buy souvenirs and typical Swiss products here.

Train Station and Parking Garage

The terminal provides short distances and quick connections from Grindelwald to the Eigergletscher, Jungfraujoch, and Männlichen. The Grindelwald Terminal is very well connected to the surrounding area by regional trains and buses.

The Grindelwald Terminal includes two valley stations for cable cars. The train station of the Berner Oberland-Bahnen (Rothenegg Station) is directly connected to the terminal, as is the parking garage. On Level 4 of the parking garage, you can also charge your electric car.

Parking Garage Prices at Grindelwald Terminal (CHF) 2025

Period	Price (CHF)
20 min	1.00
Daily rate 2 to 24 hrs	15.00
2 Days	45.00
3 Days	85.00
7 Days	245.00
14 Days	525.00
21 Days	805.00
31 Days	1205.00

Restaurants and Shopping at Grindelwald Terminal

For dining and drinking, you have several options at the terminal:

• Noodle Soup Bar
• Bistro
• E-Tron Energy Bar

In the Grindelwald terminal you will also find a shopping center that carries top international brands. There is also a sports store where you can rent clothing and equipment. Swiss quality products are also offered in the terminal. You will find the following stores in the terminal:

• Intersport
• Coop
• Lindt
• Dr. Portmann
• Kirchhofer

ski depots

Two ski depots at the Grindelwald Terminal contain more than 500 locker systems. They are heated, ventilated, and lit. The lock can be opened and closed as often as you like during the rental period.

One ski depot has space for:

• 2 pairs of skis including poles
• 2 helmets
• 2 pairs of ski boots
• 2 pairs of gloves

Prices for Depots at the Grindelwald Terminal (CHF) 2025

Depot type	Period	Price (CHF)	Features
Ski depot	9:00 AM to 7:00 PM next day	12.00	usable with data carriers as keys (ski pass, Swiss Pass, Ticketcorner Pass, Railway Card)
Ski depot	each additional following day	10.00

There are two ski depots at the terminal:

• Ski depot A open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Ski depot B open 24/7

If you need a ski depot for the entire winter season, you pay 299 CHF. With an existing Top4 Pass or a season pass from the Jungfrau Ski Region, you pay 199 CHF.

Platinum Club Grindelwald Terminal

If you are a member of the Platinum Club, you receive the following benefits during the membership year:

• free access to the VIP Lounge with free drinks & snacks
• use of the VIP gondola (Eiger Express)
• 1 VIP parking space in close proximity to the terminal
• Jungfrau Platinum Pass on all routes of the Jungfrau Railways (including Grindelwald-Männlichen and including the Jungfrau ski area)
• Free ski depot at Intersport Rent Network

Prices for the Platinum Club at Grindelwald Terminal

Persons	Price (CHF) per year
1 Adult	12'000
2 Adults	18'000
Children (6-15 years)	4'000

Arrival to Grindelwald Terminal

Grindelwald, as a traditional vacation region, is equipped with an excellent transport network. The Grindelwald Terminal is located just under 500 m northwest of the Grindelwald Grund train station at Grundstrasse 54. Buses run regularly to other train stations in Grindelwald and Grindelwald Grund.

Public transport

From Interlaken Ost you can reach the Grindelwald Terminal in only 30 min with the Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken-Ost station. The regional train R61 runs every 30 min to and from Grindelwald Terminal.

From Bern it takes about an hour with a change of trains in Interlaken Ost and, depending on the connection, in Spiez.

By car

The journey by car from Interlaken Ost also takes about half an hour The parking garage in Grindelwald Terminal offers 1000 parking spaces and is conveniently booked online. Entry and exit is via a QR code.

By car, you are also an hour away from Bern and take the same route as the train along Lake Thun. At Interlaken airport, turn off in the direction of Grindelwald.

Mountain Railways from Grindelwald Terminal

From Grindelwald Terminal, there are two aerial cable cars. The newest one is the Eiger Express, which reduces the travel time to Jungfraujoch by half compared to the original cogwheel train route. If you're looking for a more leisurely experience, you can still take the cogwheel train from Grindelwald Grund to Kleine Scheidegg. By the way, the price is the same no matter which route you choose. The mountain railways operate in Grindelwald year-round (except for the Pfingstegg cable car).

Aerial Cable Cars from Grindelwald Terminal

Name	Type	Valley Station	Mountain Station	Altitude (m above sea level) from to	Length of route (m)
Eiger Express	3S Cable Car	Grindelwald Terminal	Eigergletscher	937 to 2328	6483
Grindelwald Männlichen GGM	Gondola	Grindelwald Terminal	Männlichen (via Holenstein)	947 to 2229	6100

Mountain Railways from Grindelwald with Bus Shuttle to Grindelwald Terminal

Name	Type of Railway	Valley Station	Mountain Station	Altitude (m a.s.l.) from to	Length of Railway Line (m)
Wengernalpbahn	Funicular	Grindelwald	Kleine Scheidegg (via Grund, Brandegg, Alpiglen)	1034 to 2061	8640
Firstbahn	Funicular	Grindelwald	First (via Bort and Schreckfeld)	1065 to 2168	5225
Grindelwald Pfingstegg	Cable Car	Grindelwald Grund	Pfingstegg	1027 to 1387	1037

Tickets available at Swiss Activities:

• Ticket to Jungfraujoch
• Ticket EigerExpress
• Ticket to Männlichen from Grindelwald or Wengen

The prices of the Jungfrau railways between Grindelwald Terminal, Eigergletscher, and Jungfraujoch vary depending on the season. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Grindelwald Terminal Opening Hours

Grindelwald Terminal is open year-round.

Terminal Opening Hours

The terminal is open daily from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It will be closed in the second week of November (maintenance of the cable cars).

The shopping center Coop & Intersport will open during this week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

From the third week of November, the shopping center is generally open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The shops Dr. Portmann, Lindt, and Kirchhofer open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mountain Railways Opening Hours at Grindelwald Terminal

Train	approx. December 10 to end of January	last descent	end of January to approx. April 10	last descent
Eiger Express	from Grindelwald Terminal: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM	from Eigergletscher: 4:30 PM	from Grindelwald Terminal: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM	from Eigergletscher: 5:00 PM
Grindelwald Männlichen GGM	from Grindelwald Terminal: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM	from Männlichen: 4:30 PM	from Grindelwald Terminal: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM	from Männlichen: 5:00 PM

Activities at the Mountain Stations of the Grindelwald Terminal

Grindelwald is nestled within a breathtaking Alpine panorama. This paradise for outdoor activities gives you direct access to mountain biking trails and skiing slopes. You'll also find hiking and trail running paths.

The destinations of the Grindelwald Terminal offer you extraordinary outdoor experiences.

Activities at the Eiger Glacier

Even the spectacular ride in one of the brand-new Eiger Express cabins from Grindelwald is an unforgettable experience. At the Eiger Glacier, you can hike in the summer and ski or toboggan in the winter. From here, you can continue on the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch.

• Eiger Express Ticket
• Toboggan Ticket Eiger Express Eiger Run from Grindelwald

Activities at Jungfraujoch

You take the Jungfrau Railway through the Eiger North Face to reach the highest railway station in Europe at Jungfraujoch. At Jungfraujoch, you can access the Aletsch Glacier directly. You've reached 3,454 m above sea level on the "Roof of Europe." Here, the Ice Sea, the Ice Palace, the Alpine Sensation, the Jungfraujoch Plateau with views of the Aletsch Glacier, and many other attractions await you.

• Ticket to Jungfraujoch

Activities at Männlichen

At Männlichen, you have a range of hiking trails from easy to difficult. The panorama trail to Kleine Scheidegg is especially renowned for its stunning views. The cow playground with its 8.5 m tall cow is just as inviting, along with summer tobogganing or paragliding. In winter, you can ski and snowboard, go sledding, or enjoy snowshoe hiking here.

• Ticket to Männlichen from Grindelwald or Wengen
• Sled ticket for Männlichen from Grindelwald