🇨🇭 Grindelwald

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Type Major
Coordinates 46.624368, 8.0333
Timezone Europe/Zurich
Connections 778
UIC Code 8507380

About Grindelwald

Grindelwald station is a major mountain railway hub in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, served by the Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken Ost and connecting to the Jungfrau Railway network. It is the primary gateway for visitors heading to the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massif.

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Grindelwald is reached by BOB train from Interlaken Ost, taking about 35 minutes. The route splits at Zweilutschinen, with one branch going to Lauterbrunnen and the other to Grindelwald. SBB trains from Bern and Zurich connect at Interlaken Ost.
The new Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald Terminal takes just 15 minutes to reach the Eigergletscher station on the Jungfrau Railway. The traditional WAB cog railway to Kleine Scheidegg also departs from Grindelwald. The First gondola provides access to hiking trails and adventure activities.
Luggage lockers are available at Grindelwald station. The separate Grindelwald Terminal station for the Eiger Express also has storage facilities. Both stations have ticket offices and tourist information.
Grindelwald sits at the foot of the Eiger's famous North Face. The village offers world-class skiing in winter and hiking in summer. The First cliff walk, the Glacier Canyon, and the views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau are major draws. The Jungfraujoch is accessible via the Eiger Express.
The Eiger Express is a tricable gondola opened in 2020 that connects Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station in just 15 minutes, halving the travel time to the Jungfraujoch. Grindelwald Terminal is a modern station about 1 kilometre from the traditional village station.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27