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Jungfrau

At a glance

  • Chocolate-box villages
  • Traditional cog-railway
  • Ski legend

Great for

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Non skiers
  • Scenery

Ski Holidays in Jungfrau

Known as the birthplace of modern skiing, it’s no wonder tourists have been visiting this beautiful area for centuries – James Bond included. The original cog railway still runs today - from the top you’ll be greeted with unbeatable views of iconic mountains such as the jaw-dropping Eiger and Schilthorn.

  • Flight Time
  • 1.5 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva
  • Zurich
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German, French
  • Italian, Romansh
  • Currency
  • Swiss Franc
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Jungfrau Stats

Top Altitude
2971m
Bottom Altitude
945m
No. lifts
44
No. runs
76
Total Piste
213km
Cross country trails
27.5 km
Slope Orientation
N, S, E, W
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

It’s amazing that the Jungfrau region isn’t better known amongst Brits. With charming villages, a huge variety of ski terrain and breath-taking vistas at every turn it’s hardly surprising that those who’ve been here once return year upon year. Although the north face of the Eiger and the Jungfrau are some of the most iconic and familiar mountains in the world, many seem to forget that the area is famous not only for its mountaineering history, but also as one of the birthplaces of modern skiing.

The 3 main resorts, Mürren, Grindelwald and Wengen are linked by an impressive cog-railway system, which has been running for almost a century now. The cog-railway is one of the oldest ski lifts in Europe thanks to the British ski pioneers who begged the locals to keep the trains running in winter so they could use it for skiing. One of these pioneers was Arnold Lunn who set up the famous Kandahar club, responsible for organising the first official downhill ski race and ski World Cup. Today, visitors can try out the original Inferno run above Mürren or head to the newer Lauberhorn World Cup run for another challenge (by the end of your holiday you’ll be ready to compete!).

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Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

What's the ski area like in Jungfrau?

There are 3 main ski areas in the Jungfrau region, all connected by the cog-railway: The area above Grindelwald linked to First, the large Männlichen/Kleine Scheidegg area above Wengen, and the Schilthorn mountain above Mürren.

Newbies to the whole skiing malarkey will probably want to base themselves in Wengen where there are a couple of nursery areas and easy blues to progress on to. Begin at the Wengiboden nursery slope or the great Figeller children’s area where the Swiss Ski School run + more

Which ski resorts are in Jungfrau?

Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren, Interlaken.

Ski Area Facts

LocationSwitzerland, Alps.
Downhill213km
Lift PassSportpass Jungfrau: CHF 339 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

64km30%

Intermediate Skiing

106km50%

Advance & Expert Terrain

43km20%

Snowboarding Trails

213km100%

The mountain villages of Mürren and Wengen are peaceful and secluded so don’t expect huge 24 hour clubs, but that’s not to say there aren’t some fun venues for a night out on the town. The Balloon Bar in Mürren is a quirky novelty place for evening drinks as it’s actually set inside a hot-air balloon basket. There’s also the Inferno, named after the infamous Inferno run, which serves up a selection of fittingly themed flaming drinks. Over in Wengen you’ll find plenty of cosy ‘Stublis’ (pubs) for a glühwein or a beer, and you can dance the night away at the Blue Monkey. Grindelwald is set in the valley making it easily accessible for locals, and it’s a bigger town, so you’ll have an even wider choice of après here – don’t miss the Mescalero Club where you can order Mexican food until 10pm during high season. While you’re up on the slopes there are plenty of nice huts - you’ll probably notice the Tipi bar on Kleine Scheidegg which is good for a quick afternoon pit stop.

From gourmet dining to cheap and cheerful, you’ll find that the Swiss uphold their reputation for good quality and excellent service across the board. Bargain eats include the easy to miss Tham Kok Keong in Mürren, a Chinese fast food place on Dorfstrasse which serves tasty noodle dishes, and Onkel Tom's Hutte in Grindelwald which specializes in pizzas. If you like to treat yourself, Chez Meyer's Le Grand restaurant at the Hotel Regina in Wengen is a fabulous option – the French cuisine here has won plenty of awards.

The Jungfrau is a leading holiday destination in Switzerland, and alongside the skiing there are lots of fun activities to keep you entertained. The area lift pass includes a trip on the First Flyer (a giant zip wire up on the mountain) for dare devils out there. Then there are the quirky ‘Velogemel’ sledges which are unique to the region and sort of resemble scooters on skis. You can rent these at the train station in Grindelwald and then take them down ‘Big Pintenfritz’, the longest sledge run in the world on the Faulhorn mountain.

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Best Time to Visit Jungfrau

The Jungfrau ski area isn’t the highest in Switzerland so there isn’t the summer skiing that you get at some resorts like Zermatt, but you can ski quite late into the season here, usually into April. The first snow starts to fall in December, or occasionally in November, and by Christmas there’s usually plenty of the white stuff for some yuletide skiing.

Thankfully those clever people responsible for maintaining the area are on the ball, and have been busy upgrading the resort’s facilities + more

What's Jungfrau like at Christmas?

Escape from it all and spend this Christmas in the Jungfrau Ski Region - just jump on the cog-railway and ride it up to one of the region’s sweet little mountain villages such as Wengen or Mürren, or stay down in the valley in Grindelwald. The locals love to celebrate this time of year too with torch-lit processions and glühwein parties.

What's Jungfrau like in the New Year?

What better way to celebrate this festive time of year than by spending New Years in the Jungfrau Ski Region, where you can spend days on the well-groomed pistes or seeking out the best powder, and evenings enjoying a fondue and a glass of local wine. Don’t miss the many parties and firework displays around the region too.

What's Jungfrau like in Half-Term?

With great nursery slopes, children’s parks and family-friendly hotels, February Half Term in the Jungfrau Ski Region is an excellent choice for those travelling with children. Adults too will be charmed by the romantic villages, the fun activities on offer and the fantastic skiing.

What's Jungfrau like at Easter?

Ski like James Bond this Easter in the Jungfrau Ski Region and race down the Schilthorn on the exciting Inferno run. For those less daring there are plenty of gentle blue runs and easy beginner slopes, as well as lots of other fun activities such as sledging, snow shoeing and the giant First Flieger zip wire to keep you busy.

Ski Accommodation in Jungfrau

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Many of the resorts in the Jungfrau area are famous for being family friendly, and with good reason. There’s a wide selection of hotels with excellent facilities especially for children, these include playrooms, children’s menus, a baby-sitting service, swimming pools… the list goes on. Why not take a look at the Hotel Eiger in Mürren which is close the ski lifts and town centre making it a very convenient choice, or you could stay at the Grand Hotel Regina in Grindelwald. To find out more about which hotels are best suited to your family, read more on each individual accommodation page or, better still, give one of our team a call and we can advise you on prices and availability as well.

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There are plenty of great hotels and some quality apartments in the Jungfrau area for your group to stay at this winter. Choose from budget options such as the Eiger Apartments in Grindelwald, or treat yourselves (that’s what holidays are for after all!) and book into one of our luxury hotels, you’ll be surprised just how affordable these can be – for example the Hotel Beausite Park and Jungfrau Spa in Wengen, which is just 5 minutes’ walk from the village centre, or the Grand Hotel Regina in Grindelwald which is one of our personal favourites.

For groups it really depends what kind of holiday you’re looking for whether you decide to stay in an apartment or a hotel. Generally hotels are

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