First – Grindelwald

Grindelwald, Bern

First – Grindelwald is a ski resort in Grindelwald, Bern, CH. It has 50 km of pistes, 21 lifts, elevation up to 1486 m. Slopes break down into 26 km beginner, 16 km intermediate, 7 km advanced.

A breathtaking view of Bergrestaurant First in the Swiss Alps with snowy landscapes and scenic beauty.

A breathtaking winter landscape featuring snow-covered mountains and trees in Austria.

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Winter scene featuring snow-covered trees and ski lift on a mountain.

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Slopes

50.5 km

Lifts

21

Elevation

1486–2294 m

808 m vertical

Country

CH

14,000 pers/h uphill Faces: S

Slopes by difficulty

easy 25.5 km

intermediate 15.7 km

advanced 4.3 km

expert 2.9 km

unknown 930 m

freeride 840 m

novice 260 m

Lifts by type

zip line · 5chair lift · 4t-bar · 4gondola · 3station · 3cable car · 1rope tow · 1

46.64589, 8.06420

Sources: osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

BRN Bern Airport 52 km · ~1h 17m
LUG Lugano Airport 97 km · ~2h 22m
ZRH Zürich Airport 98 km · ~2h 24m

Nearest cities

Thun (43,723) 36 km
Steffisburg (15,709) 36 km
Kriens (25,010) 46 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does First – Grindelwald have?

First – Grindelwald has 21 ski lifts — 5 zip line, 4 chair lift, 4 t-bar.

How many kilometres of slopes at First – Grindelwald?

First – Grindelwald has 50.5 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at First – Grindelwald?

The highest lift-served point at First – Grindelwald is around 1486 m.

Where is First – Grindelwald located?

First – Grindelwald is located in Grindelwald, Bern, CH.

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